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University shortlisted in Royal College of Midwives awards for excellence
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/may/rcm-awards
The University of Leicester has been shortlisted in three categories for the prestigious Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Awards 2023
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Sofa generation causing epidemic of Type 2 diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/sofa-generation-causing-epidemic-of-type-2-diabetes-researchers-suggest
The nation’s lack of physical activity is leading to a new “sofa generation” at risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to Professor Melanie Davies (pictured), an internationally renowned expert in Type 2 diabetes and Co-Director of the Leicester Diabetes Centre.
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Alec Woodall: PhD reflections
https://le.ac.uk/museum-studies/study/graduate-profiles/alex-woodall
It was with some trepidation but also much excitement that I embarked upon my PhD journey in the School of Museum Studies four years ago (having done Art Gallery Studies in 2004-5 after being a secondary school teacher).
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Academics contribute to major project celebrating 80 years of British TV
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/academics-contribute-to-major-project-celebrating-80-years-of-british-tv
Professor Helen Wood and Dr Jilly Boyce Kay from the School of Media, Communication and Sociology have contributed to BBC History’s new archive to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the launch of the first British television service by the BBC.
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Postgraduate programmes
https://le.ac.uk/history/study/postgraduate
History at the University of Leicester has a thriving postgraduate community. We offer a variety of degrees, which reflect the expertise of our staff allowing us to offer a diverse teaching programme and support a large and vibrant research culture.
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Botanic Garden Festival a roaring success
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/botanic-garden
The University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden Festival was a resounding success, drawing in crowds of all ages to enjoy a fun-filled day of community spirit.
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Lorna Unwin
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/lorna-unwin
We have learned, with sadness, of the recent passing of Professor Lorna Unwin, who was Director of the Centre for Labour Market Studies in the 2000s.
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Prestigious award for mathematician exploring climate by numbers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/valerio-lucarini-award
University of Leicester’s Professor Valerio Lucarini has been awarded this year’s Keilis-Borok Medal, recognising outstanding contributions in mathematical geophysics
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Scientists observe galaxy ‘stealing material’ to feed black hole
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/16-interactions-galaxies
An image of the 20-arcsec square region around W2246 An image of the 20-arcsec square region around W2246 - about 1/100 of the diameter of the full moon. The black contour lines show the ALMA data, while the orange greyscale shows the Hubble Space Telescope image.
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Astrophotography Competition Time – AstRoSoc Calendar
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/02/26/astrophotography-competition-time-astrosoc-calendar/
AstroSoc Competition