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New report shows UK ‘poorly prepared’ to reach net-zero carbon economy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/just-transition
The UK Government must take urgent action to deliver a ‘just transition’ for workers as the country shifts towards a greener economy, according to...
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Swirlonic super particles baffle physicists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/swirlonic
In recent years, active, self-propelled particles have received growing interest amongst the scientific community.
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EU at ‘critical point’ as Germany searches for Merkel successor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/eu-merkel
A leading economist has warned that German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s successor will have ‘big shoes to fill’ on the European stage, after...
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Leicester graduate launches space career with NASA
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/nasa-fellowship
A University of Leicester graduate has described the ‘dream’ of finding out he’d landed a prestigious research position with NASA.
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MBE awarded to ‘unsung hero’ university champion of regional business engagement
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/december/anjuu-trevedi-awarded-mbe
Anjuu Trevedi awarded MBE in the 2021 New Year Honours list, for services to business innovation and to the economy in Leicestershire.
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Leicester students solve age-old question: How much Christmas spirit is needed to lift Santa’s sleigh?
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/december/christmas-spirit
Students at the University of Leicester have discovered the answer to an age-old question this Christmas: just how much Christmas spirit is...
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Leicester students crack mystery of Rudolph’s red nose
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/december/rudolph-redshift
Of all Santa Claus’ reindeer, Rudolph is best known for his bright red nose.
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New study calls for action on air pollution in Northern India
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/north-india-air-pollution
New research led by the University of Leicester calls for urgent action on open field burning to reduce the intensity of post-monsoon air...
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Analysis of coral reveals long-term climate impact in Southeast Asia
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/17-coral-reefs
Leicester-led research into coral reefs fringing the iconic island of Borneo in Southeast Asia has revealed the impact of cyclical climate...
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Heather Couper (1949-2020)
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/february/20-heather-couper
The University has learned with sadness of the death of Leicester alumna Dr Heather Couper CBE who did so much to popularise astronomy through her...