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Ancient fossils reveal the oldest known vertebrates had four eyes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/ancient-fossils-vertebrates-four-eyes
Study by international team of researchers, including a University of Leicester palaeontologist, examines exquisitely preserved fossils from the Cambrian period
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Bad gut bacteria could raise risk of premature death for people with heart failure
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/may/heart-gut-bacteria-premature-death
Poor gut health could increase the risk of dying early or being hospitalised by almost ten per cent for people with heart failure, new research at the University of Leicester shows.
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Student profiles
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Read our student profiles to find out more about what it’s really like to be a PhD student at Leicester.
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Freemen's
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A vibrant new neighbourhood for students to live, study and socialise. High-tech learning space. Modern living space. Powered by sustainable technologies. Exciting Social Hub. Our £150m investment in you.
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China
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We welcome students from China. Find out about entry requirements, the Chinese student community and other country-specific information.
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Higher Education Pathway for Armed Forces
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Higher Education Pathway for Armed Forces (HEPAF) is a unique project that provides routes into all health careers for service leavers via a specialist pathway.
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Media and Communication at Leicester
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The University of Leicester is one of the UK’s leading centres for research and teaching in media, communication and culture. Find out more about our undergraduate degrees, postgraduate courses and research opportunities.
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Contents insurance
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Your arrival
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Get ready to start enjoying everything the University and the city have to offer by making sure you’ve completed the final formalities.