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Science storyteller is honoured by the University of Leicester
/news/2024/july/grads-fox
An expert who helps journalists navigate complex science stories has been honoured by the University of Leicester.
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Breakthrough study uncovers origin of plant sperm
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A large international team of researchers has uncovered the origin of an ancient genetic mechanism needed for plant fertility
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Departments receive recognition for tackling gender inequality
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Advance HE has announced that three University of Leicester departments are among the most recent institutions and departments to receive an...
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Local research study contributes to global findings which pinpoint genes for depression across ethnicities
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A University of Leicester study has contributed to the world’s largest and most diverse genetic study ever into major depression, helping to...
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Leicester’s Top 5 COVID research studies
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One of the top ten Universities in the UK for COVID research has highlighted its top five research projects that have had a global impact.
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Pioneering centre receives £4 million boost
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A pioneering centre at the University of Leicester which studies bacteriophages to combat antibiotic resistant bacteria has received a major boost...
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From black holes to ancient fossils innovative images highlight University research
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The winners of this year’s Images of Research exhibition have been announced, highlighting some of the key research innovations currently taking...
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University of Leicester scientist takes cancer biomarker research to Parliament
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PhD student at the Leicester Cancer Research Centre, Tumie Ntereke, presents her work to politicians and expert judges on 6 March
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Leicester-led study finds long-COVID leaves tell-tale traces in the blood
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A study into the long-term health impacts of coronavirus, led by experts from the University of Leicester, has found long-COVID leaves tell-tale...
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Archaeologists identify changes to human bone following introduction of tobacco in Western Europe
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University of Leicester researchers hope to better understand how tobacco consumption has historically impacted human health.