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About us
https://le.ac.uk/urban-history/about-us
The Centre for Urban History (CUH) at The University of Leicester has an international reputation in study of towns and cities, producing research that has a global reach.
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Travelling to the University
https://le.ac.uk/study/living-at-home/travel
Reduced season tickets available for Arriva buses. Railway station only 10-15 minutes from campus. Underground campus bike store available.
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Researchers launch hunt to find the most accurate physical activity tracker
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/researchers-launch-hunt-to-find-the-most-accurate-physical-activity-tracker
Researchers from the Diabetes Research Centre have launched a hunt to find the most accurate physical activity tracker. Fitbit, Jawbone, Garmin, Polar Loop and some cheaper devices are all going head-to-head in the study.
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Research suggests exercise counteracts sitting time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-suggests-exercise-counteracts-sitting-time
Office workers can stave off health problems associated with sitting down all day by regularly exercising, a new study from the Leicester Diabetes Centre has found.
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Researcher examines impact of slum tourism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/researcher-examines-impact-of-2018slum-tourism2019
New research from Dr Fabian Frenzel from the School of Management examines whether slums across the world have become ‘cool’ as more and more tourists discover favelas, ghettos, townships and barrios on leisurely visits.
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New research shows significant promise for Clostridium difficile infections
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/new-research-shows-significant-promise-for-clostridium-difficile-infections
A new study has confirmed the therapeutic potential of bacteriophage combinations to treat highly infectious bacteria C. difficile infections (CDI) while retaining a healthy gut.
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Caren Frosch
https://le.ac.uk/people/caren-frosch
The academic profile of Dr Caren Frosch, Lecturer at University of Leicester
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Career opportunities
https://le.ac.uk/politics/study/undergraduate/careers
Politics graduates go on to a wide range of careers. Students at the University of Leicester are equipped with a range of transferable skills that can be applied in a wide variety of occupations. Find out how we will help you to make a smooth transition from university to work.
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When to apply for accommodation
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/accommodation/how-to-apply/when-to-apply
Your offer of a place on a course at Leicester, and your acceptance of that offer, will affect when you can apply for accommodation. Find out more about when to apply.
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Social life
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/accommodation/life-in-halls/social-life
When you live in halls, you'll become part of a thriving student community where playing and relaxing is as important as working. There's also a packed schedule of free events.