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• Leicester astronomers observe star reborn in a flash

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/leicester-astronomers-observe-star-reborn-in-a-flash

  An international team of astronomers using Hubble and led by our University has been able to study stellar evolution in real time. Over a period of 30 years dramatic increases in the temperature of the star SAO 244567 have been observed.

• Tuberculosis

  https://le.ac.uk/lung-health/research/tuberculosis

  Specialists Barer Carr Garton Haldar Mukamolova O’Hare Woltmann Leicester has a large number of tuberculosis patients and so both the diagnosis, management and pathogenesis of TB are important priorities for the theme.

• Wellbeing and careers resources

  https://le.ac.uk/black-history-month/resources

  Black student swimming course Being able to swim is a potentially life-saving skill that everyone should have access to be able to learn. However, in the UK, 95% of Black adults don't swim for a variety a reasons, most notably due to ability and confidence.

• Queer Heritage and Collections Network awarded Arts Council England and National Lottery Project Funding

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/queer-heritage

  Read more about the Research Centre for Museums and Galleries' latest project on queer heritage

• Human Resources

  https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/professional-services/hr

  We are Human Resources. We provide advice, support and guidance for University staff on all aspects of employment.

• Seminar archive

  https://le.ac.uk/miv/seminar-series

  Find out more about the upcoming seminars held by m:iv Leicester.

• Global study reveals major gaps in diabetes care targets

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/diabetes-care-targets-khunti-leicester

  A global study involving academics from the University of Leicester has found that only 12 per cent of individuals with the condition are achieving all three targets simultaneously, despite significant advances in therapies and updated clinical guidelines.

• Fellowship

  https://le.ac.uk/enterprise/global-partnerships/aiou/fellowship

  The University of Leicester’s International Professional Development Unit has welcomed many visiting postdoctoral fellows from a range of countries, including China, Saudi Arabia, and Kazakhstan.

• Leicester pays tribute to David Attenborough on his 90th birthday

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/leicester-pays-tribute-to-david-attenborough-on-his-90th-birthday

  The University is sending Sir David Attenborough a special birthday message on the eve of his milestone 90th birthday on Sunday 8 May.

• New DNA origami technique promises breakthroughs in medicine

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/dna-origami

  Scientists have developed an innovative method to customise and strengthen DNA origami structures, which could lead to advances in medicine, biotechnology, and beyond