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£3.7 million grant for multi-disciplinary single-molecule research

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) has awarded more than three million pounds to the University of Leicester,...

Dr Prashant Kidambi's cricket book makes 'Best of Year' list

Professor Alex Mitchell cited as one of ‘the world’s most influential scientific minds’

Leicester's cultural 'renaissance' includes Attenborough Arts Centre

Movember on campus raises funds, awareness and smiles

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1 Leicester ranked 37th in the world in THE University Impact Rankings 2019
2 Archaeological excavations at Bradgate Park uncover the home of Lady Jane Grey
3 University of Leicester diabetes professors named among nation’s lifesavers
4 UK scientists generate electricity from rare element to power future space missions

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1 Space Park Leicester receives £13.75 million meteoric boost from Government
2 University of Leicester diabetes professors named among nation’s lifesavers
3 Immersive exhibition sheds new light on Calke Abbey’s ‘isolated’ family and gets people talking about loneliness and isolation
4 TV broadcaster receives top honour from University of Leicester

Explore Leicester

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For exhibitions, classes, performances and more, visit Attenborough Arts Centre

The largest Diwali celebrations outside India light up Leicester

Experience out of this world innovation at the National Space Centre

Relax among serene surroundings in our very own Botanic Garden

Take a walk around Leicester’s famous fruit and veg market

Events

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9 December 2019

'Fantastic beasts and where I found them': free public lecture by Professor Richard Thomas (School of Archaeology and Ancient History)

9 December 2019

'Clinical psychology in the digital age': free public lecture by Professor Helen Pote (Royal Holloway, University of London)

15 January 2020

'Hot-water drilling on Rutford Ice Sheet, West Antarctica': public lecture by Professor Tavi Murray (Swansea University)

Research Luminaries

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Researchers at Leicester are changing lives and the way we see the world. Learn about our Luminaries and the difference their research is making locally, nationally and globally.

Professor Effie Law

Professor Martha Clokie

Professor Lisa Smith

Professor Turi King

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