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Researcher publishes parliamentary report on the rise of fake news
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/researcher-publishes-parliamentary-report-on-the-rise-of-fake-news
Katie Raymer, who is studying for a PhD in our Department of Physics and Astronomy, has co-authored a report as part of her STFC internship with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology examining how people access news and information and the rise of fake news.
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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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Get to know your brain at Neuroscience events for Brain Awareness Day
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/neuroscience-research-demonstrated-for-brain-awareness-day-1
The University will be hosting two events for Brain Awareness Day on Wednesday 15 March. GCSE and A-Level students are invited to attend an afternoon of activities which will explain a range of brain research between 12.30-3.30pm followed by an evening event for all from 6pm.
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Role specification
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/court/chancellor/specification
Term of office To be determined by Court on appointment, but normally a maximum period of five years. Remuneration This is an honorary position with travel and subsistence expenses paid. Role purpose The Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the University.
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Trauma training testimonials privacy notice
https://le.ac.uk/policies/privacy/students/trauma-training-testimonials
Information you need to know The Sanctuary Seekers’ Unit is part of the University of Leicester. The University of Leicester is the Data Controller for the information collected during this project.
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Leicester diabetes researcher’s success honoured at international conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/kamlesh
A professor from the University of Leicester has received a prestigious award in recognition of his in-depth research in diabetes.
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New project to collect evidence of modern slavery among adult websites
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/modern-slavery-adult-websites
Adult service websites and their users have a key role to play in preventing modern slavery, according to a leading criminologist from the University of Leicester.
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University of Leicester-led programme to help police officers approaching retirement wins award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/november/police
Psychologists from the University of Leicester have won a national award for their innovative work supporting senior police leaders’ well-being.
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New robot to detect Parkinson’s disease could be used on humans in the next 5 years
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/june/parkinsons-robot
Parkinson’s disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in part of the brain called the substantia nigra. As a result, dopamine – a chemical that helps to regulate movement of the body – drops.
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University recognised for its commitment to advancing race equality
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/august/race-equality-charter
The University of Leicester has been recognised for its commitment to advancing race equality.