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Alec Jeffreys Forensic Genomics Unit
https://le.ac.uk/forensic-science/alec-jeffreys-forensic-genomics-unit
Find out more about the Alec Jeffreys Genomics Unit at the University of Leicester.
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Physics & Astronomy: Page 18
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/author/leigh_fletcher/page/18/
Why Not… Run a Crossword Morning? Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 12 November 2020 Postgraduates within the School run crossword coffee mornings every day to stay connected during home working, writes Rosie Hodnett.
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Forbes names Leicester academic in list of prodigious stars changing the world
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/forbes-names-leicester-academic-in-list-of-prodigious-stars-changing-the-world
A researcher from our Department of Geology has been named to Forbes’ second annual ‘30 Under 30 Europe’ list in the Science and Healthcare Category.
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Device found to lower blood pressure
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/device-found-to-lower-blood-pressure
A revolutionary device has been shown to significantly lower blood pressure among patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure, compared to those treated with usual drug measures – according to research involving the University and published in The Lancet.
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AccessAbility
https://le.ac.uk/accessability
The University of Leicester offers support and advice for students with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties as well as working with students who have sensory disabilities, mobility difficulties; mental health conditions and autism.
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Distance learning
https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/study/distance-learning
We are world leaders in archaeology and ancient history programmes by distance learning, having taught students by distance learning for 20 years.
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Lesley Davis
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2025/lesley-davis
We have learned, with deep sadness, of the death of Lesley Davis, a much-loved and respected member of the Library Services team, who passed away on 6 January 2025. The funeral will take place at Loughborough Crematorium on Thursday 30 January at 4.30pm.
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Childrens purchasing behaviour significantly impacted by social media and mobile apps research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/children2019s-purchasing-behaviour-2018significantly-impacted2019-by-social-media-and-mobile-apps-research-shows
Exposure to prompts to make in-app purchases in mobile games has a significant impact on children’s purchasing behaviour, according to a recent study funded by the European Commission involving Dr Giuseppe Veltri, who now works at the Department of Media Communication.
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International students
https://le.ac.uk/chemistry/study/undergraduate/international-students
Applications from overseas students are strongly encouraged at the University of Leicester. Over the years we have been fortunate to attract many undergraduate students from all over the world.
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Announcing 2025 Summer Internships for Leicester Undergraduates
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2025/01/09/announcing-sure2025/
Applications are open for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience scheme, which provides paid opportunities for capable undergraduates to get a flavour of what it is like to work at the cutting-edge of research in the School of Physics and Astronomy and Institute for Space.