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Decoding gigantic insect genome could help tackle devastating locust crises
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/november/locusts
A ‘game changing’ study deciphering the genetic material of the desert locust by researchers at the University of Leicester, could help combat the crop-ravaging behaviour of the notorious insect pest which currently exacerbates a hunger crisis across many developing countries.
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IBM to create first UK services centre in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/ibm-to-create-first-uk-services-centre-in-leicester
The University of Leicester has played an important role in securing the move of global information technology company IBM to the city.
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Tim Peake describes the first time he saw Earth from space in new video
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/tim-peake-to-receive-an-honorary-degree
The University has conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science upon British astronaut Tim Peake during a visit to the National Space Centre in Leicester on Friday 14 October as part of a wider tour of the UK.
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University-led event marks Baby Loss Awareness Week
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/baby-loss-awareness-leicester
University of Leicester experts are sharing their work on perinatal care as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week
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Power, Privilege and Diversity
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/sy1021
Module code: SY1021 Engagement with sociology is often rooted in concern about inequality and the deprived circumstances in which many people live. But inequality extends well beyond people’s economic situations.
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Introduction to Medical Sciences
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/bs0012
Module code: BS0012 This module is designed to refresh your knowledge on human anatomy and physiology.
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Power, Privilege and Diversity
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/sy1021
Module code: SY1021 Engagement with sociology is often rooted in concern about inequality and the deprived circumstances in which many people live. But inequality extends well beyond people’s economic situations.
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Key dates
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/how-to-apply/key-dates
Find out more about UCAS and application deadlines for study at Leicester.
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Power, Privilege and Diversity
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/sy1021
Module code: SY1021 Engagement with sociology is often rooted in concern about inequality and the deprived circumstances in which many people live. But inequality extends well beyond people’s economic situations.
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Measuring the success of air quality interventions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/september/air-quality-interventions
A new paper examining the historic success of interventions to improve air quality and the resulting impact on better health and environmental outcomes, has recommended a joint solution co-created by scientists and policy leads to achieve longer lasting change.