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Study reveals underlying genetic risks for a type of heart attack largely affecting younger women
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/heart
Study reveals underlying genetic risks for a type of heart attack largely affecting younger women
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Monkeys and chimpanzees have created their own archaeological sites dating back hundreds of years
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/monkeys-and-chimpanzees-have-created-their-own-archaeological-sites-dating-back-hundreds-of-years
Capuchin monkeys have created their own archaeological sites in Brazil, complete with nut-cracking tools that date back at least 600-700 years ago, according to recent research – and Dr Huw Barton from the University of Leicester’s School of Archaeology and Ancient History...
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First skeletal evidence of leprosy in British red squirrels revealed by University of Leicester study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/skeletal-evidence-leprosy-british-red-squirrels-university-leicester
The first-ever skeletal evidence of leprosy in British red squirrels has been identified in a University of Leicester-led study.
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Three-fold rise in extremely premature babies given respiratory life support in England and Wales after guidelines change
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/november/premature-babies
The number of very premature babies (22 weeks) given respiratory life support (survival focused care) and/or admitted to neonatal units in England and Wales has increased 3-fold, following changes in 2019 to national guidance.
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University researcher awarded prize for work with the World Health Organization on protecting ethnic minority groups from future pandemics
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/dan-pan
A University of Leicester researcher in infectious diseases has won a prestigious award for research he conducted into health inequalities.
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Trio of honorary graduates recognised with Leicester awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/honorands1
Journalist-turned-novelist Robert Harris, who was educated in Leicestershire as a boy, was awarded a Doctorate of Letters on Friday.
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Redefining the Role of Botanic Gardens - Towards a New Social Purpose
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/redefining-role-of-botanic-gardens
The aim of this project was to examine the social role of botanic gardens in the UK.
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Applications: Publishing, Teaching and Other Stories
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/en7042
Module code: EN7042 As its name suggests, this semester-long module considers the vocational and professional aspects of Creative Writing.
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Applications: Publishing, Teaching and Other Stories
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/en7042
Module code: EN7042 As its name suggests, this semester-long module considers the vocational and professional aspects of Creative Writing.
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Applications: Publishing, Teaching and Other Stories
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/en7042
Module code: EN7042 As its name suggests, this semester-long module considers the vocational and professional aspects of Creative Writing.