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Increased activity during the summer caused by genes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/increased-activity-during-the-summer-caused-by-genes
The warm temperature on a summer’s day is often a time for relaxing, but researchers from the Department of Genetics have suggested that a ‘thermosensory’ gene could be responsible for changes in behaviour in different climates.
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Leicester kidney transplant patient wins research award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/leicester-kidney-transplant-patient-wins-research-award
A former Emmerdale actor from Leicester who underwent a kidney transplant has scooped an award for his part in research into the condition.
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Thousands expected to sign up for free online course in forensic science
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/thousands-expected-to-sign-up-for-free-online-course-in-forensic-science
A free online course which offers members of the public the opportunity to learn about the cutting edge discipline of forensic science is expecting up to 10,000 people to sign up.
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Citizens of Change Scholarship
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/scholarships-bursaries-discounts/citizen-of-change
To honour the founding spirit of our university, we are awarding 100 Centenary Scholarships of £1,000 to undergraduate students beginning their studies in September 2018.
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Research degrees
https://le.ac.uk/chemistry/study/research-degrees
Our staff and research programmes place us at the leading edge of scientific research. Find out more about our postgraduate research degrees in Chemistry at the University of Leicester.
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Drinking water quality and health
https://le.ac.uk/cehs/hpru/our-research/drinking-water-quality-and-health
We come to expect clean and healthy drinking water, but it is not pure as there are natural minerals in water depending on the source, and trace amounts of contaminants.
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New insights into ‘glue’ for DNA
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/new-insights-into-2018glue2019-for-dna
New insights into ‘glue’ for DNA New insights into ‘glue’ for DNA 1400|Leicester scientist involved in discovery of how a component of the cohesin ring binds DNA.
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Book on post-apartheid South Africa by Leicester academic published
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/book-on-post-apartheid-south-africa-by-leicester-academic-published
Lecturer and South Africa specialist from our University Dr James Hamill has published a new book, Africa’s Lost Leader: South Africa’s Continental Role Since Apartheid.
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Indias first black hole space observation satellite to launch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/india2019s-first-black-hole-space-observation-satellite-to-launch
Researchers from the Department of Physics and Astronomy been involved in the development of the first ever Indian satellite dedicated to astronomical observations, including of black holes, which will be launching from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in...
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Belgium
https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/countries/europe/belgium
We welcome students from Belgium. Find out about entry requirements, the Belgian student community and other country-specific information.