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Human intelligence just got less mysterious, according to Leicester University’s neuroscientists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/november/human-intelligence
Neuroscience experts from the University of Leicester have released research that breaks with the past fifty years of neuroscientific opinion, arguing that the way we store memories is key to making human intelligence superior to that of animals.
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Public lecture on kidney dialysis
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/february/05-dialysis-lecture
The challenges facing dialysis patients and the health professionals who treat them is the subject of a public lecture at the University of Leicester on Tuesday 11 February.
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New research shows link between BMI and depression
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/august/bmi-depression
New research by academics at the University of Leicester has found that your risk of depression increases with a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) – which is bad news for those who have put on the dreaded ‘corona-stone’ during lockdown.
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Scientist to share lifetime of adventures in free talk
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/scientist-lifetime-adventures-free-talk
Leading scientist, author and University of Leicester alumnus speaks on his 50-year career
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Craft Coffee
https://le.ac.uk/food-drink/craft-coffee
Find out more about Craft Coffee, the University of Leicester's coffee supply.
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India – Leicester Anniversary Discount
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/fees-funding/scholarships-discounts/india-leicester-anniversary-discount
Our India – Leicester Anniversary Discount offers Indian domiciled applicants a postgraduate taught tuition fee reduction.
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Study shows how to better prepare medical students to provide compassionate care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/medical-students-stoneygate-empathy-centre
A new study describes the creation of a curriculum which embeds empathic communication skills throughout undergraduate education for medical students.
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Undergraduates
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates
Search for an undergraduate course, find your subject, order your prospectus and book your Open Day.
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How to create a simple podcast using Audacity
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/lli/2016/06/17/how-to-create-a-simple-podcast-using-audacity/
Posted by Rachel Tunstall in Leicester Learning Institute: Enhancing learning and teaching on June 17, 2016 Audio recordings and Podcasts are a good way to aid learning, and to use as a form of assessment.
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Turnitin and GradeMark changes
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/lli/2016/07/13/turnitin-and-grademark-changes/
Posted by Catherine Leyland in Leicester Learning Institute: Enhancing learning and teaching on July 13, 2016 We now have a new version of Turnitin that looks quite different but mostly works in the same way.