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Major investment to establish an innovative research-community driven infrastructure for molecular biology
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/digital-research
Five years on from the COVID-19 pandemic, there remains a vital need for further research into preventing disease with the development of new drugs and technologies, so that people live longer and healthier lives
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University of Leicester outlines next steps in Strategic Review
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/university-leicester-next-steps-strategic-review
The University of Leicester has launched a formal consultation on proposals aimed at strengthening its financial sustainability and future success.
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National planetary science conference to be hosted in Leicester for first time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/british-planetary-science-conference
The four-day British Planetary Science Conference 2024 will be staged at Space Park Leicester and the National Space Centre from 18 - 21 June.
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Funding spotlight MRC DPFS
https://le.ac.uk/research/institutes/precision-health/opportunities/funding-spotlight-mrc-dpfs
Dr Tim Hammonds: Applying to the MRC Developmental Pathway Funding Scheme (DPFS) Having recently joined the MRC DPFS panel I can share with you some of the things I have learned about applying for and successfully achieving funding for translational programs in this health...
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Research training
https://le.ac.uk/ggb/study/research-degrees/research-training
In the Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester, all research students are trained for the research that they will undertake and with regard to the transferable skills that they will require throughout their careers.
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Study at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand
https://le.ac.uk/geology/study/undergraduate/study-abroad/christchurch
Find out about how Geology students at the University of Leicester can take part in an exchange degree which involves spending the third year of a four-year MGeol degree at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Foxes and University of Leicester offer £5,000 study scholarships to those in county’s most deprived areas
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/foxes-university-leicester-scholarships-deprived-areas
The University of Leicester and Leicester City Football Club are offering £5,000 scholarships to encourage school and college leavers in the region’s most deprived areas to pursue higher education.
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Major investment planned for Students’ Union as O2 Academy era comes to an end
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/major-investment-students-union-o2-ends
The University of Leicester outlines plans to invest in the future of student spaces across the Percy Gee Building.
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University of Leicester history expert helps Strictly star solve family murder mystery
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/may/university-leicester-history-strictly-amy-dowden-solve-family-murder-mystery
A history expert from the University of Leicester will help Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden solve a family murder mystery on hit BBC television show Who Do You Think You Are?
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Charity leader honoured with public service award by University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/may/charity-leader-public-service-alumni-award-university-leicester
A charity leader who has transformed protections for women experiencing violence across the Middle East and North Africa has been recognised by her alma mater.