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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

4 years

Want to study at a top 25 UK university being flexible in its decision making? We’re offering places based on mock A-level results as well as published results, whichever is higher, regardless of whether you decide to appeal or wait for appeal outcomes!

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"Universities must do what we can to give A-Level students something back". We're offering places based on mock A-level results as well as published results, whichever is higher, regardless of whether you decide to appeal or wait for appeal outcomes. 👉

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University of Leicester

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6 years

We’re thinking of you @LCFC 🦊💙 #ForLeicesterCity

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2 years

On this day, 537 years ago, on 22 August 1485, #RichardIII was slain at the Battle of Bosworth. 👉

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

5 years

With great sadness, we can confirm that one of our students died in the incident in Oadby last night. Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this difficult time. We are working with Leicestershire Police and currently supporting all of those affected.

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

5 years

We’re honoured to announce that Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be visiting the University on Wednesday 28 November.

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

5 years

Excited visitors greet The Duke and Duchess in Centenary Square. Thank you to everyone for visiting campus today - share your photos using #RoyalVisit 👑

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

6 years

We can't wait to showcase our pioneering #space research at @tradegovuk 's #GREATInnovation festival 🌠

50 years of space at the University of Leicester

http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/physics/research/spaceLeicester has had a Physics Department since 1924, long before it gained University status. It was in ...

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University of Leicester

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4 years

BREAKING NEWS: @MattHancock announces on @MarrShow £8.4m funding for study of the long term effects of #COVID19 on hospitalised patients – this will be a UK consortium led by the @uniofleicester @PHOSP_COVID #OursToChange

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

6 years

Congratulations to Dr Suzie Imber, winner of the President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement. “For her amazing success this year, and for her continued commitment to advancing the public understanding of science and University research”. @SuzieImberSpace #DiscoveringExcellence

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University of Leicester

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8 years

Blue is the colour! Congratulations @LCFC on being crowned @premierleague champions!

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University of Leicester

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3 years

👏👏👏🦊💙 Congratulations Leicester City!!

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2020/21 FA CUP WINNERS! 🔵🦊

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University of Leicester

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4 years

How it started 👉 how it's going

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

2 years

🎓 Hollywood actor @RCArmitage was among six more stars from the worlds of research, business and entertainment to be recognised with honours alongside the Class of 2022 at our #LeicesterGrad ceremonies this week. 👉 👈 #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

3 years

We recognise the importance of the work undertaken by Prof @corinne_fowler with the @nationaltrust as part of its vital work looking after places and collections that reflect global history. @ColonialCountr1 has served to broaden the perspectives and understanding of our heritage

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

5 years

DNA fingerprinting 🧬 was discovered at Leicester by Prof Sir Alec Jeffreys. We’re celebrating 🎉 the 35th anniversary TODAY #MadeAtUni #DNA35

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University of Leicester

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News | Leicester experts are behind ground-breaking new guidance which will support museums, galleries, archives and heritage organisations to be more ambitious and confident in advancing trans inclusion. 🏳️‍⚧️ 👉 #CitizensOfChange | @LeicsMusStud

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University of Leicester

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2 years

We’re immensely proud of @kamleshkhunti , Professor of Primary Care Diabetes and Vascular Medicine at the Diabetes Research Centre, who has been awarded a CBE for services to Health. Congratulations! 👏 #NewYearsHonoursList 👉 👈 #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

4 years

To show our continued support for @NHS , we’ve turned our logo NHS Blue. Thank you to those, including our own staff and students, who continue to work selflessly in the fight against #COVID19 #StayHomeSaveLives #ClapForCarers #ClapForNHS 👏💙

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

7 years

. @SuzieImberSpace definitely does have what it takes! Congratulations on winning #Astronauts , Suzie!

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University of Leicester

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6 years

The thoughts of everyone at the University of Leicester are with Leicester City Football Club.

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University of Leicester

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5 years

We are very pleased to welcome students, staff and members of the public to greet Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Join us on campus tomorrow from 1.30pm. #RoyalVisit

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

6 years

Terrible news from the #LCFC ground this evening. Our thoughts are with the owners, the team and the fans.

