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Research finds no association between weekend staffing levels and patient mortality
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/research-finds-no-association-between-the-2018weekend-effect2019-and-patient-mortality
New research involving researchers from our University has found no association between weekend senior doctor staffing levels and mortality, questioning whether increasing senior doctor weekend working would impact mortality rates.
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Scientists and engineers complete testing for space technology for the next decade
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/scientists-and-engineers-complete-testing-for-space-technology-for-the-next-decade
A UK team - including scientists from the University – has returned from a series of rigorous tests carried out on instrumentation for the premier space observatory of the next decade.
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Disparity in cultural sector funding deprives regional museums libraries and heritage sites
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/disparity-in-cultural-sector-funding-deprives-regional-museums-libraries-and-heritage-sites
An academic from the School of Museum Studies has suggested that disparities in funding for the cultural sector at a regional level results in cultural institutions and programmes in many areas of the UK being deprived of vital resources.
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Students Union helps students through exam period with some Leicesterlove
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/students2019-union-help-students-through-exam-period-with-some-leicesterlove
Exam times are always stressful, so to help students through, the Students’ Union has once again been playing fairy godmother and granting wishes with a bit of #LeicesterLove.
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Leicester’s sustainability praised in new guide
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/may/10-sustainability-guide-living-labs
The University of Leicester's Living Labs approach has been showcased as an example of good practice in a guide from the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) and the National Union of Students.
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University of Leicester signs agreement with Shanghai Polytechnic University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/university-of-leicester-shanghai-polytechnic-university-partnership
The University of Leicester has strengthened its ties with Shanghai Polytechnic University following a visit to the United Kingdom.
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University of Leicester writer, Dr Jonathan Taylor wins Arnold Bennett Book Prize for Scablands and Other Stories
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/jonathan-taylor-scablands-arnold-bennett
A collection of short stories written by the University of Leicester’s Dr Jonathan Taylor has won the Arnold Bennet Book Prize.
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Wonders of space inspire students at special camp
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/wonders-space-inspire-students-camp
Five-day camp at SaxaVord Spaceport supported by Space Park Leicester
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Fees, funding and scholarships
https://le.ac.uk/study/distance-learners/fees-funding-scholarships
Information on fees, funding and scholarships for distance learning students at Leicester.
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Erase the Grey
https://le.ac.uk/study/wellbeing/erase-the-grey
Leicester Students’ Union Support Leicester Students’ Union Support leicester students union logo 50 University: Wellbeing Support for Students University: Wellbeing Support for Students Red heart on a yellow background Our online disclosure tool lets you tell us about any...