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Observatory that will find the first galaxies that formed in the early Universe will carry instrumentation co-developed by our University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/james-webb-space-telescope-one-step-closer-to-launch-with-move-to-california
An observatory that will find the first galaxies that formed in the early Universe, connecting the Big Bang to our own Milky Way Galaxy, is one step closer to launch.
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Research suggests fraud blindness is rampant in business and organisations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/research-suggests-fraud-blindness-is-rampant-in-business-and-organisations
A collaboration between our University and experienced fraud investigators has resulted in research which could provide a breakthrough.
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University of Leicester professor elected President of the UK's leading cardiothoracic anaesthesia association
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/july/cardiothoracic-anaesthesia-association-leicester
The University of Leicester is proud to announce that Professor Aamer Ahmed, has been elected President of the Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care (ACTACC) UK
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Student nurses scoop prestigious awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/nursing-times-awards-leicester
Student Nurses Daud Malida and Lily Scott, from the University of Leicester, have won Student Nursing Times Awards
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Trees in tropical logged forests release carbon at greater rate despite faster growth, study finds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/carbon-trees
University of Leicester-led research focusing on the carbon dioxide produced by tree stems shows that individual trees in tropical forests impacted by logging produce more carbon dioxide per m2 of woody stem area than those in unaffected forests
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Human Rights Law
https://le.ac.uk/law/research/research-themes/human-rights-law
We research and consider all aspects of the law relating to human rights, at the domestic, European and international levels.
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Our strategy and objectives
https://le.ac.uk/about/making-a-difference/edi/strategy
The University’s strategy, 'Shaping our Second Century', places Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at the heart of who we are and outlines our vision to be a truly inclusive University.
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Ten creative commissions
https://le.ac.uk/colonial-countryside/about/creative-commissions
The Colonial Countryside project has a partnership with Peepal Tree Press who have commissioned ten writers to write about each participating house in the project. Learn more about the commissioned writers and houses.
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One hundred Leicester academics writing articles for The Conversation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/one-hundred-leicester-academics-now-writing-articles-for-the-conversation
One hundred academics from across our University have written more than 180 articles for The Conversation, applying their research expertise to comment on topical news events.
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Research teams nominated for East Midlands awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-teams-nominated-for-east-midlands-awards
A leading cardiologist, the recruitment drive behind a physical activity study on teenage girls and a “pioneer” in helping the public understand research are among the Leicester-based nominations at an awards ceremony.