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Research suggests exercise counteracts sitting time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-suggests-exercise-counteracts-sitting-time
Office workers can stave off health problems associated with sitting down all day by regularly exercising, a new study from the Leicester Diabetes Centre has found.
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Researcher examines impact of slum tourism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/researcher-examines-impact-of-2018slum-tourism2019
New research from Dr Fabian Frenzel from the School of Management examines whether slums across the world have become ‘cool’ as more and more tourists discover favelas, ghettos, townships and barrios on leisurely visits.
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New research shows significant promise for Clostridium difficile infections
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/new-research-shows-significant-promise-for-clostridium-difficile-infections
A new study has confirmed the therapeutic potential of bacteriophage combinations to treat highly infectious bacteria C. difficile infections (CDI) while retaining a healthy gut.
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When to apply for accommodation
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/accommodation/how-to-apply/when-to-apply
Your offer of a place on a course at Leicester, and your acceptance of that offer, will affect when you can apply for accommodation. Find out more about when to apply.
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Social life
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/accommodation/life-in-halls/social-life
When you live in halls, you'll become part of a thriving student community where playing and relaxing is as important as working. There's also a packed schedule of free events.
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Travelling to the University
https://le.ac.uk/study/living-at-home/travel
Reduced season tickets available for Arriva buses. Railway station only 10-15 minutes from campus. Underground campus bike store available.
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Career opportunities
https://le.ac.uk/politics/study/undergraduate/careers
Politics graduates go on to a wide range of careers. Students at the University of Leicester are equipped with a range of transferable skills that can be applied in a wide variety of occupations. Find out how we will help you to make a smooth transition from university to work.
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Welcome to our first students from Dalian!
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/welcome-to-our-first-students-from-dalian
Welcome to our first students from Dalian! Welcome to our first students from Dalian! 1599|The University of Leicester has welcomed its first group of students from the Leicester International Institute (LII), Dalian University of Technology (DUT) in China.
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2 million boost for Leicester scientists to tackle hardtotreat cancers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/ps2-million-boost-for-leicester-scientists-to-tackle-hard-to-treat-cancers
Scientists in Leicester are set to benefit from almost £2 million to look into new ways to treat lung cancer and pancreatic cancer, two types of the disease that are among the most difficult to treat.
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Six degrees of separation why it is a small world after all
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/six-degrees-of-separation-why-it-is-a-small-world-after-all
It’s a small world after all – and now science has explained why.