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Current view on origins of Parkinsons disease challenged by new findings
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The neurodegeneration that occurs in Parkinson’s disease is a result of stress on the endoplasmic reticulum in the cell rather than failure of the...
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Leicester economics researcher reality checks EU debate
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A University academic formed part of an expert panel for a debate organised by BBC Radio Leicester on the arguments for and against leaving the...
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An architects view of the Centre for Medicine project
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A leading architectural magazine has run a lengthy feature on the University’s Centre for Medicine project, detailing the array of innovative...
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Exams put to the test in learning and teaching conference
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Our University is holding its 4th annual learning and teaching one-day conference which aims to celebrate learning and teaching through a...
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UK medical sciences would have to scale back ambition if we became isolated from the European Union says academic
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UK medical sciences may have to ‘scale back its ambition’ if Britain leaves the European Union, according to Professor Andrew Tobin...
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Cutting ourselves out of the worlds largest economic bloc would undermine our position as a global leader in science and innovation
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President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle (pictured) has joined 95 other UK university Vice-Chancellors in outlining why universities are...
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University cited by Leicester MP in European Union membership debate
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Our University has been cited in a European Union membership debate in the House of Commons by Leicester West and Labour MP, Liz Kendall, on 15 June.
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Researcher examines impact of slum tourism
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New research from Dr Fabian Frenzel from the School of Management examines whether slums across the world have become ‘cool’ as more and more...
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Expert opinions cover Brexit football hooliganism and the aging process
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Professor Clare Anderson from the School of History has written an article discussing some of the positive benefits of EU membership and how it is...
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Eddie Izzard event at University of Leicester cancelled
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Eddie Izzard’s talk at the University of Leicester, as part of his Stand Up For Europe campaign, was cancelled following the suspension of EU...