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Study reveals mysteries of enzyme mechanism
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An international research team led by our University has made a breakthrough advance by trapping an intermediate in the mechanism of enzymes...
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Kazakh students celebrate independence
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Kazakh students from the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ have taken part in a charity football tournament at Wembley.
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University in new agreement with Japanese University
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The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has forged a new partnership with the Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT), paving the way for the two institutions...
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Leicester expert features on BBC 100 Women series
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The BBC’s 2016 season of 100 women has featured expert comment from our University.
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UN Goodwill Ambassador Nadia Murad: 'The Struggle of Yazidis against IS'
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Summary of a talk to staff, students and public by Nadia Murad, who escaped from ISIS, given on 26 November 2016
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Event explores digital opportunities for crisis work and international development
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The role of communications and technology in crises worldwide are to be discussed at an event that launches a new international network of...
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Nobel peace prize nominee held captive by IS gives public lecture - photo gallery added
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Nobel Peace Prize nominee and UN Goodwill Ambassador Nadia Murad, a Yazidi woman who was held captive by Islamic State members and whose six...
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Reindeer ice rink and giant interactive snow globe to kick off the festive season on campus
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On Thursday 1 and Friday 2 December, the centre of campus will be transformed into a winter wonderland complete with ice rink, real reindeer and...
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HeForShe event aims to tackle gender violence on campus
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On Tuesday 29 November, the University will hold a HeForShe Global Ideathon which invites staff and students to help generate ways in which...
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Another award for Centre for Medicines sustainability credentials
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Our landmark Centre for Medicine building has won the ProCon Leicestershire Awards Sustainable Development of the Year Award 2016.