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University to showcase research stars of tomorrow
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/university-to-showcase-research-stars-of-tomorrow
The University of Leicester’s annual event celebrating postgraduate research returns this week, providing members of the public the opportunity to discover more about the diverse range of cutting-edge work of the University’s Postgraduate Researchers.
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New video features student effort to develop eco-friendly technologies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/new-video-features-student-effort-to-develop-eco-friendly-technologies
A PhD student from our Department of Chemistry has participated in a new video that promotes his environmental research – and highlights opportunities for fellow researchers.
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TEDxLeicester to take satellite technology one step beyond
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/tedxleicester-to-take-satellite-technology-2018one-step-beyond2019
Some of the innovative and cutting-edge applications that satellite technology and its data are being put to will be explored in a TEDxLeicester event in partnership with the University of Leicester and the National Space Centre.
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The Weakest Links Anne Robinson to speak at Literary Leicester event honouring the life of revered editor Alexander Chancellor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/the-weakest-link2019s-anne-robinson-to-speak-at-literary-leicester-event-honouring-the-life-of-revered-editor-alexander-chancellor
A panel of esteemed writers and journalists will commemorate the life and work of Spectator editor Alexander Chancellor CBE on Wednesday 15 November at 4.00 pm.
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Project to explore how survival of British hedgehogs is affected by changing climate
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/project-to-explore-how-survival-of-british-hedgehogs-is-affected-by-changing-climate
Researchers from our University will be exploring how the UK’s changing climate could be affecting the survival of British hedgehogs as part of a new project to protect endangered animal species.
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The outlawed Shrove Tuesday tradition of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/the-outlawed-shrove-tuesday-tradition-of-leicester
Shrove Tuesday – taking place this year on 28 February – often involves the flipping of savoury and sweet pancakes, but prior to 1846 the city of Leicester had its own very particular way of celebrating the event.
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University supporting Town and Gown 10k run
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/university-supporting-town-and-gown-10k-run
The University of Leicester has declared its support for the new Leicester Town and Gown charity run. The 10k race, organised by charity Muscular Dystrophy UK, is coming to the city for the first time on Sunday 5 March.
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Leicester leads study pointing to postcode lottery in aneurysm care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-leads-study-pointing-to-postcode-lottery-in-aneurysm-care
A postcode lottery in access to treatment means people suffering from thoracic aortic diseases are up to four times more likely to receive treatment in some parts of the UK compared to others, according to new research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and led by...
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Student research project hopes to help tackle undernutrition in sub-Saharan Africa
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/student-research-project-hopes-to-help-tackle-undernutrition-in-sub-saharan-africa
Exchange students studying on the University of Leicester’s Natural Sciences programme have been involved in a research project investigate major public health concerns in developing nations, including sub-Saharan Africa.
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The University of Leicester to take part in ERA 2 Initiative
https://le.ac.uk/sustainable-materials-processing/news/the-university-of-leicester-to-take-part-in-era-2-initiative
The University of Leicester School of Chemistry and the Materials Centre are to take part in the new Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) initiative, ERA-2.