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Scientists unraveling the mosaic of the human brain
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/scientists-unraveling-the-2018mosaic2019-of-the-human-brain
Researchers have shed new light on how neurons in the brain communicate with one another. This could potentially help in our understanding of how and why a range of neurodegenerative diseases occur.
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Love Island, body image and mental health
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2020/03/06/love-island-body-image-and-mental-health/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 6, 2020 Reality TV ? Does it harm mental health With the recent death of Love Island reality TV presenter Caroline Flack we have been reminded that a number of contestants on the show have...
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Geneticist in major project to breed new varieties of wheat
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/geneticist-in-major-project-to-breed-new-varieties-of-wheat
Our University has been included in one of three high-value, long-term research projects totalling £13.9M that have been awarded funding by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).
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New exhibit to reveal latest research on Richard IIIs DNA and ancestry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/new-exhibit-to-reveal-latest-research-on-richard-iiis-dna-and-ancestry
A new exhibit at the Science Museum in London has revealed the latest scientific discoveries about the life, death and DNA of King Richard III.
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Science-Fiction Reality? AI and Archaeology – University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/archiscan/2020/04/23/science-fiction-reality-artificial-intelligence-and-archaeology/
Posted by Victoria Szafara in The Arch-I-Scan Project on April 23, 2020 A cover of Michael Crichton’s Prey .
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The Ripple: An Archival Retrospective
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/2025/08/08/the-ripple-an-archival-retrospective/
Posted by Sarah Wood in Library and Learning Services on August 8, 2025 Guest post written by Carter Buckingham who has been volunteering in Special Collections since August 2024.
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Event to highlight life-changing research to help children born prematurely and children suffering from lung disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/event-to-highlight-life-changing-research-to-help-children-born-prematurely-and-children-suffering-from-lung-disease
Life-changing research into helping children born prematurely and those suffering from lung disease will be showcased at an event organised by Action Medical Research at the Stamford Court conference centre on Thursday 19 May.
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College of Life Sciences
https://le.ac.uk/research/doctoral-college/research-students/events/inaugural-lectures/cls
Explore the archives of lectures delivered by the College of Life Sciences researchers from the University of Leicester.
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Game of Thrones star discusses memories of the University why Leicester is a great place to study and upcoming projects
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/game-of-thrones-star-discusses-memories-of-the-university-why-leicester-is-a-great-place-to-study-and-upcoming-projects
In a new interview, Game of Thrones and Humans star and University of Leicester graduate Will Tudor has discussed his roles in the critically-acclaimed TV programmes and his time as a student at the University, describing his experience...
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Leicester sows the seeds to grow more green graduates
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-sows-the-seeds-to-grow-more-green-graduates
Our University is on track to produce another crop of 'green graduates' ripe for the jobs market thanks to a programme set up by our Environment Team.