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Carbon monitoring mission using Leicester expertise ready for launch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/microcarb
National Centre for Earth Observation scientists based at University of Leicester and University of Edinburgh are leading the UK science for European mission MicroCarb, which has completed assembly and qualification in the UK.
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COVID-19 study team recognised for outstanding impact in medical research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/phosp-covid
A Leicester team behind a major UK study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19 on hospitalised patients has been recognised for its outstanding impact in medical research by the Medical Research Council (MRC).
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Leicester scientists contribute to latest climate satellite mission EarthCARE
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/earthcare-nceo
National Centre for Earth Observation) at the Universities of Leicester plays a key role in a new mission to understand how clouds and aerosol particles affect weather and climate
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Biomedical Engineering MSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/biomedical-engineering-msc/2026
Transform lives through innovation. This degree blends engineering with life sciences to prepare you for developing technologies to improve health and wellbeing.
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Advanced Electrical and Electronic Engineering MSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/advanced-electrical-and-electronic-engineering-msc/2026
Advance your learning and you’ll advance your electrical and electronic engineering job prospects. For a complex field, it’s a simple solution. You’ll cover everything from communications and signal processing through to control engineering.
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Space research legacy explored in UK Space Agency and DSIT visit to University of Leicester’s space hub
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/uk-space-agency-dsit-visit-space-park
University of Leicester hosted a delegation of senior staff at Space Park Leicester from the UK Space Agency and the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
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Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/advanced-mechanical-engineering-msc/2026
In a field as innovative as this one, there’s always another level you can reach. This Masters in mechanical engineering covers everything from advanced fluid dynamics and solid mechanics, to working on real-world mechanical engineering projects.
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All rise! Height-adjustable desks can reduce workplace sitting by over an hour a day
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/august/standing-desk-research
Researchers have developed a programme that, when paired with a height-adjustable desk, can reduce the time people spend sitting by over an hour.
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Exclusive Centenary insight into Attenborough Family’s time in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/july/attenborough-rocket-round-leicester
Michael Attenborough CBE has shared an exclusive insight into his family’s long-standing association with the University of Leicester for a city art trail, and to mark the University’s Centenary celebrations.
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University historian drives successful campaign for Leicestershire flag
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/july/leicestershire-flag
Professor Shipley formed the idea of establishing a flag for Leicestershire in 2014, when he noticed that around half of England’s 39 historic counties had adopted flags in the previous decade or so, and that soon Leicestershire would be one of the few without one.