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• New resources developed to improve educational support for children born preterm

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/may/22-preterm-children-educational-learning-resource

  New e-learning resource informs teachers how to support the learning and development of their pupils who were born preterm.

• Hunt for Universe’s most extreme explosions receives funding

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/gamma-ray-burst-leverhulme

  Scientists at the University of Leicester receive more than £330,000 from the Leverhulme Trust to rapidly ‘chase’ and analyse gamma-ray bursts

• New network launched to advance research into Huntington’s disease

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/huntingtons

  A new network has been launched by the University of Leicester to drive forward research, interventions and engagement for those living with Huntington’s disease

• New DNA origami technique promises breakthroughs in medicine

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/dna-origami

  Scientists have developed an innovative method to customise and strengthen DNA origami structures, which could lead to advances in medicine, biotechnology, and beyond

• Open letter to parents and carers from our President and Vice-Chancellor

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/january/open-letter-parents-from-vice-chancellor

  Dear parents and carers  With the latest national lockdown impacting everyone UK, I am writing to update you on the steps we are taking to ensure that no student is disadvantaged because of this pandemic.

• School children ‘Ask the Astronaut’ with University of Leicester

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/april/tim-peake-aac-schools

  School children had the chance to submit their questions through the ‘Little Inventors in Space’ programme, led by the Attenborough Arts Centre in partnership with Little Inventors and Inspirate.

• Facilities

  https://le.ac.uk/healthcare/facilities

  Our exceptional learning resources and facilities are designed to develop students’ knowledge, skills and confidence.   Our cutting-edge, £42 million George Davies Centre is a collaborative hub for staff and students across the College of Life Sciences.

• University of Leicester launches five new Research Institutes

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/october/research-institutes

  University of Leicester launches five new Research Institutes to change the world and tackle today’s most pressing challenges.

• Trial success for less invasive life-saving cardiac procedure

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/may/tavi

  A nationwide study led by Leicester academics has shown that a less invasive procedure to treat a common heart problem is just as effective as open-heart surgery.

• BHM 2020: We are black history

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/bhm-2020-we-are-black-history

  The month-long celebrations will be used as a springboard to launch a longer-term campaign led by the University to celebrate Black history and culture throughout the year.