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New blood test for human TB may also identify people most at risk
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A new study conducted by researchers in Leicester and Nottingham has shown the potential for a new blood test to not only diagnose human...
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Leicester honorary graduates announced for 2019
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has announced this year’s recipients of honorary degrees, awarded to those in recognition of their achievements in...
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Air pollution speeds up ageing of the lungs and increases chronic lung disease risk
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A study of more than 300,000 people has found that exposure to outdoor air pollution is linked to decreased lung function and an increased risk of...
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New BHF investment to bolster world-class research at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has received £1 million in funding from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to strengthen its world-class research into...
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Michael Flanagan appointed Director of Estates and Campus Services
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ is delighted to announce that Michael Flanagan will be joining us to lead our Estates and Campus Services Division.
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Leicester technician wins prestigious Papin Prize
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A technician from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ has won a prestigious Papin Prize at the Higher Education Technicians Summit (HETS) conference in...
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Rapid spread of a meningitis bacteria linked to hypermutable sequences helping avoidance of the immune system
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An enhanced potential to avoid the human immune system has been found in recent serogroup W isolates of Neisseria meningitidis by University of...
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Archaeological excavations at Bradgate Park uncover the home of Lady Jane Grey
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Archaeologists from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ have returned to Bradgate Park for their fifth season of excavations.
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NHS funding fosters health inequalities
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Poverty and deprivation are strongly associated with poor health outcomes, including higher levels of multimorbidity and mortality, resulting in...
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Centre for Hate Studies launches new suite of digital training on hate and extremism
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The Centre for Hate Studies at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ has developed a new, free-of-charge suite of digital training modules on hate and...