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Using DNA fingerprinting to catch a killer
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/using-dna-fingerprinting-to-catch-a-killer
This summer marks 30 years since DNA fingerprinting - discovered by Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys right here in the University's Department of Genetics in 1984 - was first used in a criminal investigation.
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PhD student wins prestigious photography competition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/22-louise-corscadden-infectious-diseases-hub
Bacteria|University of Leicester student Louise Corscadden wins prestigious photography prize. PhD student Louise Corscadden from the University’s Department of Genetics and Genome Biology has been named winner of the 2018–2019 Infectious Images Photography Competition.
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Vaccines for school and colleges
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/microbial-sciences/vaccines/school-and-colleges
We use vaccines to build up immunity to dangerous, disease-causing pathogens. Learn more about vaccines on The University of Leicester website.
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Digital records
https://le.ac.uk/library/special-collections/enhance/digital-records
The page provides information and guidance on managing digital files and submitting them for permanent preservation in the University Archives.
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University shines a light on careers in the mental health sector
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/medicine-calling-foundation-courses
A Leicester scheme encouraging young people to consider a career in the mental health sector is celebrating its achievements this weekend
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Create a textbox
https://le.ac.uk/training-guides/components/create-textbox
Learn how to create a textbox component in Sitecore.
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How can I manage difficult discussions in group work?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/lli/2019/12/16/how-can-i-manage-difficult-discussions-in-group-work/
Posted by apatel in Leicester Learning Institute: Enhancing learning and teaching on December 16, 2019 Created by Tracy Dix and Alex Patel Conflict, disagreement, discussion, arguing by John Hain (2014) at https://pixabay.
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Almost half of NHS workers surveyed have left their role or are considering it
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/august/nhs-attrition
A significant number of healthcare workers have either left their job or considered changing it because they feel undervalued or have experienced discrimination according to a new study led by the University of Leicester in collaboration with University College London (UCL).
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Leicester researchers shed new light on extragalactic event
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/researchers-shed-light-extragalactic-event
University of Leicester scientists discover that a Fast X-ray Transient (FXT) called EP250108a is the result of a massive star exploding.
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Colourful craters and insights into Mercury’s mysterious surface showcased by Leicester scientists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/18-bepicolombo-mission-at-new-scientist
University of Leicester researchers involved in upcoming BepiColombo mission to Mercury will be presenting at New Scientist Live 2018.