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• Two new volcanic ‘super-eruptions’ discovered

  Date: 7 Jun 2020

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/june/yellowstone

  A new study published in Geology by Leicester academics has highlighted the discovery of two new super-eruptions originating from the Yellowstone...

• Space Park Leicester named as a UK ‘centre for excellence’ for future growth

  Date: 21 May 2020

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/may/space-park-future-growth

  A new report by the Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) has identified Space Park Leicester, the landmark national initiative being...

• £1.7m awards announced for research spanning space and smoking

  Date: 23 Apr 2020

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/april/fellowships

  Two academics have received prestigious fellowships, announced today, to pursue research in planet formation and the effects of tobacco over time.

• Analysis of coral reveals long-term climate impact in Southeast Asia

  Date: 17 Mar 2020

  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...

• Widespread prehistoric volcanic activity across Mongolia and China linked to a common cause

  Date: 17 Mar 2020

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/17-volcanoes

  Research by a Leicester-led team of geologists has uncovered new evidence for the causes of widespread volcanic activity in eastern Asia 100...

• Heather Couper (1949-2020)

  Date: 20 Feb 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...

• Groundbreaking ceremony for Space Park Leicester

  Date: 30 Jan 2020

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/january/30-space-park-groundbreaking

  Leicester took its first steps into the future of the space industry and research today as work began at the £100 million Space Park Leicester,...

• Jurassic calamari: amazing fossil proves that flying reptiles preyed on squid

  Date: 27 Jan 2020

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/january/27-pterosaur-vs-squid

  An incredible fossil brought to light in a new research paper reveals the feeding habits of extinct flying reptiles.

• Next phase for Space Park Leicester launched as planning permission is granted

  Date: 16 Jan 2020

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/january/16-space-park-phase-2

  Leicester City Council has granted planning permission for the second phase development of Space Park Leicester, a landmark initiative to create a...

• Can Santa Claus see your house from his sleigh?

  Date: 20 Dec 2019

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/december/20-christmas-lights

  Millions of children across the world will be looking up at the night sky on Christmas Eve to get a glimpse of Santa Claus and his reindeer – but...