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Ig Nobel Prize-winning geologist on why rocks speak in tongues
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/september/ig-nobel-zalasiewicz
Professor Jan Zalasiewicz, Emeritus Professor in the School of Geography, Geology and the Environment, explains the research that won him an Ig Nobel Prize in 2023.
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Leicestershire girls challenged to uncover the story behind Richard III
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/leicestershire-girls-challenged-to-uncover-the-story-behind-richard-iii
Thousands of girls from across Leicestershire are being challenged to find out more about King Richard III as part of an innovative new badge from Girlguiding Leicestershire.
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New research suggests a simple blood test could improve the early detection of lung cancer
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/12-research-blood-test-detect-lung-cancer-mrc
A patient having a blood test|University of Leicester researchers hope earlier diagnosis could improve prognosis New research led by scientists at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Toxicology Unit and University of Leicester suggests that, by analysing levels of...
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Ignite abstracts
https://le.ac.uk/cls/cls-equality/edi-in-practice/conferences-and-meetings/medical-schools-uk-edi-meeting/ignite-abstracts
We are pleased to present the following Ignite-style presentations, sharing good EDI practices.
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University of Law and University of Leicester partnership will expand access to professional legal training
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/university-law-university-leicester-partnership-expand-legal-training
The University of Law (ULaw) and the University of Leicester are delighted to announce an exclusive strategic partnership that will bring sector-leading postgraduate legal training onto Leicester’s campus.
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Senate regulation 6: Regulations governing taught postgraduate programmes of study: Progression (6.21-6.30)
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/senate-regulations/senate-regulation-6/sr6-previous-version/sr6-previous-part-2
This version of Senate Regulation 6 applies to students who started their course before 1 August 2025. If you started your course on or after 1 August 2025, please refer to the current version of Senate Regulation 6. Re-assessment 6.21 Where a student fails to achieve the 50.
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Leicester maths graduates awarded fellowships with National Institute for Health and Care Research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/august/rahma-mahfuza-nihr
Two University of Leicester graduates have been awarded fellowships with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Rahma Said and Mahfuza Anisa both studied BSc Mathematics and graduated at De Montfort Hall last month.
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University of Leicester to mark World Diabetes Day
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/university-of-leicester-to-mark-world-diabetes-day
People are being invited to learn more about Type 2 diabetes from University experts at a specialist centre in Leicester to mark an international awareness campaign.
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Further information about University of Sanctuary
https://le.ac.uk/engagement/case-studies/uni-of-sanctuary/further-info
This University has a wonderful reputation for humanity, for culture, for generosity as do the citizens of this ancient noble city.
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Leicester scientists join new mission to observe carbon dioxide levels
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/leicester-scientists-join-new-mission-to-observe-carbon-dioxide-levels
Scientists from the University of Leicester and the National Centre for Earth Observation, which is led by Leicester's Professor John Remedios, are to join the science team for MicroCarb supporting the definition of the mission and the development of the data...