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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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Research aims to improve hospital care for children with complex needs
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/july/children-hospital-care-nihr-award
Children with complex care needs will benefit from substantial new funding for national research to improve their care in hospitals
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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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China
https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/countries/asia/china
We welcome students from China. Find out about entry requirements, the Chinese student community and other country-specific information.
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Projects and Supervisors
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You can check out the research we have been undertaking on our programme in our list of projects and supervisors..
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Ritah Nabunje
https://le.ac.uk/people/ritah-nabunje
Ritah is a postgraduate research student studying genetics of pulmonary fibrosis across diverse populations.
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Freemen's
https://le.ac.uk/about/campus-development/freemens
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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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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Universities spearhead event to encourage more medical students from non-traditional backgrounds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/universities-spearhead-event-to-encourage-more-medical-students-from-non-traditional-backgrounds
Young people from any secondary school can become a doctor: that’s the message that a conference organised by the Universities of Leicester and Nottingham aims to instil in sixth form students in Lincolnshire and beyond.