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Experimental Economics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ec3088
Module code: EC3088 All scientific disciplines require systematic and rigorous experiments in order to make observations about the world around us and economics is no different.
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Making Mental Health services a right not a privilege
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/making-mental-health-services-a-right-not-a-privilege
A conference held at our University will see academics from around the world coming together to examine how mental health training can be globalised in the most effective way.
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Pyramid of Geezers how to assemble a perfect human pyramid
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/pyramid-of-geezers
Physics students have calculated the formula for a perfect human pyramid – and have found that the best suited candidates to achieve maximum height are groups of men, women and children.
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University's big band to stage charity gala in aid of Parkinson’s UK
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/swing-shuffle-big-band-charity-gala-parkinsons
The University of Leicester is proud to support Swing and Shuffle – a student-led charity event that promises a night of immersive music and community spirit while raising vital funds for Parkinson’s UK.
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Student accolades
https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/wellcome-trust-dtp/accolades
Find out more about some of our students’ achievements. Lorna Wheaton Lorna won First Place Poster Prize at the Royal Statistical Society conference in September 2023 and published her first paper in February 2024.
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Initiatives
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit/initiatives
Learn more about our initiatives, including Bright Path Futures, Ukraine support, Trauma-informed pedagogy and RefugEAP.
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Celebrating 40 years of DNA fingerprinting
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/dna-fingerprinting
Today (10 September) marks the 40th anniversary of a ground-breaking discovery that transformed the way criminal investigations were carried out: DNA fingerprinting.
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History of Prisons in Guyana
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/research-stories/history-of-prisons-in-guyana
History of prisons in Guyana including details of a virtual reality tour.
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Physics and Astronomy Blog: Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/page/11/
Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in the School of Physics and Astronomy.
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Archaeological excavations at Bradgate Park uncover the home of Lady Jane Grey
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/june/25-archaeological-excavations-bradgate-park-fieldschool-lady-jane-grey
Archaeologists from the University of Leicester have returned to Bradgate Park for their fifth season of excavations. Aiming to uncover the hidden history of this popular attraction, the Bradgate Park Fieldschool is a five-year programme of research (2015-2019).