BBC Leicester

@BBCLeicester

6 years

BREAKING NEWS: Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes in car park outside the club's ground shortly after taking off after match. More to follow:

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University of Leicester

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5 years

Thank you to everyone who came along today to see the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge #RoyalVisit 👑

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

7 years

If not me, who? 1.6 million people have made the #HeForShe commitment so far. Will you? #CountMeIn

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

1 year

“I've made it my mission to inspire the next generation of scientists and educators. By becoming Chancellor of the University of Leicester, I can share the power of education and encourage people to come to the University too.” Meet our Chancellor: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE.🙌

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

4 years

#Autumn in Leicester 🍂 📸 Photo credit: divergent.images (Instagram)

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

3 years

It is with deep sadness we announce that the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) have lost a talented, dedicated and much loved colleague to COVID-19, Professor Anthony Gershlick. Read the full tribute:

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

6 years

We're delighted to be ranked in the top 25 'Best Universities in the UK' by @timeshighered !🎉🙌

Best universities in the UK 2024 - University Rankings

The University of Oxford is top in a list of the best universities in the UK 2024, which includes institutions in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

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University of Leicester

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4 years

Scientists from @uniofleicester are trialling a new method of testing for coronavirus which could determine whether a person is infectious or not before they even show symptoms - Professor Mike Barer spoke to @SkyNews this morning about the pioneering approach

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4 years

Leicester has been ranked the second happiest city in the UK. It will feel just like home when you're here.

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University of Leicester

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6 years

We chat with @sanditoksvig just minutes after this morning’s ceremony, she tells us why #Leicester has a special place in her heart and gives some great advice for mature students! #LeicesterGrad18

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University of Leicester

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6 years

The paternoster has been an iconic part of the University for 37 years. Farewell, friend 💔

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University of Leicester

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2 years

We are delighted to announce that our new Chancellor is #space scientist and @BBCStargazing presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE. 👉 #CitizensOfChange | @SpaceParkLeic

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University of Leicester

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4 years

#BAME academics are ‘chronically absent’ in higher education teaching, says @uniofleicester President and Vice-Chancellor @NCanagarajah , as he launches a new £1.5m studentship scheme to attract diverse teaching talent. Read more: #OursToChange

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University of Leicester

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5 years

Their Royal Highnesses have arrived on campus and will be spending time with students, staff and guests in @UoLDWL 👑 #RoyalVisit

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

4 years

We're celebrating our @LeMedSchool today after being ranked in the top 5 universities in the UK and top 20 in the world for clinical medicine in the Academic Ranking of World Universities @ShanghaiRanking 🎉 @lusuma #OursToChange

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

5 years

Our University was founded as a living memorial to all who made sacrifices during the Great War. On Remembrance Sunday, we remember them and others who gave their lives for our freedom. Ut vitam habeant – so that they may have life. #RemembranceSunday

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

3 years

We're pleased to announce that @uniofleicester is officially a Hedgehog Friendly Campus - we've been awarded Bronze accreditation by the Hedgehog Preservation Society! This little guy is certainly happy about it 🦔👏

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

4 years

Further to our earlier communications we have taken the decision that from Monday 16 March, students should not attend any timetabled sessions unless specifically requested to do so by their school (1/7)

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

5 years

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Nishan Canagarajah as our new President and Vice-Chancellor, starting on Monday 4 November 2019. Welcome to Leicester, Professor Canagarajah! #WeAreUoL

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

2 years

Proud to have been ranked #2 in the UK for Clinical Medicine in #REF2021 . #CitizensOfChange #ResearchCitizens

Leicester overtakes Oxford for medical research

Despite being the architect of one of the Covid vaccines, Oxford has fallen behind the University of Leicester for medical research in the latest academic ranki

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

3 years

Congratulations to @SuzieImberSpace , Associate Professor in Space Physics, who is recipient of the prestigious @royalsociety Rosalind Franklin Award and Lecture for 2021. 👏 #CitizensOfChange 👉 👈

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

4 months

News | Professor Alice Roberts digs University of Leicester’s fascinating finds 👉 #CitizensOfChange | @theAliceRoberts @ULASarchaeology

Professor Alice Roberts digs University of Leicester’s fascinating finds | News | University of...

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University of Leicester

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3 years

🗣 The University can now confirm that students living in University of Leicester-provided halls of residence will receive a rebate on their accommodation for this academic year. 👉

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

2 years

We join the nation in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. HM The Queen visited our campus for the first time in 1958 to open the Percy Gee Students’ Union Building and again 50 years later in 2008 to open the David Wilson Library.

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

5 years

Today’s the day! If you would like to see the Duke and Duchess, please make sure to be in place around Centenary Square on campus by 2.30pm. #RoyalVisit 👑

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

1 year

Today we welcome Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE to the University of Leicester as our new Chancellor.👏 Maggie overcame many early life barriers to becoming a successful space scientist, broadcaster, and author. Her inspirational story: 👈 #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

4 years

Despite being discouraged from pursuing a career in academia, Professor @NeilChakraborti is now Director of the Centre for Hate Studies and leads the world's biggest ever study into victimisation. He's changing the future, will you join him? #OursToChange

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

4 years

Wishing a very happy 70th birthday to Emeritus Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys. In 1984, Sir Alec discovered the principle behind genetic fingerprinting in a lab in the Adrian Building here at the University of Leicester – and changed the world.

