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University of Leicester Chancellor to deliver Royal Institution’s Christmas Lectures
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/university-leicester-chancellor-maggie-royal-institution-christmas-lectures
University of Leicester Chancellor, Dr Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, will give this year’s Christmas Lectures from the Royal Institution.
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Dataset will help advance research into neuro-degenerative diseases
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/epnd-neuro-degenerative-diseases-leicester
A platform set up to help researchers look into the causes and treatments for neuro-degenerative diseases has released its first biomarker dataset with the help of experts from the University of Leicester
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Fold-out solar blankets to power satellites receives £1 million boost
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/fold-out-solar-blankets-power-satellites
A new concept for a solar blanket to power satellites that can be folded away will be developed with engineering expertise from the University of Leicester thanks to new funding.
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Suggested reading
https://le.ac.uk/history/study/undergraduate/introductory-reading
Thinking of applying for History at the University of Leicester? Expand your awareness of the scope of History before you begin your degree.
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University of Leicester sees boost in student numbers as widening participation strategy bears fruit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/university-of-leicester-sees-boost-in-student-numbers-as-widening-participation-strategy-bears-fruit
Undergraduate registrations at the University of Leicester increased by almost 10 per cent last year and applications for this year are also on the rise, bucking the national trend, the latest figures from UCAS show.
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Obituary
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/queen-elizabeth-ii/obituary
It is with great sadness we reflect on Her Majesty The Queen’s connection to the University
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Future of Work
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/research/future-of-work
The future of work is the subject of intense debate. This debate is shaped by multiple, overlapping “megatrends” which are seen as driving the evolution of—or revolutionary ruptures in—the world of work and employment.
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Our building
https://le.ac.uk/engineering/about/building
The Engineering Building at the University of Leicester is widely regarded as one of the most architecturally important buildings of its era.
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Survey into the nation’s mental health will inform public policy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/mental-health-survey
The University of Leicester is conducting a national mental health and well-being survey to help inform public policy in England
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Diabetes 'tidal wave' imminent for young people, says global expert
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/january/diabetes-tidal-wave-young-people-report-melanie-davies
The increased time young people are spending on digital channels, such as TV subscription services and gaming, is creating a new culture of “sedentary children”, with a leading professor calling for urgent action to “change mindsets” on diabetes following the publication of a...