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Scientific Computing and Applications
https://le.ac.uk/computing-and-mathematical-sciences/research/groups/scientific-computing-and-applications
We develop and analyse mathematical methods that have applications in computer graphics, physics and engineering, and formulate efficient algorithms that run on modern computer architectures, from laptops to HPC facilities.
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Best-selling writer heading to Attenborough Arts Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/august/hollie-mcnish
After a run of sold out shows up and down the UK, Hollie McNish will be at Attenborough Arts Centre to talk about her brand-new book, Lobster and other things I'm learning to love
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Leicester graduate taking part in new series of The Great British Bake Off
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/leicester-graduate-taking-part-in-new-series-of-the-great-british-bake-off
A University graduate and amateur baker is hoping to impress Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with her culinary prowess, as she has been revealed as one of the 12 contestants in the new series of The Great British Bake Off.
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Space Park Leicester backs major innovation festival
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/space-park-leicester-major-innovation-festival
University of Leicester's science and innovation park will host two events during the first day of the week-long Leicestershire Innovation Festival
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Gene mutations and cancer
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/gene-mutations-and-cancer
This topic is covered by means of a series of podcasts which have been developed by the clinical genetics department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, in conjunction with GENIE.
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Times Higher Education World University Rankings confirm Leicesters place among top 1 of universities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/times-higher-education-world-university-rankings-confirms-leicesters-place-in-top-1-of-universities
A definitive table of world University rankings has seen the University of Leicester maintain its rank among the top 1 per cent of universities in the world.
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India students sign up for new computer science degree that spans two continents
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/indian-students-computer-science-degree-spans-continents
Students in India have made history after embarking on a new degree which will see them split their studies between The Apollo University (TAU), in the subcontinent, and the University of Leicester.
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Disturbed sleep may partially explain Long COVID breathlessness, find researchers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/august/covid-and-sleep
A major UK study has discovered that the disturbed sleep patterns in patients hospitalised with COVID-19 was likely to be a driver of breathlessness
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Immersive exhibition ‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’ arriving in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/may/jason-wellcome-exhibition-attenborough-arts
Jason and the Adventure of 254 brings Jason Wilsher-Mills’ immersive, joyful and deeply personal exhibition on disability, memory and creativity to Leicester this summer.
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Oration by University of Leicester Orator Professor Stewart Petersen
https://le.ac.uk/dna-fingerprinting/honorary-degree-oration
Sir Jeffreys, one of the most distinguished Geneticists of this age was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science at the University of Leicester.