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Rogues, rakes and robbers: historian uncovers the real crimes of Georgian Wales
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/rouges-rakes-robbers-angela-muir
Historian Dr Angela Muir uncovers real crimes, criminals and victims from Georgian Wales, revealing how ordinary people experienced justice,...
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Space Park Leicester welcomes new UK Space Strategy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/space-park-leicester-uk-space-strategy
Strategy closely aligns with capabilities built over more than six decades of space research at the University of Leicester
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Scientists call for Anthropocene epoch to be officially formalised as evidence of its influence grows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/anthropocene-geological-epoch--leicester
Leicester experts arguing for the official recognition of the proposed Anthropocene geological epoch have published the compelling evidence they...
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New name and identity for a service dedicated to involving patients and the public in vascular research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/vascular-research-group-leicester
The UK Vascular Research PPIE Registry has officially become Community Voices in Vascular Research, accompanied by the launch of a new logo and...
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Pioneering new research centre exploring humanity’s relationship with space launches at National Space Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/leverhulme-centre-humanity-space-launch
The University of Leicester has launched a £10 million research centre exploring humanity’s relationship with space, bringing arts, humanities and...
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Leicester's cardiovascular research hub shines spotlight on life-saving innovations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/cardiovascular-conference-leicester-bhf
The latest medical innovations in cardiovascular research have been showcased by the British Heat Foundation Leicester Centre of Research Excellence
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Interplanetary mission with Leicester-built tech begins Mercury arrival phase
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/interplanetary-mission-tech-mercury-arrival-phase
The ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission carries the University of Leicester-led Mercury Imaging X-ray Spectrometer (MIXS), the only UK-led instrument and...
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Documentary preserves the voices of Sabah's last Lotud high priestesses
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/lotud-high-priestess-documentary
Documentary preserves the voices of Sabah’s last Lotud high priestesses, capturing an endangered oral tradition known today by fewer than five...
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Student support earns Leicester a double shortlisting in the Times Higher Education Awards 2026
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/university-leicester-double-shortlisting-times-higher-education-awards-2026
The University of Leicester’s outstanding support for students has been recognised with a double shortlisting in the prestigious Times Higher...
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University of Leicester observations help reveal mysterious shape in Saturn’s clouds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/observations-mysterious-shape-saturn-clouds
Ten-sided structure known as a decagon identified at Saturn’s South Pole in images from Hubble Space Telescope and from amateur astronomer, with...