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Spain-UK collaboration successfully tests hybrid radioisotope and solar power system for planetary exploration
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/spain-uk-collaboration-test-hybrid-radioisotope-and-solar-power-system
University of Leicester, University of Oviedo and University of Vigo combine technologies in Spain-UK Collaboration and completed first end-to-end...
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Leicester event will mark World Tuberculosis Day
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/tuberculosis-research-attenborough-arts-sanatorium
The Leicester Tuberculosis Research Group is hosting a special event to mark World TB Day on Tuesday (24 March).
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History of Leicester’s iconic market revealed as revamp resumes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/history-iconic-market-revamp-resumes
One of the most significant excavations ever undertaken in Leicester’s historic core has now largely been completed by University of Leicester...
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UK planetary science community explore future mission to the Saturn system at Space Park Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/planetary-science-future-mission-saturn
90 international space experts gathered to learn more about the potential future European Space Agency (ESA) L4 Mission to Saturn and its moon...
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Public support needed to secure new neonatal equipment for Leicester’s hospitals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/neonatal-leicester-hospitals-charity-vote
Neonatal Nurse, Dr Katie Gallagher, is hoping to secure thousands of pounds towards new sensory equipment for babies born critically unwell or...
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University of Leicester hosts contest to find the world’s brightest young economists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/university-leicester-hosts-olympiad-worlds-brightest-young-economists
Some of the brightest minds in the Midlands converged on the University of Leicester for a competition to find the best young economists in the world.
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International day to mark the issues behind avoidable deaths
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/international-day-mark-issues-behind-avoidable-deaths
The fourth instalment of an annual global day of awareness of the issues around avoidable deaths takes place this week.
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Space City Leicester welcomes Government Minister and Leicester MP to world-leading facilities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/space-city-leicester-government-minister-mp
Space Park Leicester hosts visit by Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology showcasing University of Leicester’s...
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Literary Leicester marks 50 years since Agatha Christie’s death with day of crime writing events
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/literary-leicester-agatha-christie-crime-fiction
Crime fiction takes centre stage at this year’s Literary Leicester festival as a tribute to Agatha Christie, marking 50 years since the death of...
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Martha’s Rule mum discovers how the University of Leicester believes reading and writing can boost medical students’ empathy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/marthas-rule-empathy-leicester
A patient safety campaigner whose daughter died following a hospital mistake has met with University of Leicester Medical students to find out how...