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Rapid spread of a meningitis bacteria linked to hypermutable sequences helping avoidance of the immune system
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/june/26-meningitis-bacteria-spread-avoidance-immune-system
An enhanced potential to avoid the human immune system has been found in recent serogroup W isolates of Neisseria meningitidis by University of Leicester researchers, which may explain in part why the strain spread so rapidly among young people in 2013.
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Cervical cancer research receives important boost
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/cervical-cancer-research-receives-important-boost
A prospective research programme in Leicester to improve the lives of women who have undergone treatment for cervical cancer has received a cash injection.
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New Approaches to the Material World
https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/research/new-approaches-to-the-material-world
Archaeology and Ancient History's research in Transformative Technologies at the University of Leicester combines the study of past technologies and creative practices, with current theoretical and methodological innovations.
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NASAs WISE finds universes most luminous galaxy to date
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/nasas-wise-finds-universes-most-luminous-galaxy-to-date
A remote galaxy shining brightly with infrared light equal to more than 300 trillion suns has been discovered using data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE.
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HeForShe event aims to tackle gender violence on campus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/heforshe-event-aims-to-tackle-gender-violence-on-campus
On Tuesday 29 November, the University will hold a HeForShe Global Ideathon which invites staff and students to help generate ways in which universities can tackle gender violence on campuses worldwide.
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Six leading Midlands universities launch flagship initiative to support research innovation and growth in the region
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/six-leading-midlands-universities-launch-flagship-initiative-to-support-research-innovation-and-growth-in-the-region
A major new fund designed to drive cutting-edge research, innovation and skills across the Midlands Engine, has been officially launched today with significant backing from Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne.
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Leading microbiologist gives public lecture on bacteriophages
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/leading-microbiologist-to-give-free-public-lecture-on-bacteriophages
Naked Scientists podcast interview with professor Clokie now available University staff and students can watch the lecture here Professor Martha Clokie (pictured) in our Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation will give her inaugural lecture,...
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Why tens of thousands of people are being forced out of their homes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/why-tens-of-thousands-of-people-are-being-forced-out-of-their-homes
A new study into the effects of gentrification is to be investigated by a University of Leicester social scientist.
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Doctoral College Week, 18-22 March 2019
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/11-doctoral-college-week
People viewing images in a gallery|The University of Leicester’s postgraduate research students, early career researchers and research staff will be celebrated in a range of events as part of Doctoral College Week (#dcweek), from 18-22 March 2019.
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Fees and funding
https://le.ac.uk/cite/study-abroad-unit/outgoing/fees
How much studying for a year abroad will cost depends on where you go and your personal circumstances.