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• Genetic risk for atypical heart attack in women identified

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/08-genetic-risk-for-atypical-heart-attack-in-women-identified

  New research published by teams from Leicester, UK and Paris, France in collaboration with international partners from the US and Australia, has found a common genetic factor that confers a significant risk of atypical heart attacks in women.

• Scientists cook up a green recipe for recycling lithium-ion batteries using vegetable oil

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/february/battery-recycling-lithium-ion-cooking-oil

  Technique developed at University of Leicester enables cheaper and sustainable recycling of battery black mass and could impact lithium-ion batteries used in billions of electronics and electric vehicles worldwide

• Leicester tops UK ranking for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals category

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/june/the-impact-rankings

  New rankings have put the University of Leicester at the top of the UK tree for higher education (HE) institutions committed to working towards peace, justice and strong institutions.

• ChancellorElect in visit to University and city report now online

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/chancellor-elect-in-visit-to-university-and-city

  Lord Willetts, Chancellor-Elect of the University visited the campus on 15 February to celebrate the official launch of his new book, A University Education.

• First evidence for Julius Caesars invasion of Britain discovered by Leicester team

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/first-evidence-for-julius-caesars-invasion-of-britain-discovered-by-leicester-team

  The first evidence for Julius Caesar’s invasion of Britain has been discovered by a team from our School of Archaeology and Ancient History. The findings will be explored as part of the BBC Four’s Digging For Britain on Wednesday 29 November at 9:00PM.

• Urgent action required to protect world’s coral reefs from disappearing within three decades, warn experts

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/coral-reefs

  In 2018 the Vibrant Oceans group identified 50 reefs that are most likely to resist and survive climate change. The habitats are located largely in the Pacific and Indian oceans, with further reefs in the Caribbean and east of Africa.

• University of Leicester junior doctor recognised for pioneering COVID-19 research

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/dan-pan

  A University of Leicester researcher has been recognised for his pioneering research into how COVID-19 spreads from person to person.

• Leicester research aims to tackle overheating in children’s hospital wards

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/leicester-research-overheating-childrens-hospital-wards

  The University of Leicester is part of a study which aims to reduce the health risks posed by children’s hospital wards heating up due to climate change.

• Outgoing students

  https://le.ac.uk/cite/study-abroad-unit/outgoing

  Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience. It will give you the opportunity to broaden your academic and social horizons while enhancing your future career prospects.

• Digital Media and Everyday Life

  https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/ms2009

  Module code: MS2009 (double module) Digital media have become an essential element of our everyday lives. In this module we will examine the shifts that new media technologies have brought about in our daily routines and offer insights into the ways we interact with new media.