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• Scientists are unravelling the reasons why mass extinctions have occurred throughout history

  Date: 6 Sep 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/scientists-are-unravelling-the-reasons-why-mass-extinctions-have-occurred-throughout-history

  Leicester research could help to predict approaching ecological catastrophes Leicester scientists have shed new light on why mass extinctions have...

• Scholars discuss the formalisation and implications of the Anthropocene

  Date: 4 Sep 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/scholars-discuss-the-formalisation-and-implications-of-the-anthropocene

  The Anthropocene Working Group holds meeting at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry. Humans have had a large impact on Earth.

• University astronomer discovers Saturn’s famous hexagon may tower above the clouds

  Date: 3 Sep 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/university-astronomer-discovers-saturn2019s-famous-hexagon-may-tower-above-the-clouds

  Stunning atmospheric vortex revealed at planet’s north pole in new study.

• Milestone reached for BepiColombo space mission

  Date: 31 Aug 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/milestone-reached-for-bepicolombo-space-mission

  Science orbiters stacked together, one carrying space instrument developed at Leicester.

• Leicester's out of this world research to be showcased at New Scientist Live

  Date: 23 Aug 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/leicesters-out-the-world-research-to-be-showcased-at-new-scientist-live

  Leicester’s pioneering research explores the future of planet Earth and space science.

• Expert opinions cover The Meg, hothouse Earth, Space Force, Nairobi, AI doctors and sex work

  Date: 21 Aug 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/expert-opinions-cover-the-meg-hothouse-earth-space-force-nairobi-and-ai-doctors

  The Conversation and Think: Leicester talking points: a range of topical issues recently tackled by academics 11 - 31 August In an article for The...

• University data allows members of the public to search for land use in their area of the UK based on postcode

  Date: 9 Nov 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/university-data-allows-members-of-the-public-to-search-for-land-use-in-their-area-of-the-uk-based-on-postcode

  For the first time, members of the public can now search for how the land is used in their local area of the United Kingdom based on their...

• Conservation quest to identify Leicesters wildlife and protect wild hedgehogs

  Date: 5 May 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/conservation-quest-to-identify-wildlife-ranging-from-bats-to-butterflies

  Staff and students will be embarking on a quest - along with eager members of the public - to identify a wide range of wildlife in Leicestershire...

• Leicester sows the seeds to grow more green graduates

  Date: 13 Feb 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-sows-the-seeds-to-grow-more-green-graduates

  Our University is on track to produce another crop of 'green graduates' ripe for the jobs market thanks to a programme set up by our Environment Team.

• A first for Leicester for environmental impact

  Date: 22 Nov 2016

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/a-first-for-leicester-for-environmental-impact

  Leicester has increased its position in a league table of UK universities’ environmental and ethical performance, for the first time achieving a...