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Santander scholar on path to career in STEM
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/march/stemships
An engineer at the University of Leicester has become one of the first beneficiaries of a scheme designed to enhance opportunities for women in STEM.
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Our reports
https://le.ac.uk/hate-studies/research/the-leicester-hate-crime-project/our-reports
Browse the eight various reports on the Leicester Hate Crime Project produced by the Centre for Hate Studies. These reports include an executive summary, findings, conclusions and a series of themed briefing papers.
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Academic Clinical Fellowships
https://le.ac.uk/clinical-academic-training/acf
An Academic Clinical Fellowship is a post lasting 3 years, during which 25% of your time will be spent on academic work.
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Leicester maintains Complete University Guide ranking
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/leicester-maintains-complete-university-guide-ranking
The University of Leicester has maintained its position in the top 35 of the Complete University Guide 2027.
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150-million-year post-mortem reveals baby pterosaurs perished in a violent storm
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/150-million-year-post-mortem-baby-pterosaurs-storm
University of Leicester scientists have identified two extraordinary new fossils - tiny prehistoric flying reptiles, pterosaurs, with broken wings
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Uncovering the “hidden curriculum” that drains medical students’ empathy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/april/research-empathy
A “hidden curriculum” in medical school is responsible for reducing the empathy of students, finds research led by the University of Leicester.
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University of Leicester outlines next steps in Strategic Review
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/university-leicester-next-steps-strategic-review
The University of Leicester has launched a formal consultation on proposals aimed at strengthening its financial sustainability and future success.
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Past research topics
https://le.ac.uk/law/study/research-degrees/past-research
Browse a list of former Leicester Law School PhD students and find out more about the research they undertook whilst at the School.
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Biological Sciences (Zoology) BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/biological-sciences-zoology-bsc/2026
Zoology covers the behaviour, ecology and evolution of everything within the animal kingdom. Alongside the fundamental theories of zoology, you’ll also gain hands-on lab and fieldwork experience. This degree includes the option to change your specialism in your second year.
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Biological Sciences (Microbiology) BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/biological-sciences-microbiology-bsc/2026
Microorganisms. They might be small, but they tell us more about life on Earth than almost any other living things. You’ll learn how they’re both helpful and harmful, as well as the evolving role of microbiology in biotechnology, health and disease.