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University wins award for training in breast feeding
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/midwifery
The University of Leicester has been awarded the prestigious Baby Friendly Award (BFI) from UNICEF in recognition of the high levels of breastfeeding training given to Midwifery students
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Leicester-led study supports potential new infant immunisation programme
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/september/immunisation
Findings from a Leicester-led study into the rates of children coming to A&E with respiratory infections have supported a recommendation to the UK Government to introduce a new immunisation programme against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for all children under two.
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Blood clots during COVID-19 may be a cause of ongoing cognitive problems
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/september/brain-fog
High levels of two proteins at the time of COVID-19 have been found in patients who later experienced cognitive problems, including ‘brain fog’, giving a major clue as to one cause of their symptoms: blood clots
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Weight re-gained after weight loss results in less muscle, more fat, study finds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/december/overweight
A Leicester study that measured the fat mass and fat-free (muscle) mass of dieters suggests that weight loss followed by weight regain has a negative impact on muscle mass.
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Strawbs founder honoured by University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/david-cousins-honorary-degree
The University of Leicester conferred an honorary Doctor of Music (DMus) degree on David Cousins, musician, songwriter and founder of UK rock group Strawbs, at its graduation ceremonies on Friday 20 January.
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Clearing trip to see the University of Leicester changed Tom’s direction of study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/august/clearing-tom
When Tom Walters missed out on his first-choice university place, the next step should have seen him accept his reserve choice – until a visit to the University of Leicester during Clearing changed everything.
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Inspirational student who twice battled sepsis receives First Class degree
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/inspirational-student-who-twice-battled-sepsis-receives-first-class-degree
One of our recent graduates Kishan Vithlani has twice overcome a potentially life-threatening sepsis infection and gone on to achieve a First Class Computer Science BSc. Kishan was born with a congenital heart condition, and had to have surgery twice as a child.
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Bringing international experts together to improve student mental health and wellbeing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/bringing-international-experts-together-to-improve-student-mental-health-and-wellbeing
On Thursday 21 June, an international conference held at our University will be delving into the critical issue of student mental health and wellbeing.
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Largest study of UK online sex work reveals findings and recommendations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/largest-study-of-uk-online-sex-work-highlights-findings-and-recommendations
Researchers with expertise in studying the sex industry from the Universities of Leicester and Strathclyde have carried out the largest study to date of UK online sex work, examining the working conditions, safety and policing of the industry.
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Expedition 325: Great Barrier Reef Environmental Changes
https://le.ac.uk/iodp/expeditions/2010-11/great-barrier-reef
January – March 2010 The GBREC expedition is designed to establish the course and effects of the last glaciation in reef settings that developed in tectonically inactive areas located far from glaciated regions.