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• Irish Ambassador speaks at launch of book co-edited by Leicester academic

  Date: 6 February 2017

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  The Ambassador of Ireland in the United Kingdom, His Excellency Ambassador Dan Mulhall (pictured on the left), spoke at the launch of a new book...

• Leicester student skydives from 10000 feet to raise money for charity founded by the man who saved her life

  Date: 16 October 2017

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  Student from our University and unequivocal star of the summer Abbie Brown skydived from 10,000 feet in August to raise money for children’s...

• The Leicester policy expert making a difference in Parliament

  Date: 28 May 2024

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  Rick Whitaker, Professor of Politics at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, is bringing his research to Parliament thanks to his special advisor role.

• Vegan diet could control blood sugar for people with type 2 diabetes

  Date: 30 March 2021

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  A study supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and NIHR Applied Research...

• University Head of School selected as member of Blue Plaques Panel

  Date: 16 November 2023

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  Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Head of Museum Studies has been announced as one of the newest members of English Heritage’s Blue Plaques Panel.

• Exciting placebo research to be unveiled at literary event

  Date: 9 May 2024

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  Ground-breaking research into the study of placebos will be discussed at an event at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Attenborough Film Theatre...

• University Head of School to hold public lecture on trust in museums

  Date: 6 March 2024

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  Professor Tilly Blyth, Head of School of Museum Studies will hold a public lecture on trust in museums at Keele University.

• Machine learning reveals clues to improved weather forecasting in our atmosphere

  Date: 4 June 2024

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  Inspired by statistical mechanics, scientists co-led by Â鶹ÊÓƵ applied algorithms designed to study molecules to atmospheric data...

• Trial success for less invasive life-saving cardiac procedure

  Date: 28 May 2020

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  A nationwide study led by Leicester academics has shown that a less invasive procedure to treat a common heart problem is just as effective as...

• Pioneering research into rare cancer is making a difference

  Date: 10 October 2023

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  A professor who is ranked the highest in the world in his field is celebrating after receiving a prestigious award for his pioneering research...