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Levels of financial inequality leave vast majority in poverty
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/levels-of-financial-inequality-leave-vast-majority-in-poverty
The significant and ‘unfair’ level of financial inequality in countries around the world will be discussed at a free public event organised by the...
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Study suggests human impact has created a plastic planet
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-suggests-human-impact-has-created-a-2018plastic-planet2019
Planet Earth’s oceans and lands will be buried by increasing layers of plastic waste by the mid-century due to human activity, according to...
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Expert opinions cover language the sink estate strategy black holes Poland and the solar system
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/expert-opinions-cover-language-the-sink-estate-strategy-black-holes-pornstar-shaming-and-the-solar-system
Dr Saeeda Shah from the School of Education has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing David Cameron's latest announcements on...
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Plan a space mission from concept to launch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/plan-a-space-mission-from-concept-to-launch
Planning a space mission from its initial concept through to its design, assembly and take-off is now a reality thanks to the Department of...
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Study reveals how thirsty trees pull water to their canopies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-reveals-how-thirsty-trees-pull-water-to-their-canopies
A scientific mystery about how trees pull water from the ground to their top branches has been solved by an international team of researchers led...
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Most luminous galaxy is ripping itself apart
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/most-luminous-galaxy-is-ripping-itself-apart
In a far-off galaxy, 12.4 billion light-years from Earth, a ravenous black hole is devouring galactic grub.
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RAS lists Leicester professor as one to watch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/royal-astronomical-society-lists-leicester-professor-as-one-to-watch
Professor Emma Bunce (pictured) from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has been listed as one of 21 female fellows to watch in the 21st...
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 7 13 January
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-7-13-january
In an article for University Business, Professor Paul Boyle, President and Vice-Chancellor, reflects on his first year in post and ambitious plans...
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Space scientist to give talk on space exploration as Tim Peake embarks on his first spacewalk
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/space-scientist-to-give-talk-on-space-exploration-as-tim-peake-embarks-on-his-first-spacewalk
As British astronaut Tim Peake takes his first steps outside the International Space Station, enthusiasts are invited to watch the historic event...
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Award recognises pivotal role in UK space science
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Professor Alan Wells (pictured) from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has been honoured by the Royal Astronomical Society with the 2016...