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Wasps may hold the secret to slowing down the ageing process
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/wasp-aging-leicester-biological
Scientists at the University of Leicester have discovered that jewel wasps can slow down their biological rate of ageing
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Project to provide scientists with access to worlds largest highenergy gammaray observatory
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/project-to-provide-scientists-with-access-to-worlds-largest-high-energy-gamma-ray-observatory
Our University is part of a new project that will provide scientists with access to the world’s largest and most sensitive high-energy gamma-ray observatory. CTA is a global initiative to build the world’s largest and most sensitive high-energy gamma-ray observatory.
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Leicester researchers provide expertise to world-leading Alzheimer’s prevention study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/26-world-leading-alzheimers-study
Study aims to improve the understanding of the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease
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Research degrees
https://le.ac.uk/law/study/research-degrees
At Leicester Law School, our PhD and MPhil research degrees allow you to thoroughly examine an area of law under the guidance of expert academic supervisors. Find out more about undertaking doctoral research with us.
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“An amazing few days” – Leicester’s rise up the Guardian rankings completes a hat-trick of good news
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/guardian-ranking
The University of Leicester is celebrating a hat-trick of good news within the space of a few days following a rise in the 2025 Guardian University Guide rankings.
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How can you measure happiness?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2019/03/20/how-can-you-measure-happiness/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 20, 2019 The OECD has discussed methodology (in terms of OECD nations) in a number of its reports.
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Is working overtime bad for you? Some interesting evidence from Higher education.
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2019/05/24/is-working-overtime-bad-for-you-some-interesting-evidence-from-higher-education/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on May 24, 2019 This article mentioned in the Times Higher last week had the headline Do some overtime (but not too much) It is based on this article: Fontinha, R., Easton, S., & Van Laar, D.
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Pharmacy MPharm
https://le.ac.uk/courses/pharmacy-mpharm/2026
Train to become a medicines-focused clinician. With placements throughout the course, you will have extensive opportunities to apply your learning to patient care.
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Nursing with Leadership Single Field (Adult Nursing) MSci
https://le.ac.uk/courses/nursing-msci-adult-single/2026
Discover what it takes to be a clinical and professional leader within Adult Nursing. Alongside gaining core nursing skills and experience, you’ll learn how effective and efficient leadership is crucial to the smooth running of healthcare.
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Operating Department Practice BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/operating-department-practice-bsc/2025
ODPs play a crucial role in a patient’s care – working alongside nurses, doctors and anaesthetists from the lead up to surgery right through to recovery. This degree covers all aspects of the job, setting you up for a career out in the field.