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History of English at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/english/about/history
English is long established and has been taught at the University of Leicester for over 75 years. Learn about our distinguished history and heads of department.
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Space Park Leicester to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Beagle 2 Mars Lander: lost and found
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/november/beagle-2-lecture
Professor Mark Sims will give a lecture to mark the 20th anniversary of the landing of the Beagle 2 Mars Lander, held at Space Park Leicester on 8 December
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Academy recognises Leicester academic’s healthcare expertise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/natalie-armstrong
A prominent healthcare academic at the University of Leicester has been recognised as an expert in her field by the Academy of Social Sciences.
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Ground-breaking scientific body appoints Leicester professor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/august/bridges-stfc-board
Professor of Planetary Science John Bridges has been appointed to the Science Board of the Science Technology Funding Council (STFC), which supports research in astronomy, physics and space science.
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General resources
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/genetics-and-ethics-and-law/general-resources
We've supplied links to helpful resources for research and revision for students who are in higher education.
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Mary Attenborough (1896-1961)
https://le.ac.uk/about/campus-development/freemens/freemens-building-names/mary-attenborough
Mary Attenborough was the wife of Frederick Attenborough, Principal of University College Leicester between 1932– 1951 and mother to their three sons: Richard, David and John.
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Research team receives 65 million for EURO SHOCK heart attack study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/research-team-receives-20ac6-5-million-for-euro-shock-heart-attack-study
A team of researchers at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, UK - a partnership between Leicester’s Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University - has been awarded €6.5 million from the Horizon 2020 European Commission fund.
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Leicester among top five most affordable university cities in Britain
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/leicester-among-top-five-most-affordable-universities-in-britain
The University of Leicester has been identified as one of the most affordable places to be a student - ranking in the top five in the country. Leicester and Lincoln are identified as the top places in the Midlands – Leicester is ranked fifth in the new table from Marbles.com.
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Research reveals air pollution can alter the effectiveness of antibiotics and increases the potential of disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/study-reveals-air-pollution-can-alter-the-effectiveness-of-antibiotics-and-increases-the-potential-of-disease
Researchers from the University have for the first time discovered that bacteria that cause respiratory infections are directly affected by air pollution - increasing the potential for infection and changing the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment.
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New blood cancer study announces outstanding results
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/outstanding-results-announce-from-new-blood-cancer-study
Scientists have described new results of a blood cancer study as ‘outstanding’ in tackling previously untreatable forms of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL).