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The death penalty and international anti-drug operations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/the-death-penalty-and-international-anti-drug-operations
A human rights campaigner is to speak at our University on how European Union support for anti-drug operations internationally should change in light of the increased use of the death penalty for drug offences.
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New surgical training resource for junior doctors developed by medical students
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/new-surgical-training-resource-for-junior-doctors-developed-by-medical-students
Students Oliver Jones and Michael Bath from the Medical School, working with a team of doctors, have developed a free educational resource for medical students and junior doctors that teaches valuable surgical skills they will need during their training.
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Leicester Conference venue receives new accolade
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/leicester-conference-venue-receives-new-accolade
Our conference and training venue College Court has taken pride of place in a prestigious local awards dinner.
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Sessions to prevent Type 2 diabetes and improve knowledge of condition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/sessions-to-prevent-type-2-diabetes
Free fitness and healthy eating workshops will be staged in Leicester over the next five months for people from minority ethnic communities as part of a county-wide health campaign.
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Green gown awards recognition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/green-gown-awards-recognition
The work of the University of Leicester has been celebrated at an awards ceremony. The Green Gown Awards 2016 recognise remarkable sustainability initiatives in UK higher education.
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Research uses Sir David Attenboroughs DNA to determine link between Y chromosome and surname
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/research-uses-sir-david-attenborough2019s-dna-to-determine-link-between-y-chromosome-and-surname
A study carried out by Dr Turi King from the Department of Genetics used the DNA of Sir David Attenborough as part of a larger study to see if there was a link between the Y chromosome and surname, both of which are passed down the male line.
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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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Hilberts sixth problem Can physics be axiomatised
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/hilberts-sixth-problem
In 1900, German mathematician David Hilbert published a set of 23 problems that he felt would further the disciplines of mathematics. All unsolved at the time, the problems influenced the work of mathematicians throughout the 20th century.
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Apprentice wanted to work on some of the most exciting space science research in the UK
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/apprentice-wanted-to-work-on-some-of-the-most-exciting-space-science-research-in-the-uk
A unique opportunity for an apprentice has opened at the Space Research Centre. The three to four year programme will include a variety of hands-on practical experience on some of the most exciting space science currently being researched at the University.
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East Midlands pioneered health innovation shortlisted for national award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/east-midlands-pioneered-health-innovation-shortlisted-for-national-award
A ground-breaking intervention to improve junior doctors’ performance – designed in Leicester and developed in Lincolnshire – is attracting global interest and has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.