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Research shows new way lungs respond in asthma attacks
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A team led by Professor Andrew Tobin (Department of Molecular and Cell Biology) and Dr Yassine Amrani (Department of Infection, Immunity and...
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UK medical sciences would have to scale back ambition if we became isolated from the European Union says academic
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UK medical sciences may have to ‘scale back its ambition’ if Britain leaves the European Union, according to Professor Andrew Tobin...
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Leicester’s showstopping chemist on his Bake-Off experiment
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Dr Joshua Smalley speaks to the Press Office about rising to the occasion in the famous white tent
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Five shortlisted from Â鶹ÊÓƵ in the UK’s only awards for technicians in academia
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Five individuals and teams from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ are in the running for Papin Prizes, dedicated to celebrating technical excellence and...
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Breakthrough study uncovers origin of plant sperm
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A large international team of researchers has uncovered the origin of an ancient genetic mechanism needed for plant fertility
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Leicester’s Top 5 COVID research studies
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One of the top ten Universities in the UK for COVID research has highlighted its top five research projects that have had a global impact.
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Bake-Off contestant shows science is as easy as pi at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
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Science Kitchen hosts 2021 Great British Bake Off semi-finalist Jüergen Krauss for a pie-making workshop
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Pandemic’s Chief Science Advisor is honoured by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ
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A scientist who played a pivotal role in shaping science policy during the pandemic has been honoured by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
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Departments receive recognition for tackling gender inequality
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Advance HE has announced that three Â鶹ÊÓƵ departments are among the most recent institutions and departments to receive an...
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From black holes to ancient fossils innovative images highlight University research
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The winners of this year’s Images of Research exhibition have been announced, highlighting some of the key research innovations currently taking...