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Study suggests hippocampal neuron responses are associated with memory distinctions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/study-suggests-hippocampal-neuron-responses-are-associated-with-memory-distinctions
The hippocampus is a small region of the brain that forms part of the limbic system and is primarily associated with memory and spatial navigation.
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Richard III experts discuss how the project illustrates university research is changing for the better
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/richard-iii-research-team-discuss-how-the-project-illustrates-how-university-research-is-changing
Experts on Richard III have provided a series of insightful opinion pieces about the last Plantagenet king where they discuss their research, contemplate how University research is changing and address concerns that the remains may not be those of Richard III.
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University remembers fallen soldier who played a part in its founding
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/university-remembers-fallen-soldier-who-played-a-part-in-its-founding
The story of a brave Leicester officer during the First World War is being retold by our University on the anniversary of his death on 15 October.
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Genetics study to improve prediction of heart disease recruits 20000th participant
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/genetics-study-to-improve-prediction-of-heart-disease-recruits-20-000th-participant
A team of researchers from our University and NIHR Leicester Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Unit (LCBRU) in conjunction with colleagues from Primary Care and Leicester and Leicestershire CCGs have recruited their 20,000th participant to a landmark genetics study.
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International team put single molecules in super-fridge
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/international-team-put-single-molecules-in-super-fridge
An international team of researchers led by our University has for the first time observed how a single two-atom-large molecule rotates in the coldest liquid known in nature.
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How to apply
https://le.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply
Information on how to apply to our courses, including details of qualifications, deadlines, language skills and visas.
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£1.3 million grant for global atmosphere research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/october/10-troposphere-erc-grant
Dr Eloise Marais from our School of Physics and Astronomy has secured a European Research Council (ERC) grant of more than £1 million to advance her crucial research into the global upper troposphere.
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Silverstone hopes for University of Leicester racing team
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/formula-student
A group of students at the University of Leicester are hoping to break new ground by building a formula racing car that can compete at Silverstone. The University of Leicester Racing is set to compete in Formula Student 2023, which takes place at the legendary racing ground.
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Expert opinions cover the General Election and the DUP tower blocks and media engagement plans
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/expert-opinions-cover-the-general-election-and-tower-blocks
Dr Simona Guerra from the School of History, Politics and International Relations recently wrote an article for La Razón discussing the recent snap election called by Theresa May.
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Academics contribute to Global Informality Project
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/academics-contribute-to-global-informality-project
Researchers from our School of History, Politics and International Relations have contributed to the Global Informality Project, led by Professor Alena V.