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Link between hibernation in animals and Alzheimers prevention identified
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/link-between-hibernation-in-animals-and-alzheimers-prevention-identified
Research by scientists at the Medical Research Council’s Toxicology Unit, based at the University, has identified a protective mechanism that kicks in when body temperature is lowered, activating a process that prevents the loss of brain cells and the connections between them.
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Study examines impact of slumming it and slum tourism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/study-examines-impact-of-slumming-it-and-slum-tourism
The notion of ‘Slumming it’ is to be brought under sharp focus at a discussion being held at our University A new study by Dr Fabian Frenzel, of the School of Business draws on knowledge and experience of slums in India, South Africa and South America.
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Type 2 diabetes people let down over delayed treatment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/type-2-diabetes-people-2018let-down2019-over-delayed-treatment
People with Type 2 diabetes are being ‘let down’ because they are being forced to wait for further treatment when needed, according to new research. Research has shown the average waiting time for increased treatment from the start of insulin is 3.
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We must celebrate Englands World Cup win 50 years on
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/201cwe-must-celebrate201d-england2019s-world-cup-win-50-years-on
On 30 July 1966 England won the World Cup.
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College performance of Shakespeares Richard III incorporates discovery of the Kings remains
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/college-performance-of-shakespeares-richard-iii-incorporates-discovery-kings-remains
A contemporary take on Shakespeare's Richard III which includes scenes depicting University archaeologists is to be performed today (Friday 11 March).
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Philip Larkin memorial to join literary greats in Westminster Abbey on 31st anniversary of his death
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/philip-larkin-memorial-to-join-literary-greats-in-westminster-abbey-on-31st-anniversary-of-his-death
A memorial stone to the poet Philip Larkin, inscribed with lines from one of his most famous works An Arundel Tomb – “our almost instinct almost true/What will survive of us is love” – will be unveiled in Westminster Abbey this evening, marking the 31st anniversary of his death.
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PhD researcher addresses blanket banning of legal highs
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/academic-addresses-blanket-banning-of-2018legal-highs2019
Yewande Okuleye from the School of History, alongside researchers from the University of Warwick, addressed the recent UK legislation to ban ‘legal highs’ by instituting a blanket ban on psychoactive substances at an event on Tuesday 17 May.
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Leicester could be a champion of globalisation thanks to Premier League success
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/leicester-could-be-a-2018champion-of-globalisation2019-thanks-to-premier-league-success
With an historic Premier League trophy to its name, Leicester now has a unique branding strategy that is the envy of cities around the world.
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Cancer scientists take part in Tough Mudder
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/cancer-scientists-take-part-in-tough-mudder
A team of scientists is all set to get down and dirty this weekend – all in the aid of charity. Scientists based at the Cancer Research UK Leicester Centre, who are working on early detection of different cancers, will take part in their first Tough Mudder on 14 May.
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Pet Shop Boys visit the Orton collection
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/08-pet-shop-boys
Photo: Phil Fisk|Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, aka Pet Shop Boys, recently visited the Orton Collection at the University of Leicester during a trip to the city to attend a rehearsal of Hanif Kureishi’s play My Beautiful Laundrette at Curve, for which they wrote new music.