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Increased risk of coronary heart disease associated with shorter height
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The shorter you are, the more your risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study led by Professor Sir Nilesh Samani (pictured), British...
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Talking points a range of topics tackled by academics this week
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Despite promises of ‘ultrafast’ broadband services in the latest Budget announcement, Dr Bianca Reisdorf from the Department of Media and...
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HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits research centre for heart disease
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HRH The Duke of Gloucester is to witness at first hand the life-saving work taking place at the University, working in partnership with...
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Public event to reveal how magic can be used to study the brain
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Have you ever wondered how scientists explore the brain, or what goes wrong during a stroke or in dementia? If so, the University is partnering...
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Leicester academic leads study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine
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Professor Gavin Murphy (pictured), British Heart Foundation (BHF) Professor of Cardiac Surgery in our Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at...
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Trailblazing women at the University celebrated in inaugural gallery
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The University today (11 March) unveils its inaugural gallery of inspirational women to celebrate International Women’s Day 2015.
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Local schoolchildren to board a steam train in the name of science
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Schoolchildren from the East Midlands will be jumping on board a steam train on Friday 13 March to perform a classic science experiment as part of...
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University launches Centre for Medicine Appeal video
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The University is investing £32 million of scarce capital resources in a brand new, state-of-the-art Centre for Medicine building, and is seeking...
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Report suggests public participation should be at the heart of big data projects
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Public participation should be at the heart of big data projects in health care and biomedical research, according to the findings of a new report...
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University launches new unit for eye-opening research
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The University has recently launched the Ulverscroft Eye Unit to further advancements in ophthalmology research.