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

6 years

Students and staff gathered today to pay tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and the four other victims of Saturday’s helicopter crash at Leicester City Football Club 💙

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

10 months

This Barbie is a space scientist. Proud to have a Chancellor who is a real-life Barbie. Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE was named a @Barbie Role Model earlier this year for her work promoting science careers to girls. #CitizensOfChange #BarbieTheMovie #BarbieUk

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

2 years

Congratulations to legendary singer-songwriter Tom Robinson @freshnet who has been awarded an Honorary Degree for his lifetime of political activism, championing gay rights! 🎓 #LeicesterGrad 👉 👈

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

5 years

Congratulations to Professor Henrietta O’Connor who has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head Of College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

4 years

Professor @NCanagarajah spoke to @BBCLeicester about the University's plans to offer students places based on their mock A-Level results as well as their published results - whichever is higher - regardless of whether students decide to appeal or wait for appeal outcomes

BBC Leicester

@BBCLeicester

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University offers places based on mock results

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University of Leicester

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6 years

Leicester pays tribute to honorary graduate Professor Steven Hawking - 'the true legacy of his work will only be realised in the next decades as our observational capabilities catch up with his insight'.

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University of Leicester

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4 years

Aged 20 (ish) #MeAt20

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University of Leicester

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6 years

Armistice Day 2018 marks 100 years since the end of #WW1 and the start of our University story. On 11 November Sir David & Michael Attenborough will launch our centenary commemorations at a special event open to the public #UoL100

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

10 months

A momentous occasion as Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE is officially installed as the new Chancellor for the @uniofleicester . “Think big and think crazy” she told our graduating Class of 2023. “Together we can achieve the seemingly impossible” #LeicesterGrad #CitizenOfChange

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

7 years

Good luck to our students competing in tonight's episode of University Challenge! @BBCTwo at 8.00pm - don't miss it!

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University of Leicester

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4 years

Demand for free colonial history lessons spikes. Dr Corinne Fowler, Project Lead for Colonial Countryside, described these packs as ‘critically important at a time when the Black Lives Matter movement is exposing the gaps in our history curriculum’ –

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

5 years

#Leicester kicks off its #Diwali celebrations this evening by switching on the Diwali lights on Belgrave Road. With traditional music and dance, food, fireworks and more, it's not to be missed!🎆

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

6 years

Sir David Attenborough arriving at the University for our centenary commemorations #UoL100

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

1 year

Wishing a happy birthday to @SirGeoffPalmer , alumnus and Honorary Doctor. Geoff graduated in Botany in the 1960s and has since enjoyed a distinguished academic career. In October, we named one of our new buildings in his honour. 👉 #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

4 years

We are delighted to announce that Professor Sally Kyd has been appointed as Head of Law at the @uniofleicester , becoming the first woman to be appointed to this prestigious role. Read more: @ProfKyd @LawLeicester

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University of Leicester

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3 years

We are wishing Sir David Attenborough a very happy 95th Birthday today 🎉

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1 year

The University of Leicester has officially launched a pioneering new centre to study bacteriophages to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. 🧫🦠 ▶️ #CitizensOfChange | @MarthaClokie @Leicester_Phage @PBDBiotech @Women_In_phage @uk_biobank

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University of Leicester

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5 years

Congratulations once again to all our 2019 graduates! You've all been amazing and we wish you all the best of luck for the future! 👏👏👏🎉 #LeicesterGrad

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

6 years

Have you seen our astronomical new TV ad? 🎥 Find out how you can #LaunchYourself at Leicester: 🌠 #Clearing #Clearing2018

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

3 years

Dr Jennifer Carter has been named as an outstanding researcher by the @royalsociety Royal Society and awarded one of their five prestigious Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships for her research into the Earth’s magnetosphere. We would like to congratulate her on this achievement!

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

5 years

A huge congratulations to Sir Alec Jeffreys on winning the Lifetime Achievement Award 2019 #LLIA2019 -Emeritus Professor at the University of Leicester who pioneered genetic fingerprinting & DNA profiling – whose award was received by Prof Alison Goodall

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University of Leicester

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5 years

Congratulations to Professor @NeilChakraborti , winner of The President’s Award. ‘Equally comfortable in a formal briefing as he is bouncing ideas off the wall with colleagues, he has maintained close relationships with staff and students which make him such an effective teacher.’

