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What is saffron
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/what-is-saffron
Did you know that you need to collect about 200,000 flowers to produce just one kilo of saffron? The labour needed to produce it is just one of the many reasons that make the spice the world's most expensive agricultural product.
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Leicester ranked in Europe’s top 100 innovative universities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/may/03-reuters-top-100
The University of Leicester is ranked 76th in Reuters Europe’s Most Innovative Universities Ranking, equivalent to 16th in the UK.
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2024
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024
Obituaries for members of the University community who have died in 2024.
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Genetic switch discovery could help to prevent symptoms of Parkinsons disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/genetic-switch-discovery-could-help-to-prevent-symptoms-of-parkinsons-disease
A genetic ‘switch’ has been discovered by MRC researchers at our University which could help to prevent or delay the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
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Crystallisation robots
https://le.ac.uk/mcb/about/facilities-and-services/biophysical-instrumentation-and-anaerobic-facilities/crystallisation-robots
Learn about the crystallisation robots in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Leicester.
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Business Taxation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/af2085
Module code: AF2085/AF3085 This module provides an introduction to the key UK business taxes, and is one of two accredited modules which together give exemption from the basic taxation exams for the ICAEW, ICAS and ACCA professional bodies.
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Staff
https://le.ac.uk/psychology-vision-sciences/people/staff
Browse our Psychology staff, including academic, research and professional services staff, and see their contact details.
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The Fish: Motivating children to learn?
https://le.ac.uk/social-worlds/all-articles/fish
Read the article "The Fish: Motivating children to learn?" This is part of the Social Worlds project at the University of Leicester.
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Firms to learn about Earth Observation opportunities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/september/earth-observation-talk
Experts from Space Park Leicester and CGI will speak on Building Pipelines of Earth Observation Services on Wednesday 25 October.
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Health Sciences research on inequality and obesity to be presented at prestigious lecture
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/health-sciences-research-on-inequality-and-obesity-to-be-presented-at-prestigious-lecture
A researcher from Leicester has been recognised for his excellent communication skills and efforts to share his work with the general public. The British Science Association (BSA) has announced the winners of its prestigious Award Lectures for 2018.