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Workshop to foster international links with reading researchers
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A psychologist at our University has received funding to establish research links between the UK and China to help combat poor literacy in those...
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Expert opinions cover Leicester City Football Clubs success
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Academics from the School of Management have written an article for Think: Leicester about Leicester City Football Club's current success in the...
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SCAD research study featured in national press
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The Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) study featured in the national press today, including coverage on ITV News.
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Increase in chronic conditions in older people identified in study
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The number of older people in England living with more than one chronic condition could have risen by ten per cent in the last decade putting...
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Testing time for students
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Students have been learning the skills they need to design and evaluate tests for use in schools and for examination boards.
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Free online course offers insights into the time of Richard III
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As the first anniversary of the reinterment of Richard III approaches in March, our University is relaunching its highly popular online course...
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Research shows women who feel more at risk of crime also prefer physically dominant partners
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Women who prefer physically formidable and dominant mates (PPFDM) tend to feel more at risk of crime regardless of the situation or risk factors...
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Leicester to hold photographic exhibition of womens involvement in space
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A free public exhibition of photographs which show how women have contributed to the space sector is being held at our University between 8 - 18...
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Student study shows the most powerful Pokémon companion and how fast you could catch em all
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27 February marks the 20th anniversary of Pokémon, the global franchise many may remember from their youth.
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Ancient chimpanzee Adam lived over one million years ago
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Chimpanzees have an ancient common ancestor – or genetic ‘Adam’ - that lived over one million years ago, according to a research team led by...