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Distinguished literary figures from Leicester to be honoured
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Two of Leicester’s best loved and most enduring literary figures are to be honoured by our University at its graduation ceremonies this month.
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Hear from the experts on medical marvels
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The public is being invited to hear about latest advances in cancer and conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s diseases.
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Researchers suggest targeting freshers could halt spread of meningitis
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A campaign targeted at students arriving at university for the first time could hold the key to reducing the spread of meningitis and septicaemia,...
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University to offer scholarship opportunities in Museum Studies
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A chance to forge a career in the museum and heritage sector is being offered by our University through a scholarship programme.
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Study reveals Congo swamps as the worlds largest tropical peatland
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A vast peatland in the Congo Basin has been mapped for the first time, revealing it to be largest in the tropics.
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New report shows drivers are unaware of the serious consequences of failing to stop after an accident
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A new report by our Department of Criminology provides insight into the reasons why drivers fail to stop after an accident.
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Experts probe Mumbais history
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The history of India’s richest city, Mumbai, has been explored at an international conference co-convened by the University of Leicester.
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Free online course to tackle ethically unsound research
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A free online course offered by our University and aimed at aspiring academics hopes to help tackle issues surrounding ethically unsound research.
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Will AI ever understand human emotions
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Dr Leandro Minku from the Department of Informatics has written an article for The Conversation discussing the growing data and processing power...
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Research reveals what audiences expect when TV is offensive
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Researchers from Leicester and Birmingham City University have revealed some of the key concerns audiences have with television they find ‘offensive’.