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University recognised for innovative approach to preparing students for work
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/university-recognised-for-innovative-strategy-in-preparing-students-for-work
Our Career Development Service has been recognised with the award for ‘Preparation For Work by Higher Education - Single Initiative’ by The Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) for a 48 hour work-based challenge for students.
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Researcher speaks at international conference in Pakistan on effects of expanding tourism on heritage sites
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/researcher-speaks-at-international-conference-in-pakistan-on-effects-of-expanding-tourism-on-heritage-sites
Dr Ruth Young (pictured) from our School of Archaeology and Ancient History recently spoke at the 1st International Conference on Makli, in Sindh, Pakistan on how uncontrolled tourism can cause threats to heritage sites.
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From the genetic origins of disease to the complexity of the classroom
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/from-the-genetic-origins-of-disease-to-the-complexity-of-the-classroom
At the final professorial inaugural lectures for this academic year, experts from across the University will be delving into topics ranging from the genetics of the human body to present day human-technology interaction.
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Singing Criminologist Ashleigh empowers with her music
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/2018singing-criminologist2019-ashleigh-empowers-with-her-music
Master’s student at Leicester Ashleigh Temperley recently created an original song entitled ‘People with Voices’ as part a creative module during her degree. However, for Ashleigh, the song’s purpose is far more than academic.
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Don’t miss out – join us for our digital Offer Holder Day
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/april/digital-offer-holder-day
University of Leicester Digital Offer Holder Day 6th May 2020
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Leicester holds 12 Days of sustainability to promote change
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/leicester-holds-201812-days-of-sustainability2019-to-promote-change
Are you dreaming of a green Christmas? The University's Social Impact Team has collaborated with students to embark upon 12 days of sustainability, uniting festive cheer with global sustainability awareness.
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Leicester health expert discusses how to slash Type 2 diabetes risk
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/leicester-health-expert-discusses-how-to-slash-type-2-diabetes-risk
Professor Kamlesh Khunti (pictured) from the Diabetes Research Centre has been featured in the front page story of today’s edition of the Daily Express (19 July 2017) discussing ways in which we can slash our risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
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Memories of Diana Princess of Wales
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/memories-of-diana-princess-of-wales
The Leicester Mercury has looked back at the visit Diana, Princess of Wales, made to the University just three months before she died.
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University of Leicester sponsors awards celebrating achievements in local schools
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/university-of-leicester-sponsors-awards-celebrating-achievements-in-local-schools
The University of Leicester will be the headline sponsor for the Leicester Mercury’s 2017 Education Awards. These awards are a special opportunity to recognise particularly outstanding students, and will take place on 7 December at the King Power Stadium.
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Guests give College Court top reviews
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/guests-give-college-court-top-reviews
College Court, the University’s conference centre and hotel, has been awarded the Outstanding Service Award from GoHotels.com and a Fabulous Award in the Hotels.com 2017 Loved by Guest Awards.