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Cutting corners results in rare genetic diseases being undiagnosed, say scientists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/genetic-diseases
Inaccurate naming of genetic diseases is resulting in some rare genetic diseases needlessly being undiagnosed, scientists from the University of Leicester warn
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Josh creates Mission Bake showstopper to mark the 55th anniversary of moon landing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/apollo
In a spectacular fusion of culinary art and space exploration, Great British Bake Off star Josh Smalley has teamed up with the National Space Centre in Leicester to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing.
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Leicester expert leads ground breaking invention on battery recycling
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/june/battery-recycling
The research has been published in Green Chemistry and the research team led by Professor Abbott have applied for a patent for the technique.
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Long-time LGBTQ+ rights activist awarded Honorary Degree
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/tom-robinson
A singer-songwriter and broadcaster famous for his long-time political activism has been awarded an Honorary Degree by the University of Leicester at a ceremony today (Friday 21 January).
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Previous projects
https://le.ac.uk/library/get-involved/library-champions/previous-projects
Library champions projects from previous years, where you've made a difference.
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Leicester chemist conjures up spooktacular science of baking masterclass at New Scientist Live
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/leicester-chemist-science-baking-masterclass-new-scientist-live
University of Leicester culinary chemist Dr Josh Smalley wowed the crowds with his Halloween-themed baking spells – and some vomiting pumpkins – at New Scientist Live.
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“We are here to listen, learn and serve” – Dr Vijay Sharma on building a truly civic university
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/vijay-blog
At the heart of the University of Leicester’s civic mission is Dr Vijay Sharma, our Pro-Chancellor for Community Engagement – a role that’s as visionary as it is vital.
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Letter of the Law and Spirit of the Law
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/pgrcareers/2018/03/07/letter-of-the-law-and-spirit-of-the-law/
Posted by Martin Coffey in Postgraduate Researcher Careers on March 7, 2018 So this week we learned that a UK parliamentary body had suggested that some members of a cycling team did not break the sporting laws in terms of taking drugs but they had “crossed an ethical line”.
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Is it really Social Media?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/pgrcareers/2018/10/12/is-it-really-social-media/
Posted by Martin Coffey in Postgraduate Researcher Careers on October 12, 2018 One day this week I sat in a coffee shop with a friend. Two men of a certain age, we discussed the phenomena of social media with wonder.
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Internet privacy and freedom of expression
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2012/11/23/internet-privacy-and-freedom-of-expression/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on November 23, 2012 http://www.unesco.