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Improving air quality in Nairobi
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/sustaining-world/air-quality-nairobi
Poor urban air quality is a major development issue globally, placing a huge burden on public health.
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From air travel getting safer to the doublestandards of sex tourism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/from-air-travel-getting-safer-to-the-double-standard-of-sex-tourism
In the latest in a series of opinion pieces Dr Simon Bennett from the Vaughan Centre for Lifelong Learning has written an article for The Conversation discussing how despite what news stories may suggest, air travel is actually getting safer.
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Energy research at our University set to accelerate following 180M investment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/energy-research-at-our-university-set-to-accelerate-following-ps180m-investment
Our University is set to play a crucial role in the next step towards the transformation of the UK’s energy sector after the Government confirmed £60m investment for the Energy Research Accelerator (ERA).
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Leicester’s tuberculosis research boosted by six-figure funding for lab equipment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/leicester-tuberculosis-research-boosted-funding-lab-equipment
The University of Leicester’s research into tuberculosis has been bolstered with a six-figure grant to fund new lab equipment.
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Leicester Mercury Archive
https://le.ac.uk/library/special-collections/explore/leicester-mercury-archive
Learn more about the Leicester Mercury Archive within Special Collections at the University of Leicester.
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Explore University of Leicester’s distinctive buildings and Sue Townsend treasures
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/heritage-day
The public will have the chance to examine treasures from the Sue Townsend archive and explore the University of Leicester’s characterful buildings on Saturday 14 September.
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Proposed changes at the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/january/proposed-changes-university-of-leicester
A University statement on a consultation period with 145 staff over proposals for change, with a potential net reduction of around 60 roles.
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Bestselling author Louise Doughty awarded Honorary Degree
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/louise-doughty
The bestselling Leicestershire-born author, playwright and journalist, Louise Doughty, has today (Wednesday 19 January) been awarded an Honorary Degree by the University of Leicester.
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Contemporary Entrepreneurship at the Organisation
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/research/contemporary-entrepreneurship-at-the-organisation
Lead: Dr Francis Donbesuur The Contemporary Entrepreneurship at the Organisation (CEO) Group aims to explore and understand issues of contemporary entrepreneurship within the boundaries of organisations.
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Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday to be marked with public screenings of his epic Ocean documentary
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/sir-david-attenborough-100th-birthday-screenings-ocean-documentary
The University of Leicester is inviting the public to celebrate the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough at special free screenings of his epic Ocean documentary.