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    Scientists call for Anthropocene epoch to be officially formalised as evidence of its influence grows

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  • Peaceful river scene with mountain reflections and lush greenery under a bright sky. Sourced from Pexels.

    New school harnesses expertise across the sciences to tackle sustainability, climate, environment and human health challenges at University of Leicester

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    Royal Society recognises University of Leicester colleagues’ outstanding contributions to science

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  • Dr Angela Hind and Dr Josh Smalley in Josh's garden.

    University of Leicester chemist joins charity in superbug warning for gardeners

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  • Artist’s impression of Urokodia. Credit: Xiaodong Wang

    Spider-Man origin story goes back 518 million years

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  • People exploring their local environment.

    New NERC-funded project to open up environmental science pathways for young people

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  • Dr Josh Smalley (centre) at the launch event held in Everards Brewery

    Ale from archaeology as University of Leicester and Everards revive beers from Leicestershire’s past

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  • Artist’s impression of Urokodia. Credit: Xiaodong Wang

    UROKODIA! 518-million-year-old fossil shows beginning of spider’s bite

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  • Dr Harjinder Sembhi, of Space Park Leicester and the University of Leicester’s School of Physics and Astronomy.

    Space Park Leicester organisations unite to lead UK Earth Observation Conference 2026

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    University of Leicester celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday

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  • The remaining roof of a rock shelter at Likonong in the mountains of Lesotho. Credit: Kyra Pazan, California State University, Stanislaus

    To settle harsh environments, early humans needed friends – new findings

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    Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday to be marked with public screenings of his epic Ocean documentary

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