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Air pollution speeds up ageing of the lungs and increases chronic lung disease risk
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/july/09-air-pollution-lung-function-copd
A study of more than 300,000 people has found that exposure to outdoor air pollution is linked to decreased lung function and an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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University of Leicester and Alsama Project to establish a world-first certification to support displaced youth in accessing higher education
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/april/leicester-alsama-project-world-first-certification-displaced-youth
New certification will enable displaced youth to apply to higher education institutions worldwide and seek employment, supporting students in overcoming disrupted and/or informal learning due to conflict or disaster
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University of Leicester and The Apollo University launch global research centre for digital health and precision medicine
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/apollo-launch
The University of Leicester has joined forces with The Apollo University and Apollo Hospitals in India to launch a global centre for digital health and precision medicine research.
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Will the government’s AI action plan be a success?
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/artificial-intelligence
University of Leicester expert comments on the UK government's action plan to boost its role in developing and deploying artificial intelligence.
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Science behind sitting
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/human-health/sitting-science
Ground-breaking research on the impact of sitting on our health from the University of Leicester has shaped clinical guidelines across the globe.
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Applying for a visa
https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/applying-for-visa
Find out if you need a visa to study with us, and learn more about how to apply for a visa if you do. This includes information on necessary documents and proof of funding.
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Workshops
https://le.ac.uk/cbs/facilities/aif/workshops
View details of ImageJ/Fiji workshops Introduction and Writing Macros at the University of Leicester
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The Nineteenth Century Series
https://le.ac.uk/victorian-studies/research/19th-century-series
Co-edited by Associate Professor Julian North and Professor Joanne Shattock, both of the Victorian Studies Centre, the Nineteenth Century Series aims to develop new approaches in scholarship and criticism on 19th-century literature and culture.
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The Ancient Harbours of Ierapetra
https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/research/big-antiquity/harbours-ierapetra
A collaborative archaeological research project studying the ancient Greek and Roman harbours of Ierapetra, eastern Crete, and their coastal environment.
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Magnetic attraction
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/space-power/magnetic-attraction
From planetary magnetic fields and space particles, to X-ray imaging, our research sheds new light on the solar system.