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The Boy Who Lived Students put the science of Harry Potters universe to the test
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In the world of Harry Potter the young wizard undergoes two magical biological transformations: eating Gillyweed to grow gills in order to breathe...
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NIHR anniversary report highlights Leicester research
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Two projects at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ have been highlighted as shining examples of the benefits of research commissioned by the National...
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Leicester recognises outstanding contributions to its medical research and education
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Two individuals who have distinguished themselves by a lifelong dedication to the work of our University are to be honoured today (26 May).
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University celebrates 50th anniversary of UKs first mass communication research centre
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2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the University's Centre for Mass Communication Research – the first Centre of its kind studying mass...
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Expert opinions cover Gibraltar in the EU debate and Mary Berrys Bakewell tart recipe and online archiving
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Dr Simon Dixon from the Special Collections has written an article for Think: Leicester about the closure of BBC Food and how much of its content...
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University celebrates prospering partnership between academia and medical practice
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Our University is celebrating the close collaboration between academia and medical practice by recognising, at an unprecedented scale, the...
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University geneticist warns of pseudoscience in industries
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A University scientist has joined leading scientists from across Europe in raising an alarm over the ‘pseudoscience’ concerning regulation of...
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Local charity donates equipment to diabetes centre
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A charity has donated a state-of-the-art treadmill to the Leicester Diabetes Research centre to help progress research into the condition.
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Diabetes professors support ban on junk food adverts
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Junk food advertising aimed at children has “no place in a fit and proper societyâ€, according to a leading diabetes expert in light of a further...
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Scientists and engineers complete testing for space technology for the next decade
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A UK team - including scientists from the University – has returned from a series of rigorous tests carried out on instrumentation for the premier...