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Weight loss drug hope for patients with type 2 diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/march/weight-loss-drug-hope
Patients with type 2 diabetes that were treated with a weekly injection of the breakthrough drug Semaglutide were able to achieve an average weight loss of nearly 10kg, according to a new study published in The Lancet today.
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Leicester engineers work on power systems for lunar rovers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/power-lunar-rovers
Researchers at University of Leicester and Space Park Leicester are part of a consortium developing power systems for lunar rovers that combine solar panels, batteries and radioisotope thermoelectric generators.
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Gardeners’ World presenter puts his roots down at University of Leicester’s city oasis
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/nick-bailey
A face familiar to millions of BBC Gardeners’ World viewers will be bringing his expertise to the University of Leicester after being appointed director of its Botanic Garden.
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New campaign launched to encourage students to aim Higher
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/december/meettheparents
A new scheme to encourage parents and young people to set their sights on Higher Education has been launched today (Monday). Pathways is a partnership funded by the Office for Students as part of their Uni Connect Programme.
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University of Leicester cements support of Ukraine through twinning agreement
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/december/university-twin-ukraine
The University of Leicester has signed a Memorandum of Understanding twinning it with Kremenchuk Mykhailo Otrohradskyi National University in Ukraine, in a demonstration of solidarity with institutions affected by conflict in the country.
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Making it in the UK screen sector
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/2018making-it2019-in-the-uk-screen-sector
An upcoming event will explore how the UK film and screen industries including creators, funders and businesses can work towards improving inclusion and diversity.
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Leicester scientists discover precious metals in Mordor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/mordor
Two geologists from the University of Leicester have found gold, along with copper, tellurium and other metals in a geological locality in Australia, referred to as the Mordor Igneous Complex - named after its uncanny resemblance to the location from the Lord of the Rings...
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Supporting student wellbeing at the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/supporting-student-wellbeing
Plans to support students’ mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that all students, whether they are self-isolating or not, have the support they need on and off campus at the University of Leicester.
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Training the next generation of Black health data scientists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/december/black-health-data
The University of Leicester has partnered with Health Data Research UK and BREATHE – The Health Data Research Hub for Respiratory Health to offer an internship programme providing paid work experience to future Black data scientists; a group currently under-represented within...
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UK’s Chief Medical Officer honoured by University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/uk-chief-medical-officer-honoured-university-leicester
Professor Chris Whitty, one of the most pivotal figures in the UK’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, has been honoured by the University of Leicester.