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Talks for schools
https://le.ac.uk/gge/outreach/talks-schools
In the School of Geography, Geology and the Environment, we offer a series of talks for schools aimed at A2- and AS-level students. Topics include earthquakes, oceans, prehistoric weather and more. Find out more and how to book.
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Ethnic minority and poorer children more likely to die in intensive care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/ethnic-minority-death-children-intensive-care-leicester
Children from ethnic minority backgrounds and those living in areas with higher levels of child poverty are more likely to die in intensive care than White children and those from the least deprived areas, new study by University of Leicester researchers shows
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Thesis examination
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/senate-regulations/senate-regulation-9/appendix-2/thesis-examination
(2)9.46 A higher doctorate may be awarded on the basis of an examination of the written thesis without a viva voce examination. (2)9.47 The examination shall normally be completed within six months of the examiners receiving the higher doctorate candidate’s thesis.
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‘Pivotal’ study finds benefits of reduced calorie diet for pregnant women with gestational diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/february/reduced-calorie-diet-pregnant-women-gestational-diabetes
New research from the University of Leicester has found following a reduced calorie diet during the third trimester of pregnancy is safe and beneficial for pregnant women with a body mass index (BMI) of over 25 kg/m2 who have gestational diabetes.
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Universities call on communities to shape research to solve real-life problems
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/leicester-universities-communities-research-solve-real-life-problems
Community organisations across Leicester and Leicestershire are being offered the chance to steer university research.
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Education for sustainable development
https://le.ac.uk/sustainability/education-for-sustainable-development
Learn more about the sustainability initiatives the University offers its students, staff and visitors.
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Intelligence, Security and Strategic Studies
https://le.ac.uk/politics/research/intelligence-security-and-strategic-studies
The Intelligence, Security and Strategic Studies (ISSS) at The University of Leicester brings together a range of scholars from across the field of international studies whose research responds to the most pressing issues and challenges in contemporary global politics.
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Programme
https://le.ac.uk/research/natural-heritage/heritage-hub/celebration-of-heritage/programme
Scheduled activities All activities are in the main square of the Students' Union (Percy Gee Building) unless otherwise stated. (Full access guide.) 11.00am-11.30am SU Chorus performance 11.30am-12.30pm SU Big Band 12.
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American Studies @ 21
https://le.ac.uk/american-studies/about/as21
Deborah Toner Deborah Toner Deborah Toner The Centre of American Studies is the warmest, funniest and most generous community of colleagues and students I've ever been part of - here's to the next 21 years! Amy Bentley Amy Bentley Amy Bentley My time at the Centre...
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James Webb Space Telescope discovers high-altitude jet stream at Jupiter’s equator
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/jupiter-jet-streams
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) team including University of Leicester scientists has discovered a never-before-seen feature in Jupiter’s atmosphere.