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King’s Coronation tree to put roots down at University of Leicester beauty spot
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/november/tree
The King’s personal representative for Leicestershire has chosen a much-loved University of Leicester beauty spot as the location for an official Coronation tree.
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University's big band to stage charity gala in aid of Parkinson’s UK
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/swing-shuffle-big-band-charity-gala-parkinsons
The University of Leicester is proud to support Swing and Shuffle – a student-led charity event that promises a night of immersive music and community spirit while raising vital funds for Parkinson’s UK.
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Lord Willetts appointed chair of the UK Space Agency’s Board
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/uksa-willetts
University of Leicester Chancellor David, Lord Willetts has been appointed as the new chair of the UK Space Agency’s Board.
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Leicester’s Graduate City project up for national award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/ise-shortlist
A pioneering work experience project designed to match skilled students with Leicester businesses has been shortlisted for a major national award.
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Africa’s forests have switched from absorbing to emitting carbon, new study finds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/africa-forests-absorbing-emitting-carbon
Analysis led by University of Leicester shows the African continent lost approximately 106 billion kilograms of forest biomass per year between 2010 and 2017
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University of Leicester’s global approach leads to QS World Rankings rise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/qs-rankings
The University of Leicester’s reputation as a leading global institution for research and teaching has been reaffirmed after a rise in the QS World Rankings 2024.
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Government Minister discovers region’s cutting-edge research and innovation in space
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/04-government-minister-discovers-space-research-innovation
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government visits Leicester to find out more about pioneering plans for Space Park Leicester.
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International award recognises researcher’s contribution to development of AI
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/international-award-development-ai-huiyu-zhou
Professor Huiyu Zhou from the University of Leicester School of Computing and Mathematical Science to receive award from National Academy of Artificial Intelligence acknowledging longstanding work in AI technology development
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The NHS Long Term Plan: It’s Ambitious
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/medicalleaders/2019/01/31/the-nhs-long-term-plan-its-ambitious/
Posted by Nate in Medical Leadership in the Foundations on January 31, 2019 Earlier this month the government launched its 10 year Long Term Plan for the NHS .
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Colourful craters and insights into Mercury’s mysterious surface showcased by Leicester scientists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/18-bepicolombo-mission-at-new-scientist
University of Leicester researchers involved in upcoming BepiColombo mission to Mercury will be presenting at New Scientist Live 2018.