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Neaverson legacy
https://le.ac.uk/giving/legacy-gifts/neaversonlegacy
Janet Leaverson's legacy gift, supporting our Library archives work on Richard III
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Scientists develop new product to tackle Salmonella
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/salmonella
Scientists have successfully developed a bacteriophage product to prevent Salmonella in broiler chickens.
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Leicester in the running for hat-trick of student-centered awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/leicester-in-the-running-for-hat-trick-of-student-centered-awards
The University of Leicester has been shortlisted in three prestigious award categories based on student opinion.
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Why are we all so fascinated by language
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/why-are-we-all-so-fascinated-by-language
Have you ever wondered why some people learn a language more easily than others? Why Donald Trump sounds different to other politicians? Whether we’ll all be speaking English, Chinese or Martian in the future? A brand new free online course provided by the University will be...
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Five reasons why we need to look at childbirth and the media
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/five-reasons-why-we-need-to-look-at-childbirth-and-the-media
An academic from our University has discussed ways in which the media shapes society’s perceptions, anxieties and emotions arising out of birth.
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A garden fit for a king
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/a-garden-fit-for-a-king
The University’s Special Collections houses an exceptional collection of rare books and prints from the 17th century, which throws light on the life of diarist and writer John Evelyn, who documented major events during his lifetime – including the last major epidemic of the...
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New programme to open up opportunities for medical training
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/new-programme-to-open-up-opportunities-for-medical-training-1
The University, in partnership with a local charitable trust, has launched a new Foundation Year course for its Medical degree programme aimed at increasing access to the medical professions from less-represented group.
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Clearing out student accommodation reaps rich rewards for charity
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/december/12-bhf-collection
A charity scheme that encourages students to donate their unwanted items at the end of term instead of throwing them away, has saved an incredible 39 tonnes of items from being thrown away in Leicester.
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Researcher publishes parliamentary report on the rise of fake news
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/researcher-publishes-parliamentary-report-on-the-rise-of-fake-news
Katie Raymer, who is studying for a PhD in our Department of Physics and Astronomy, has co-authored a report as part of her STFC internship with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology examining how people access news and information and the rise of fake news.
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Engineering Building roof reconstruction has exceeded expectations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/engineering-building-roof-reconstruction-has-2018exceeded-expectations2019
The ambitious project to replace the roof of our world-famous Engineering Building, which saw all the 2,500 glass panels of the diamond-shaped roof reconstructed and replaced to exacting standards, has been officially completed.