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

9 years

Benedict Cumberbatch and the band arriving at @LeicsCathedral cathedral #RichardReburied @cumberbatchweb http://t.co/Sj8vGdjBHP

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

2 years

Many congratulations to Professor @kamleshkhunti who has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Primary Care Diabetes Society! 🎉 👉 The award recognises and celebrates Professor Khunti's outstanding accomplishments within diabetes care. 👏

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University of Leicester

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6 years

Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating! #Leicester has the biggest #Diwali celebrations outside of India - comment below and tell us if you'll joining the festivities 🕯️🎇🎆 #Diwali2018

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University of Leicester

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5 years

Happy #DiwaliDay ! Leicester's #Diwali celebrations on the Golden Mile, are the largest outside of India. We hope you all have a great time celebrating. 🎆

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University of Leicester

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4 months

News | Over £14M awarded to University of Leicester to expand research into the prevention and management of chronic disease through physical activity ➡️ #CitizensOfChange | @ResEngland @LDC_tweets @LeicResearch @Leic_hospital @C_Edwardson @LLHRGroup

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University of Leicester

@uniofleicester

5 years

We are honoured to have been visited by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this week. During their visit, TRH learned about various community projects and spoke to students about what life is like at Leicester. #RoyalVisit 👑

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5 years

Out of this world – literally! Alexei Ovchinin, current Commander of the International @Space_Station , took this fantastic selfie in the @esa Cupola module of the ISS, acknowledging Leicester’s long tradition of space research. With thanks to @UKSpaceAcademy

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4 years

As part of our virtual graduation celebration events, Brendan Rodgers, manager of @LCFC , records a short message for our graduates 🎥 #LeicesterGrad #VirtualCitizens

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6 years

Junior Doctors from @Leic_hospital have been voted Britain’s best!🏥 #NHS70

Leicester's Hospitals

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6 years

🏥 Britain's Best Junior Doctor is just about to start on @BBCTwo in celebration of NHS70! #BBJD #NHS70 #Leicestershospitals 😄

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6 years

We're tackling gender violence in new ways. Watch 'Quiet Earthquakes', a play by @natalie_beech at 1pm #HeForShe

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6 years

A wonderful #Diwali light ceremony in #Leicester , bringing the city together this evening.

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4 years

WATCH: @uniofleicester #Spinosaurus discovery changes our understanding that dinosaurs lived exclusively on land. See what this aquatic river-monster looked like! #OursToChange @nature @NatGeo @InsideNatGeo

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University of Leicester

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3 years

We are paying tribute to our colleague Professor Tony Gershlick, who passed away on Friday 20 November 2020 at the hospital he worked in. We’ve lost a talented, dedicated and much loved friend to COVID-19, and stand in sorrow with those who have lost loved ones to this pandemic.

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11 years

The University of Leicester confirms the discovery of King Richard III http://t.co/F9z5oR9F #RichardIII

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5 years

Students and staff who are affected by this morning’s tragic incident are being contacted and offered support. We encourage all of our students to contact their loved ones today.

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6 years

If any of our University community are near the #HinckleyRoad emergency incident, stay safe and follow police advice #Leicester

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6 years

The #ChuckleBrothers were a firm favourite at @LeicesterUnion . We're really sad to hear that Barry Chuckle has passed away. 'To me, to you! 😍

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8 years

For one day only we will rename our buildings after @LCFC remarkable Premier League success

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4 years

As a university, we are #standingtogether as one community against unacceptable behaviours. Given the recent increase in domestic violence cases, we are now committed to providing temporary accommodation to those who need it - @UniOfLeics_ST @uolsupport

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3 years

We wish Leicester City Football Club the very best of luck ahead of today’s historic FA Cup Final! The city has waited 52 years for another opportunity to win the trophy for the first time and we know how much a victory would mean for our community. Bring it home!👏🦊💙

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7 years

Wonderful #Diwali celebrations in Leicester this evening!

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3 years

Ramadan Mubarak to all our citizens! 🌟

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3 years

Starting off early today as we celebrate our 100th Birthday! 🥳 Join us as we travel around the world, celebrating our global community of students, staff, alumni and friends 🇦🇺🌍 When it reaches midday in your country, please join us in saying "Happy Birthday @uniofleicester !"

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How beautiful is this photo of New Walk?🤩 Where’s your favourite spot to see autumnal colours on or near campus? 🍂 📸 divergent.images (Instagram)

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4 years

Be kind during #LeicesterLockdown - let's celebrate our wonderful city and its vibrant diversity #WeAreLeicester #OursToChange

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Happy 94th Birthday to Sir #DavidAttenborough , who has always had a special connection with the @uniofleicester . Watch Sir David reminisce about his fondest memories of the University:

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3 years

We join the nation in mourning the passing of HRH Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh visited our campus twice, accompanying HM The Queen when she opened the Percy Gee Students' Union Building in 1958 and again 50 years later when Her Majesty opened the David Wilson Library.

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