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• Get to know your brain at Neuroscience events for Brain Awareness Day

  Date: 10 Mar 2017

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  The University will be hosting two events for Brain Awareness Day on Wednesday 15 March.

• Scientists explore the latest developments in brain research with a free event as part of Brain Awareness Day

  Date: 8 Mar 2016

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  Our University is to host a free event which coincides with a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of neurological research.

• Leicester scientists in discovery of new type of plant

  Date: 17 Aug 2017

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  Dr James Higgins from our Department of Genetics and Genome Biology has been involved in the discovery of a new type of plant growing in Shetland.

• Genomic sequencing confirms breast cancer link between Leicester sisters

  Date: 26 Sep 2019

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  Two Leicester sisters who had their entire genomes sequenced in the hope of finding answers to their family history of breast cancer have learnt...

• New £10.4 million research centre will unlock new tests, treatments and cures for people living with rare kidney diseases

  Date: 23 Apr 2024

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  Thousands of people living with rare kidney disease will have access to improved diagnostics, treatments and potentially cures, thanks to the...

• Leicester engineers to stress test new technology to store waste heat

  Date: 9 May 2024

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  A Europe-wide project developing a new electrothermal energy storage system involves materials experts at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ and will...

• Â鶹ÊÓƵ heart research receives £7 million funding boost

  Date: 24 May 2024

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  The British Heart Foundation has awarded £3 million to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (BHF) to support its world-class cardiovascular disease...

• Openness in animal research among UK’s best

  Date: 23 May 2022

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  The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has once again been named as one of the UK’s ‘Leaders in Openness’ by national body Understanding Animal Research.

• Â鶹ÊÓƵ launches five new Research Institutes

  Date: 27 Oct 2022

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  Â鶹ÊÓƵ launches five new Research Institutes to change the world and tackle today’s most pressing challenges.

• Leicester cancer scientist elected to top role in US Radiation Research Society

  Date: 29 May 2018

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  A leading radiation cancer expert from Leicester is set to become the next Vice-President of an esteemed international research society.