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The history of Chemistry and Physics at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/physics/about/anniversary/history
The Departments of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Leicester have a rich history dating back to the early 20th century.
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University Researcher featured in inspiring new book showcasing tech career journeys
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/book-stem-house-of-commons-technology-leicester
University of Leicester researcher Dr Elpida Vounzoulaki is among those featured in a new book inspiring teenagers to take up a career in technology
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Open letter from our President and Vice-Chancellor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/open-letter-from-vice-chancellor
An open letter concerning COVID-19 to parents, carers and friends from President and Vice-Chancellor, Nishan Canagarajah.
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Tequila: Pulque’s Friend, Cousin, Usurper?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/consumingauthenticities/2015/09/01/tequila-pulques-friend-cousin-usurper/
Deborah Toner discusses the relationship and rivalry between pulque and tequila in Mexican history, and summarises a recently published book by Marie Sarita Gaytan, Tequila: Distilling the Spirit of Mexico (Stanford University Press, 2014)
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Acarajé diaries. Day 6 – University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/consumingauthenticities/2015/06/30/acaraje-diaries-day-6/
Project co-investigator Ana Martins describes here research on Acarajé, and ongoing fieldwork in Salvador.
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Research suggests people with forms of earlyonset Parkinsons disease may benefit from boosting niacin in diet
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/research-suggests-people-with-forms-of-early-onset-parkinson2019s-disease-may-benefit-from-boosting-niacin-in-diet
People with certain forms of early-onset Parkinson’s disease may benefit from boosting the amount of niacin in their diet, according to new research from our University. Niacin, or Vitamin B3, is found in a variety of foods, including nuts and meat.
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Researcher discusses link between Maths and Music
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/researcher-discusses-link-between-maths-and-music
In anticipation of World Maths Day on Saturday 15 October, Leicester mathematician Professor Ruslan Davidchack describes mathematics as “the highest form of intellectual art known to mankind”.
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About the Doctoral College
https://le.ac.uk/research/doctoral-college/about
We ensure that as a research student, supervisor or early career researcher, you work in a high quality research training environment.
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Leicester to hold photographic exhibition of womens involvement in space
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/leicester-to-hold-photographic-exhibition-of-womens-involvement-in-space
A free public exhibition of photographs which show how women have contributed to the space sector is being held at our University between 8 - 18 March.
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Honorary Professor appointed Editor in Chief at international scientific journal
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/february/clinical-radiology
Honorary Professor and Consultant Radiologist at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Professor Arumugam Rajesh, has been appointed as the new Editor in Chief of international scientific monthly journal, Clinical Radiology.