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University of Leicester space scientist appointed trustee of Royal Museums Greenwich
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/emma-bunce-rmg
Professor of Planetary Plasma Physics Emma Bunce has worked on multiple international space missions and has been appointed a trustee of Royal Museums Greenwich, including the ‘birthplace of modern astronomy’, the Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Covid in Cartoons
https://le.ac.uk/covid-in-cartoons
Empowering a thick narrative of the crisis by promoting cultural literacy and diversity skills amongst vulnerable young people UKRI/AHRC Covid-19 Rapid Response call (£352,054 at 100% FEC and £296,928 at 80% FEC).
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Polymerise
https://le.ac.uk/chemistry/about/edi/polymerise
The polymerise project aims to promote diversity in chemistry by providing ring-fenced funding for students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds to gain paid research experience.
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Thailand government joins forces with University of Leicester to launch UK scholarship for 50 Thai students
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/thailand-government-university-leicester-uk-scholarship-thai-students
University of Leicester and Thai government launch scholarships to support Thai students studying in the UK, strengthening international ties.
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Garry Buck
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/garry-buck
The University has learned with regret of the death of hospitality van driver Garry Buck. Garry’s job with LSP involved delivering to buildings right across the campus so he came into contact with many staff and was well-loved by all.
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Expedition 325: Great Barrier Reef Environmental Changes
https://le.ac.uk/iodp/expeditions/2010-11/great-barrier-reef
January – March 2010 The GBREC expedition is designed to establish the course and effects of the last glaciation in reef settings that developed in tectonically inactive areas located far from glaciated regions.
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Sustainable development roadshow offers opportunities to local businesses
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/sustainable-development-roadshow-offers-opportunities-to-local-businesses
The University's School of Business will host a free, public event seeking to encourage growth in local business on Tuesday 9 May.
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Space power: Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator Shock Test Success
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/rtg-shock-test
The University of Leicester 's Space Nuclear Power group has put their Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator through a shock test to prepare it for the harsh environment of a launch or planetary surface landing
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NASAs WISE finds universes most luminous galaxy to date
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/nasas-wise-finds-universes-most-luminous-galaxy-to-date
A remote galaxy shining brightly with infrared light equal to more than 300 trillion suns has been discovered using data from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE.
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Leicester University promotes LGBT+ inclusivity
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/september/lgbt-award
As Leicester Pride approaches, a programme to recognise LGBT+ inclusivity, set up by University of Leicester alongside other local organisations, is looking to expand through the region in the coming year.