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Biography of Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys
https://le.ac.uk/dna-fingerprinting/biography
A short biography of Sir Professor Jeffreys - the inventor of DNA fingerprinting. From research at Leicester to Knighthood and current work.
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University of Leicester awards honorary degree to graduate and best-selling author
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/adele-parks
Acclaimed novelist and Leicester graduate, Adele Parks MBE has returned to the University to be awarded an honorary degree. Parks received a (DLitt) Doctor of Letters from the University of Leicester in a ceremony that took place at De Montfort Hall on Thursday, 19 January.
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Widespread prehistoric volcanic activity across Mongolia and China linked to a common cause
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/17-volcanoes
Research by a Leicester-led team of geologists has uncovered new evidence for the causes of widespread volcanic activity in eastern Asia 100 million years ago.
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Awards and graduation
https://le.ac.uk/policies/fees-funding/leaving/awards
Leaving with a lower award Should you leave the University with a lower award than the intended award you originally registered for, you would be charged for the length of time you were registered.
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The Leicester Medieval Research Centre
https://le.ac.uk/medieval
The University of Leicester's Medieval Research Centre co-ordinates interdisciplinary research and teaching in medieval subjects across the College of Social Science, Arts and Humanities.
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Centre for Urban history
https://le.ac.uk/urban-history
The University of Leicester's Centre of Urban History (CUH) aims to carry out historical research of towns and cities which attracts scholars and students from around the world.
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Population genetics
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/population-genetics
Genetic variation is what makes everyone look differently. Here at The University of Leicester's genetic department, we offer a variety of information and resources for various levels of education.
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Light and Matter
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/pa1120
Module code: PA1120 In this module you will study the physics of heat (thermodynamics) and the physics of light (optics). We will discuss thermal equilibrium and how an absolute temperature scale can be defined in terms of the properties of simple gasses.
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Light and Matter
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/pa1120
Module code: PA1120 In this module you will study the physics of heat (thermodynamics) and the physics of light (optics). We will discuss thermal equilibrium and how an absolute temperature scale can be defined in terms of the properties of simple gasses.
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Mineral Resources for Net-Zero Carbon 1
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/gl2106
Module code: GL2106 In this module we will explore the mineral deposits that provide essential resources to support our technologically developed society.