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Research to understand peatland policy ‘on the ground’
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Postgraduate research at the University of Leicester is seeking to understand how peatland policy is implemented at a local level, gaining...
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Digital self-management app for people with Chronic Kidney Disease improves knowledge, skills, and confidence in looking after own health
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Researchers from the University of Leicester have developed a web-based app to provide patients living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)...
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Scientists investigate if red grape chemical can keep bowel cancer at bay
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Trial led by University of Leicester scientists is giving participants resveratrol as a potential prevention drug for bowel cancer.
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Professor Heiko Balzter shares hopes for COP29 and the path toward global climate action
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Professor Heiko Balzter, Director of the Institute for Environmental Futures, speaks as he attends COP29 on behalf of the University of Leicester
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University marks Prematurity Awareness Month by encouraging schools to take up the Prem Aware Award to support children born early
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Research undertaken by experts from the University of Leicester is helping to support parents and teachers of children born prematurely
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Leicester archaeology student shares passion for local history with fellow firefighters
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A watch manager in the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is helping other firefighters in the region to get involved with archaeology.
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Leicester delegation to bring environmental research insights to the heart of COP29
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University of Leicester researchers will bring their expertise in climate, sustainability and environmental issues to this year’s COP event in...
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Groundbreaking workshop at Space Park Leicester sparks carbon removal collaboration with UNDO
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Event with Space Park Leicester and carbon removal innovators UNDO explored potential synergies in environmental research and data science.
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Professor Phil Baker to leave his 'home town' University of Leicester
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Professor Phil Baker, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research & Enterprise (PVCRE), will be leaving the University of Leicester to take up a new role as Pro...
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Leicester sports sociologist examines the making of British football
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The history of British football and its people is the subject of a book from University of Leicester sports sociologist, John Williams.