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DNA fingerprinting
https://le.ac.uk/dna-fingerprinting
In 1984 Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys discovered the technique of genetic fingerprinting at the University of Leicester, learn more about his work.
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Responsible consumption
https://le.ac.uk/sustainability/impacts/responsible-consumption
Learn how we are reducing our resource and water consumption, and reusing resources whenever possible, incorporating circular economy principles.
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Leicester goes the distance for Hong Kong alumni
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/leicester-goes-the-distance-for-hong-kong-alumni
There may be nearly 6,000 miles between our University and Hong Kong, but that will seem like nothing at all when over 140 alumni gather to hear a space scientist speak about her journey so far towards becoming an astronaut.
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A closer look at Jupiter
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/a-closer-look-at-jupiter
The vital role that Jupiter plays in discovering the origins of our solar system was explored by a Leicester astronomer and Juno science team member.
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Students see immigration law in practice
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/students-see-immigration-law-in-practice
A group of law students recently had the opportunity to visit the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal in Birmingham, organised by Alan Desmond, lecturer and module convenor for undergraduate and postgraduate immigration law courses in the Law School.
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How women shaped University history
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/how-women-shaped-university-history
The Special Collections team in the University’s Library has unearthed a selection of treasures from the University Archives providing an insight into the University’s history and revealing how women have helped shape the institution from its foundation to the present day.
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Leicester invites space enthusiasts to join the ‘new space’ revolution
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/leicester-invites-space-enthusiasts-to-join-the-2018new-space2019-revolution
Leicester invites space enthusiasts to join the ‘new space’ revolution Leicester invites space enthusiasts to join the ‘new space’ revolution|Tickets now available for Leicester’s first SpaceUp ‘unconference’ taking place 17-18 November.
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Showcase on Asian radio in city
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/showcase-on-asian-radio-in-city
The important role played by BBC Radio Leicester in the development of Asian radio in Britain is being showcased at an event in the city.
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Functional Programming
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/co2008
Module code: CO2008 Many of the ideas used in imperative programming arose through necessity in the early days of computing when machines were much slower and had far less memory than they do today. Languages such as C(++) and Pascal carry a substantial legacy from the past.
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Athena Swan in the College
https://le.ac.uk/cls/cls-equality/athena-swan
In April 2020, the College of Life Sciences were awarded a college-wide Silver Athena SWAN award, for commitment to promoting gender equality in the College.