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Micro-bladder model offers clues to stopping recurrent UTIs
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/uti-phage-becky-mayer-centre-antibiotics
A lab-grown micro bladder may explain why urinary tract infections (UTIs) return so frequently, according to a study led by researchers at UCL,...
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New one-question scale could transform how empathy is measured
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/empathy-patient-scale-leicester
A single question can reliably measure how much empathy a patient experiences from their healthcare professional, according to a new University of...
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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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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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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...
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New school harnesses expertise across the sciences to tackle sustainability, climate, environment and human health challenges at University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/new-school-chemical-earth-environmental-sciences
University marks the launch of the new School of Chemical, Earth and Environmental Sciences (CEES), building on established strengths to encourage...
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University of Leicester chemist joins charity in superbug warning for gardeners
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/chemist-charity-superbug-warning-gardeners
Science communicator and Great British Bake Off finalist Dr Josh Smalley discusses antimicrobial resistance for new Medical Research Foundation video