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The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ pledges commitment to the local community
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The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is among 30 universities to sign new “Civic University Agreement†to reaffirm local role.
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New research suggests a simple blood test could improve the early detection of lung cancer
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ researchers hope earlier diagnosis could improve prognosis New research led by scientists at the Medical Research Council...
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Leicester ranked 4th best city in the UK for starting a business
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New research reveals that Leicester is one of the leading UK cities for launching successful start-ups.
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Doctoral College Week, 18-22 March 2019
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The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s postgraduate research students, early career researchers and research staff will be celebrated in a range of events...
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ExoMars rover named after DNA pioneer
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The European Space Agency has named its new ExoMars rover Rosalind Franklin, after the DNA pioneer, it has been announced.
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SPRINT programme launched in Scotland to help SMEs develop new commercial products based on space technology and expertise
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Launched at DATA.SPACE 2019, Scottish businesses can access funded UK university expertise to drive commercial product development.
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Ophthalmology researcher wins prestigious prize
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Best Talk prize for Dr Zhanhan Tu at the European Paediatric Opthalmological Society conference.
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Crocus Sundays at the Botanic Garden
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Botanic Garden to host the perennially popular Crocus Sundays event this year on 24 February and 3 March.
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Obituary: Vikki Orvice
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The University is saddened to hear that alumna Vikki Orvice has passed away at the age of 56. Vikki studied a BA English and graduated in 1984.
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Innovative healthcare project to link patient data receives government funding
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ-led research to increase efficiency of data sharing within the NHS.