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University of Leicester ranked in top-20 in the UK in TIME’s new ranking
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/top-20-uk-time-new-ranking
TIME magazine’s inaugural World's Top Universities 2026 places Leicester 19th among UK universities and 100th out of 500 universities worldwide
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Plans for Manor Road – an update for the community
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/plans-manor-road-oadby-responding-community
The University of Leicester is taking part in Oadby and Wigston Borough Council's Local Plan process.
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Blood test detects lingering lung damage after COVID 19
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/covid-19-lung-damage-blood-tests
A study into the long-term health impacts of coronavirus, led by experts from the University of Leicester, Imperial College London and University...
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Space Park Leicester launches exciting space mission programme
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/space-park-leicester-launches-space-mission-programme
‘The Executive Guide to Space’ launched as part of Space Park Leicester’s wider CPD Space Missions programme
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University shortlisted for two Royal College of Midwives Awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/royal-college-of-midwives-awards-shortlist
The University of Leicester has been shortlisted in two categories for the prestigious Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Awards 2026
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Space Park Leicester to appear at US Commercial Space Week
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/space-park-leicester-commercial-space-week
William Wells joins the UK government’s delegation at the event which will attract more than 5,000 attendees from over 30 countries
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Leicester research aims to tackle overheating in children’s hospital wards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/leicester-research-overheating-childrens-hospital-wards
The University of Leicester is part of a study which aims to reduce the health risks posed by children’s hospital wards heating up due to climate...
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International expert to advance empathic healthcare through pioneering course
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/empathic-healthcare-pioneering-course-leicester
Internationally recognised leader in empathic medical education will speak at a pioneering course in Leicester for clinicians and academics
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Scholarship set Bea on a path to a promising career in midwifery practice and research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/stoneygate-scholarship-bea-career-midwifery-research
A midwife with ambitions to reach the very top of her profession has credited a scholarship for giving her the springboard to pursue her new career.
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Ancient fossils reveal the oldest known vertebrates had four eyes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/ancient-fossils-vertebrates-four-eyes
Study by international team of researchers, including a University of Leicester palaeontologist, examines exquisitely preserved fossils from the...