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Professor who unlocked the connections between the sky and ancient monuments honoured by University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/july/professor-clive-ruggles-sky-ancient-monuments-university-leicester
An academic who revolutionised the way we look at the connections between ancient monuments and the sky has been honoured by the University of...
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Award for graduate who returned to lead the University of Leicester’s governing body
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/july/award-graduate-gary-dixon-lead-university-leicester-governing-body
A University of Leicester graduate who progressed to leading the institution’s governing body has been honoured.
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Leicester astronomers are rising stars on BBC’s Only Connect
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/july/leicester-astronomers-rising-stars-bbc-only-connect
A University of Leicester astrophysicist is putting his lateral thinking skills to the test in one of television’s most challenging quizzes.
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Arise Sir Nishan – King Charles knights University of Leicester Vice-Chancellor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/july/sir-nishan-king-charles-knights-university-leicester-vice-chancellor
King Charles knighted the University of Leicester’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Nishan Canagarajah, in an investiture ceremony held at Windsor...
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Leicester expert in inclusive design recognised in Top 50 Women in Engineering awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/expert-inclusive-design-top-50-women-engineering-awards
Accolade for Dr Manuela Trejo from the University of Leicester School of Engineering recognising powerful role models of women in engineering
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Leicester cardiologist recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/leicester-cardiologist-recognised-kings-birthday-honours
A leading cardiologist from the University of Leicester has been awarded an MBE for his services to medical research and healthcare as part of the...
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University of Leicester’s international diabetes researcher becomes Dame
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/university-leicester-international-diabetes-researcher-becomes-dame
A Leicester doctor whose “constant curiosity” propelled her rise to be among the world’s leading type 2 diabetes and obesity experts has been...
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Risk expert’s book offers solutions to secure aviation safety and the industry’s future
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/may/risk-expert-book-aviation-safety-industry-future
An expert in risk management from the University of Leicester has published an updated edition of his book which examines the challenges facing...
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Leicester media experts offer advice to new BBC chief
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/may/leicester-media-experts-advice-bbc-chief
Three University of Leicester academics have chapters in a new book offering advice to BBC Director-General Matt Brittin, who started his new job...
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Accounting expert wins national teaching award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/may/accounting-expert-wins-national-teaching-award
An expert in accounting and finance from the University of Leicester has been recognised with a national teaching award.