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New research suggests health education, Fitbits and cabin workouts can improve activity levels of lorry drivers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/shift
A targeted health programme, including health education sessions, Fitbits, and lorry cabin workouts, can improve the activity levels of long-distance heavy goods drivers in the short-term, according to new research from the National Institute of Health and Care Research...
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Gamma-ray burst is ‘Rosetta Stone’ for finding neutron star collisions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/december/gamma-ray-burst-neutron-star
A highly unusual blast of high-energy light from a nearby galaxy has been linked by a team of scientists including astronomers at the University of Leicester to a neutron star merger.
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Misogynistic attitudes towards women’s sport among male football fans
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/sport-misogyny
Openly misogynistic attitudes towards women’s sport may be common amongst male football fans, according to new research involving online message boards.
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Other funding sources for postgraduates
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/fees-funding/postgraduate-loans/other-funding-sources
There are a number of specialist organisations which offer funding to postgraduate students. You could also consider working part-time to help fund further study.
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Welcome to the LLI blog
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/lli/2016/05/25/learning-or-teaching-where-do-we-begin/
Posted by Frances Deepwell in Leicester Learning Institute: Enhancing learning and teaching on May 25, 2016 Welcome to the Leicester Learning Institute blog.
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John Bridges: Mars Science Laboratory
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2012/08/01/john-bridges-mars-science-laboratory/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on August 1, 2012 Welcome to my Mars Science Laboratory Blog. My name is Dr John Bridges and I am a planetary scientist at the University of Leicester. I am also part of the Mars Science Laboratory mission team.
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Digital Media in Everyday Life
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ms7043
Module code: MS7043 Digital media has a huge impact on our lives on an individual and global level and you’ll be investigating the theory behind this, as well as the societal impact.
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The Cell: An Introduction to Cell Biology and Microbiology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/bs1040
Module code: BS1040 This module provides an overview of key concepts concerning ‘The Cell’ by introducing you to key principles in microbiology and cell biology.
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Student research
https://le.ac.uk/natural-sciences/study/student-research
Students in Natural Sciences at the University of Leicester are given the opportunity to engage with the academic research process throughout their degree.
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Developing Effective and Inclusive Practice
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ed7428
Module code: ED7428 In this module you will explore the relationship between your own practice and a variety of theoretical perspectives on inclusion, effective practices and barriers to pedagogy, learning and teaching theories and different types of differentiation.