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Phenomenal space explosion astonishes Leicester researchers and shines a light on our own galaxy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/gamma-ray-burst-swift
University of Leicester researchers have played crucial roles in discovering and analysing a gamma-ray burst at least 10 times brighter than anything NASA’s Swift mission has seen before.
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Leicester space pioneers return to unveil new Space Research Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/space-research-centre
As well as serving as the first director of Leicester’s ground-breaking Space Research Centre, Professor Wells was, alongside Professor Pounds, also a key driver of the project which would become the National Space Centre which neighbours Space Park Leicester.
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Silent witnesses: corals pinpoint the start of deforestation in Borneo
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/corals-pinpoint-deforestation-borneo
University of Leicester scientists analyse the chemical composition of corals to spot the signs of deforestation, filling a huge gap in environmental data on deforestation impacting coastal ecosystems
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Tim Peake to feature on expert panel: ‘What can space do for us?’
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/space-park-conversations-tech
Experts from the worlds of science and technology including ESA astronaut Tim Peake will join a special panel discussion at the launch of Space Park Leicester.
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Community projects
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/royal/visits/duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge/projects
As part of their visit to the University of Leicester, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were shown three community projects, all reflecting the close ties between the University and Leicester City FC.
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Universitys Attenborough Arts Centre to take part in Leicester Comedy Festival this February
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/university2019s-attenborough-arts-centre-to-take-part-in-leicester-comedy-festival-this-february
The University’ Attenborough Arts Centre will take part in Leicester Comedy Festival this February to host 18 new shows by local favourites and new emerging comedians.
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Physics & Astronomy: Page 22
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/author/leigh_fletcher/page/22/
Chasing shadows at Jupiter Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 17 July 2020 On July 17th, 11am-4pm, Leicester planetary scientists Dr. Tom Stallard and Dr.
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Physics and Astronomy Blog: Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/page/28/
Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in the School of Physics and Astronomy.
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Difficult Conversations: Air quality experts to discuss ways to clean up the air that we breathe
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/june/difficult-conversations-air-quality
Research experts including a Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government will join a public Q&A exploring the air quality ‘crisis’ being felt across the globe. Air quality is a measure of pollutants and other harmful particulates in the air that we breathe.
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DNA, genes and chromosomes for higher education
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/dna/dna-higher-education
Information on genetics for higher education students, including links to relevant resources to help with research.