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Leicester welcomes its world-changing Future 50 researchers
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The next generation of world-changing researchers was given a warm welcome by the University of Leicester this week.
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First glimpse into a vital developmental milestone opens new healthcare possibilities
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University of Leicester scientist develops first multiscale computer model that captures aspects of human gastrulation - the process that leads to...
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Charlotte lands medicine place after Clearing success at Leicester
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Charlotte Ellse didn’t let a GCSE grade hold her back when pursuing her dream of studying medicine – and thanks to Clearing at the University of...
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Phage research report conclusions welcomed by Leicester experts
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University of Leicester experts in phages contributed to a Government Select Committee report on the potential use of phages to fight bacterial...
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Revolutionary new treatment set to transform lives of severe asthma sufferers
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The future for people suffering from severe asthma is looking bright after a Leicester-based research team confirm the benefits of a...
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Hive of activity how genes turn bees into workers and queens
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Biologists have discovered that one of nature’s most important pollinators - the buff-tailed bumblebee – either ascends to the land of milk and...
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University of Leicester-led training centre to fuse AI into metals industry
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New £18 million Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Digital Transformation of Metals Industry (DigitalMetal) funded by the Engineering and...
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Researcher to discuss the future beyond antibiotics at lecture
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Pioneering research into bacteriophage therapy as an alternative to antibiotics will be discussed at this year’s Frank May Prize Lecture on Monday...
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New scientific technique helps catch wildlife criminals
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DNA tests co-developed by scientists from the University of Leicester and Scotland’s wildlife forensic lab are helping to catch criminals involved...
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Leicester link to Nobel Prize winners
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In the latest announcement from the Nobel Prize committee, US academics Jeffrey Hall, Michael Rosbash at Brandeis University, Boston and Mike...