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Leicester pays tribute to scientist and humanitarian Sir Geoff Palmer
/news/2025/october/leicester-tribute-scientist-humanitarian-sir-geoff-palmer
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has paid tribute to one of the institution’s most respected graduates: renowned scientist and humanitarian Professor Emeritus Sir Geoff Palmer KT OBE.
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Leicester geneticist involved in internet for DNA
/news/2015/january/leicester-geneticist-involved-in-internet-for-dna
Scientists at the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ are playing a central role in the development of what is being described as ‘an internet for DNA’.
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Policy relating to proof-reading services
/policies/research/proof-reading
Guidance on proof-reading The University does not offer a proof-reading service to students nor does it recommend the use of any proof-reading services.
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https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/sapphire/2020/09/08/quality-improvement-in-colonoscopy-a-view-from-sweden/
Posted by carolyntarrant in SAPPHIRE (Social science APPlied to Healthcare Improvement REsearch) on September 8, 2020 I am Annica, a PhD student from Sweden.
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Supervisory support
/study/research-degrees/support/supervisory
Our PhD students benefit from supervision from internationally recognised scholars and researchers who are at the frontiers of their disciplines.
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Chemical in red grapes may help prevent bowel cancer
/news/2015/july/chemical-in-red-grapes-may-help-prevent-bowel-cancer
Resveratrol, a chemical found in red grapes, is more effective in smaller doses at preventing bowel cancer in mice than high doses, according to new research published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
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Trial success for less invasive life-saving cardiac procedure
/news/2020/may/tavi
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 open-heart surgery.
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19th century cake and icing recipes highlight historical approaches to baking
/news/2016/august/19th-century-cake-and-icing-recipes-highlight-historical-approaches-to-baking
An historical recipe for a 19th century version of Great British Bake Off classic Shrowsbury Cake has been made available by the University's Special Collections.
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Research suggests controversial test could be leading to unnecessary open heart operations
/news/2017/february/research-suggests-controversial-test-could-be-leading-to-unnecessary-open-heart-operations
An approved international test to check whether people need open heart surgery could be sending twice as many people under the knife unnecessarily, at a cost of nearly £75m, research by our University has suggested.
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Preparations for the reinterment
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See additional preparations for the reinterment of the remains of King Richard III.