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Richard III Geneticist leads DNA search to identify the man who shaped early America
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/richard-iii-geneticist-leads-dna-search-to-identify-the-man-who-shaped-early-america
The University of Leicester geneticist who led the DNA identification of the ‘The King under the car park’ –Richard III – has been called upon to help identify the headless remains believed to be those of a man ‘who shaped early America’.
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Sixty years of Genetics in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/december/genetics-anniversary
The Department of Genetics at the University of Leicester has a storied and illustrious history, marked by groundbreaking discoveries, pioneering research, and an enduring legacy in the field of genetic science
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University of Leicester researcher joins global push to prevent type 1 diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/diabetes-funding
Professor Claire Meek at the University of Leicester is leading a project that's receiving part of £1.5 million to help prevent type 1 diabetes.
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NASA science head tours Space Park Leicester, says ‘inspiring the hearts and minds of the next generation of STEM students is paramount’
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/nicola-fox-space-park
Space Park Leicester hosts Dr Nicola Fox, Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate following visits strengthening links between the two organisations
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Leicestershire’s universities invite residents to apply for community-focused research projects
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/leicestershire-universities-residents-skills-experiences-community-focused-research-projects
Innovative local thinkers are being invited to apply for paid, full-time research projects tackling key issues like fuel poverty, retrofitting homes, health inequalities and flooding.
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Mechanics of Materials (MoM)
https://le.ac.uk/engineering/research/mechanics-of-materials
Explore Mechanics of Materials research inside the Engineering department at the University of Leicester.
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Reflecting on Transformation
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/ult/2016/12/16/reflecting-on-transformation/
Menu Close University Leadership Team Home Reflecting on Transformation Reflecting on Transformation Posted by on December 16, 2016 As we reach the end of the calendar year it is normal to reflect and to look forward.
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Behind the Scenes at the 21st Century Museum
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/museumstudies/2015/03/09/behind-the-scenes-at-the-21st-century-museum/
Posted by Robin Clarke in School of Museum Studies Blog on March 9, 2015 The Museum of Liverpool © Ben Kirkpatrick You can now sign up for our MOOC (Massive Open Online Course): Behind the Scenes at the 21 st Century Museum , which will run for 6 weeks from 1 st June 2015.
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Accommodation
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/accommodation
Our undergraduate accommodation is guaranteed for first year students if you apply before 1 September in the year that you start your degree.
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Adjusting to life in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/law/study/undergraduate/offer-holder-info/adjusting-to-life-in-leicester
Starting your law degree is an exciting time but coming to university can be a big step and it may take a little while for you to adjust.