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UK Government’s Earth Observation investment announcement highlights University of Leicester expertise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/november/earth-observation-government-funding
The University of Leicester’s near-thirty year track record in Earth Observation Science has been acknowledged by the UK Government as it announces significant new investment in the sector.
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Graduate named Young Poet Laureate for London
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/graduate-named-young-poet-laureate-for-london
Poet Selina Nwulu, who graduated from the University with a degree in French and Italian from the School of Modern Languages, has been named Young Poet Laureate for London. An article in The Guardian outlines how Selina started to write poetry and her plans ahead.
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Researchers solve space riddle of planetary rings
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/researchers-solve-space-riddle-of-planetary-rings
An international team of scientists, including Professor Nikolai Brilliantov from the Department of Mathematics, has solved an age-old scientific riddle by discovering that planetary rings, such as those orbiting Saturn, have a universally similar particle distribution.
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Leicester finalist in annual eco-friendly competition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/leicester-finalist-in-annual-eco-friendly-competition
Our University has been shortlisted in the Green Gown Awards 2016, which recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives undertaken by universities and colleges.
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Faith facility improved
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/faith-facility-improved
The University of Leicester has refurbished a faith facility for the benefit of its students and other users.
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Statement from Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/june/vc-statement
r41k2zYAhvQ|“During the last week, I have been reflecting on the killing of George Floyd, an African-American, by a white police officer, and on the resulting, understandable anger and frustration this has caused around the world.
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Elizabeth Johnson BA MA
https://le.ac.uk/ulas/about/our-team/elizabeth-johnson
Learn more about our Finds Officer of ULAS, Elizabeth Johnson.
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Kirsty Woodward
https://le.ac.uk/inspirational-women/kirsty-woodward
Kirsty initially started in Residential and Commercial Services. When Residential and Commercial Services and main campus teams merged to become Campus Services, she became the overall leader of that team and set about making it a success.
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Kerry Law
https://le.ac.uk/inspirational-women/kerry-law
Kerry joined Leicester in 2019 as Chief Marketing and Engagement Officer, a role she held when nominations for Inspirational Women were solicited. Her appointment to DVC (Professional Services) is indicative of her commitment to the University and to professional practise.
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 11 19 August
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-11-19-august
Jack Newsinger from the Department of Media and Communication has written an article for The Conversation about labour leader candidate Jeremy Corbyn's art policy.