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• Making UK fashion more ethical

  https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/research/impact-case-studies/making-uk-fashion-more-ethical

  Dr Nik Hammer’s research into unauthorised subcontracting and employment practices in UK apparel manufacturing has led to improvements in the supply chain practices of UK high street fashion retailers.

• Cancer researchers lead the way in cutting-edge research

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/cancer-researchers-lead-the-way-in-cutting-edge-research

  Researchers from the city’s Cancer Research UK Centre based at the University of Leicester, will be collaborating with scientists across the UK, following the announcement today of the charity’s Centres’ Network Accelerator Awards.

• Lecture to explore the emerging blood test helping to spot cancer earlier

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/lecture-to-explore-the-emerging-blood-test-helping-to-spot-cancer-earlier

  Research into a blood test that may spot cancers sooner and allow more targeted treatment is to be presented by researcher at our University. Professor Jacqui Shaw (pictured) from our Department of Cancer Studies will give the Frank May Prize Lecture 2017 on 26 June at 5.

• University of Leicester running free event on how war affects education

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/22-free-event-war-affects-education

  University of Sanctuary logo|Syrian professors provide first-hand account of teaching in war-torn country. People are invited to attend a free event at the University of Leicester to hear first-hand how war can affect education.

• COVID-19 risk factors in BAME groups

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/human-health/covid-bame

  Tom Yates explores why people from minority ethnic backgrounds have a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19.

• Leicester fans produce biggest Vardyquake

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/leicester-fans-produce-biggest-vardyquake

  Fans at Leicester City's final home game of the season against Everton caused the biggest earth tremors recorded at the ground.

• Office health to be boosted by stand up campaign

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/office-health-to-be-boosted-by-stand-up-campaign

  Office workers at Leicester’s three hospitals are being encouraged to stand up more on the job as part of a new health drive.

• University ceremony for King Richard III

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/university-bids-farewell-to-king-richard-iii

  A brief ceremony to mark the departure of the mortal remains of King Richard III from the University campus takes place on Sunday 22 March. Staff, students and families are invited to join media from around the world to bear witness to the historic occasion. At 10.

• Celebrating diversity during LGBT+ month

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/february/12-lgbt-history-month

  As part of a month long celebration of diversity, we are hosting a series of events to mark LGBT+ History Month, which runs from Monday 3 February to Friday 13 March 2020.

• How distance learning at Leicester works

  https://le.ac.uk/study/distance-learners/how-it-works

  How distance learning at Leicester works, including information on course materials, using the library, course assessment and student support services.