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Oration by University of Leicester Orator Professor Stewart Petersen
https://le.ac.uk/dna-fingerprinting/honorary-degree-oration
Sir Jeffreys, one of the most distinguished Geneticists of this age was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science at the University of Leicester.
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Student projects
https://le.ac.uk/computing-and-mathematical-sciences/services-for-business/student-projects
Find out about how students in the Department of Informatics at the University of Leicester can aid external clients on projects, providing a unique opportunity for companies to access the expertise of students and staff while getting some real work done.
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Living relatives
https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/identification/genetics/living-relatives
Through DNA analysis from living relatives, we were able to confirm the identity of the skeleton in Greyfriars.
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Events in Israel, Palestine and the Middle East
https://le.ac.uk/about/conflict-support/israel-palestine
See more about the current events in Israel, Palestine and the Middle East, and the University's response.
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The economy will suffer Demetriades on Brexit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/the-economy-will-suffer-demetriades-on-brexit
Given that a poll published in May showed than 88% of economists feared a long term fall in GDP if the UK left the single market, it's difficult to find anyone in the field of economics who believes that Britain leaving the EU will have an economic benefit.
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New report demonstrates impact of programme preparing refugees for academic life
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/report-impact-programme-preparing-refugees-academic-life
The RefugEAP Programme supports refugee-background students aspiring to university in developing their English for academic settings using a trauma-informed approach, run as a unique joint collaboration between the University of Leicester and the University of Leeds
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Awards
https://le.ac.uk/about/making-a-difference/edi/awards
The University of Leicester is proud to have achieved external recognition for our commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion through the following charter marks and accreditations.
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PhD researcher developing technique to estimate biomass and carbon more efficiently
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/phd-researcher-to-further-develop-technique-to-estimate-biomass-and-carbon-more-efficiently
With climate change a pressing issue, measuring carbon in forests and understanding how efficiently carbon is stored is increasingly vital.
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Our world is a work in progress
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/may/research-world-in-progress
We are proud to launch a new campaign to showcase just a snapshot of the world-changing research that has taken place at our University in recent years.
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University of Leicester and Sporting Equals address lack of diversity in sports leadership
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/december/leaderboard
A programme designed to support and prepare people from minority ethnic backgrounds for future governance and leadership roles in UK sport has completed its fourth year.