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Was the Force behind Leicester's football success? Students explore the secrets of Yoda's Force power
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/was-the-force-behind-leicester2019s-football-success-students-explore-the-secrets-of-yoda2019s-force-power
For many fans around the world May 4th is Star Wars Day, playing on the popular phrase ‘May the Force Be With You’ uttered by many characters in the films including Luke Skywalker’s mentor, Yoda.
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The origin of humans a tale of tangled roots
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/the-origin-of-humans-a-tale-of-tangled-roots
Dr Daniel Zadik from the Department of Genetics has written an article for his blog examining evidence regarding where humans originated.
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University of Leicester and The Apollo University launch global research centre for digital health and precision medicine
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/apollo-launch
The University of Leicester has joined forces with The Apollo University and Apollo Hospitals in India to launch a global centre for digital health and precision medicine research.
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Stargazing nights at Oadby Observatory
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2022/12/16/stargazing-nights-at-oadby-observatory/
The School of Physics and Astronomy would like to invite staff and their families to a stargazing night at the Oadby Observatory on Manor Road.
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Fiendish Friday Quiz
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/waughandwords/2014/03/07/fiendish-friday-quiz/
An Evelyn Waugh quiz originally published in the Evelyn Waugh Newsletter, 1982
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Study into German prisoners of war in Leicester after Second World War
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/study-into-german-prisoners-of-war-in-leicester-after-second-world-war
Student Sue Bishop from the School of History is keen to hear from people with information about German prisoners of war who were held in Leicestershire camps during and after the Second World War for her third year undergraduate dissertation.
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Kerry Law
https://le.ac.uk/inspirational-women/kerry-law
Kerry joined Leicester in 2019 as Chief Marketing and Engagement Officer, a role she held when nominations for Inspirational Women were solicited. Her appointment to DVC (Professional Services) is indicative of her commitment to the University and to professional practise.
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PlanetarySeminar: Magnetosphere-ionosphere Coupling at Saturn and Jupiter
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/01/12/planetaryseminar-magnetosphere-ionosphere-coupling-at-saturn-and-jupiter/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 12 January 2021 Dr.
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Making mental health a priority
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/may/mental-health-week
To mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Nishan Canagarajah, has reaffirmed the University of Leicester’s commitment to student and staff mental health.
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Leicester leads report into stillbirth and neonatal death rates in the UK
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/leicester-leads-report-into-stillbirth-and-neonatal-death-rates-in-the-uk
A research team led from the University of Leicester has identified large differences across the UK in the numbers and rates of babies who die, even after taking account of known factors that influence the rate of death such as poverty, mother’s age and ethnicity.