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Feeding habits of ancient elephant relatives explored in new study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/tooth-wear-sheds-light-on-the-feeding-habits-of-ancient-elephant-relatives
How can we ever know what ancient animals ate? For the first time, the changing diets of elephants in the last two million years in China have been reconstructed, using a technique based on analysis of the surface textures of their teeth.
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Literary Leicester proves popular once again
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/literary-leicester-proves-popular-once-again
Over 3000 people attended an event at the University’s Literary Leicester Festival this year, with great feedback from audiences that travelled to the campus and around the city to take part in our annual celebration of the written word.
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Study finds significant variation in stillbirths and neonatal mortality across the UK
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/study-finds-2018significant-variation2019-in-stillbirths-and-neonatal-mortality-across-the-uk
Research published today shows the wide regional variation in the incidence of stillbirth and neonatal deaths in the UK. The MBRRACE-UK report focuses on rates of stillbirth and neonatal death across the UK. MBRRACE-UK focuses on babies born at 24 weeks of gestation or more.
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University wins funding to boost Industry engagement
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/university-wins-funding-to-boost-industry-engagement
Our University has received £150K from the Medical Research Council (MRC) in order to develop new academic-industry partnerships.
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Introducing… the Leicester Grading System for Foveal Hypoplasia
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/12-leicester-foveal-scale
A team of eye researchers have published the first medical grading system named after the city of Leicester.
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Project exploring Stonehenge’s elusive relationship with the Moon nominated for Museums + Heritage Award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/stonehenge-moon-museums-heritage-awards
A project exploring Stonehenge’s little-known relationship with the Moon has been nominated for a Museums + Heritage Award.
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Our research community
https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/support/community
A sense of belonging is a key part of the PhD student experience. Find out about our research student community, which has some 2,200 members.
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Learning support
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/teaching-learning/learning-support
Studying at university will be different from anything you have done before. Find out about our learning support resources, from the library to Blackboard, and IT services to languages.
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Information for visitors
https://le.ac.uk/research/natural-heritage/heritage-hub/celebration-of-heritage/information-for-visitors
Getting here Public transport The University of Leicester campus is about 15-20 minutes' walk from Leicester Railway Station, which is on a direct line from Birmingham, Sheffield and London St Pancras.
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Public invited to celebrate creativity and wellbeing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/public-invited-to-celebrate-creativity-and-wellbeing
An all-day public event by the University of Leicester working with The Yellow Book and the Wellbeing Matters campaign will highlight the importance of our looking after our mental health.