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New poll reveals 8 out of 10 students rate university ‘learning experience’ as most important
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/august/post-covid-survey
New research commissioned by the University of Leicester has revealed how post-COVID, ‘learning experience’ matters most to students (82%), followed by ‘gaining independence’ (78%), green open spaces (78%), and mental health and wellbeing (64%).
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New report demonstrates impact of programme preparing refugees for academic life
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/report-impact-programme-preparing-refugees-academic-life
The RefugEAP Programme supports refugee-background students aspiring to university in developing their English for academic settings using a trauma-informed approach, run as a unique joint collaboration between the University of Leicester and the University of Leeds
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Space Worms! UK scientists launch microscopic crew into orbit to support future Moon missions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/space-worms-launch-microscopic-moon-missions
A ‘Petri Pod’ designed and built at Space Park Leicester and launched last weekend will allow scientists on Earth led from the University of Exeter to study worms in space
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Grants
https://le.ac.uk/gem/research/grants
Browse the research grants awarded to support our research in Geriatric Emergency Medicine at the University of Leicester.
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Slavery in the ancient world
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/ah2701
Module code: AH2701 Slavery was ever-present and deep rooted in the ancient world. In this level 2 module we will explore how the models of slavery in the ancient Mediterranean varied considerably, as did attitudes towards it.
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The Age of Augustus
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/ah2703
Module code: AH2703 Augustus: Builder, Patron, Victor, Lover, Tyrant. In this module will explore the foundations of the Roman Empire as they were laid by the greatest Roman of them all.
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Jack-the-Ripper: Crime, Popular Culture and Policing in Victorian Times
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/hs2328
Module code: HS2328 You’ll be examining the moral and cultural climate associated with the 19th century underworld of Victorian society.
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Anthropogenic Impact on the Urban Environment
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/gl7106
Module code: GL7106 In this module you will learn to think like a scientific researcher; undertaking genuine exploratory research that is relevant to society.
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Editing and Textual Cultures
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/en7223
Module code: EN7223 This module introduces you to a wide range of textual practices that shape our experiences of English literature - often without us realising. You'll discover the decisions and processes that lie behind the texts you study and enjoy.
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Structural Biology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/bs3070
Module code: BS3070 Practically all events in cells depend on the existence of protein complexes which interact with other components to bring about diverse cellular functions.