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Government commits 60 million of funding to universities in the midlands
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/government-commits-ps60-million-of-funding-to-universities-in-the-midlands
The Government has today confirmed £60 million for a new energy research project in the Midlands.
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Boost to improve the UKs capability in Earth observation to tackle environmental challenges globally
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/boost-to-improve-the-uk2019s-capability-in-earth-observation-to-tackle-environmental-challenges-globally
Our University is part of a new £2m joint programme which will help to develop innovative technologies to observe Earth from space.
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The increase in funded medical school places from 2018 is obviously good news but there is a snag
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/more-medical-school-places-will-not-solve-doctor-shortage
Professor Philip Baker (pictured), Head of the College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean of Medicine, has written an article for University Business discussing the increase in funded medical school places from 2018 announced by...
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Artisans and activists in the world of handmade crafts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/artisans-and-activists-in-the-world-of-handmade-crafts
Bake-off and sewing bee enthusiasts have fuelled a revival of traditional crafts, but a week of events at our University will explore whether they could also be part of a cultural revolution.
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University features in Sun exclusive
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/university-features-in-sun-exclusive
The University has featured in a national report on animal research. A writer and photographer from The Sun were given access to our biomedical research facility and had the chance to witness research as well as talk to academics, technicians and professional services staff.
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Expert opinions cover Chilcot Theresa May greenhouse gases and Muslim students
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/expert-opinions-cover-chilcot-the-iraq-war-and-greenhouse-gases
Dr Robert Dover from the Department of Politics and International Relations has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing the aftermath of the Chilcot report.
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Local school pupil presents at national event with help from Leicester engineers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/local-school-pupil-presents-at-national-event-with-help-from-leicester-engineers
A young learner from Leicestershire has had her work showcased at a national science event thanks to the support from engineers at the University.
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The forerunners of Leicester City FC
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/the-forerunners-of-leicester-city-fc
Leicester City Football Club's outstanding performance in the Premier League has taken the world by storm, making Leicester one of only six teams to win.
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Leicester Citys success was written in a 120 yearold football prophecy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/leicester-city2019s-success-was-written-in-a-100-year-old-football-prophecy
Leicester City Football Club’s (LCFC) monumental success in the Premier League was prophesised over 120 years ago - by Leicester fans in 1895.
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Leicester ranked 37th in the world in THE University Impact Rankings 2019
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/april/03-the-university-impact-rankings-2019
The University of Leicester is delighted to announce that we have been ranked 37th in the inaugural international Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings out of well over 500 institutions from 75 countries worldwide.