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Raptorman is conservation hero
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/international-accolade-for-graduate-whose-mission-is-to-save-vultures
A Leicester graduate has been honoured by HRH Princess Royal for his conservation work to save vultures. Dr Munir Virani gained a Master’s degree in 1994 and a PhD in 2000, then under the supervision of Professor Emeritus David Harper.
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Could LCFCs sporting success help kick racism into touch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/could-lcfcs-sporting-success-help-kick-racism-into-touch
Leicester City Football Club’s phenomenal success becoming English Premier League Champions in one of Britain’s most diverse cities has ‘touched the lives’ of people from all walks of life – and could have a positive impact on tackling racism.
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Funding boost for sports at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/25-funding-boost-for-sports-at-leicester
Sports funding womens lacrosse|Funding boost for sports at Leicester The University of Leicester has been granted around £17,000 to support new sporting initiatives.
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Leicester ranked 37th in the world in THE University Impact Rankings 2019
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/april/03-the-university-impact-rankings-2019
The University of Leicester is delighted to announce that we have been ranked 37th in the inaugural international Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings out of well over 500 institutions from 75 countries worldwide.
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Two Leicester professors join prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/may/08-academy-medical-sciences-fellows
The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected Leicester’s Professor Chris Brightling and Professor Rodrigo Quian Quiroga to their esteemed Fellowship, as announced today, Wednesday 8 May.
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Civil rights expert to deliver annual American Studies lecture
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/october/14-american-studies-lecture
An expert on the history of the Black Power movement will deliver a free public lecture at the University of Leicester on Monday 21 October.
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King’s Birthday Honour recognises researcher’s dedication to saving peatlands
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/kings-birthday-honour-recognises-researchers-dedication-saving-peatlands
A University of Leicester geographer who has dedicated her career to preserving the world’s peatlands has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Leicester researchers provide expertise to world-leading Alzheimer’s prevention study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/26-world-leading-alzheimers-study
Study aims to improve the understanding of the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
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Leicester expert provides research to House of Commons on homophobia in sport
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-expert-provides-research-to-house-of-commons-on-homophobia-in-sport
A University expert from the Department of Media, Communications and Sociology has given evidence to a House of Commons Select Committee as part of efforts to address homophobia in sport.
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Study of freelance workers examines link between hours worked and their well-being
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/study-of-freelance-workers-examines-link-between-hours-worked-and-their-well-being
A new study of freelance workers has discovered key factors that affect their well-being – either making them happier or increasing anxiety and risking depression.