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Centenary tree planting helps Borough’s competition chances to bloom
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/botanic-bloom
Dr Richard Gornall, Director of the Botanic Garden & Curator of the Herbarium at the University of Leicester, said: “We are thankful to the borough of Wigston and Oadby for its donation to the garden which marks the centenary of the University of Leicester.
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Leicester pioneers use of R;pple in commitment to suicide prevention
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/ripple
The University of Leicester has today (Monday) become one of the first universities in the country to install R;pple across all its computer networks and strengthening its commitment to suicide prevention.
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Ministerial visit showcases Space Park Leicester’s industry boost
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/october/treasury-minister-visit
Felicity Buchan MP, formerly Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, recently visited Space Park Leicester.
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‘Are Your Legs Killing You?’ – Vascular Research Team introduces new public health campaign
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/vascular-research-campaign-health
Vascular researchers at the University of Leicester will be rolling out a new campaign in August 2025 to shine a spotlight on the long-term impact of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).
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Contemporary French Cinema
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/fr3128
Module code: FR3128 While there are no formal prerequisites for this module, it is not taught at an introductory level: you will be expected to have a working knowledge of general film language before we begin.
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Beagle 2 lander found on Mars
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/beagle-2-lander-found-on-mars
The UK-led Beagle 2 was due to land on Mars on 25 December 2003. The spacecraft was ejected from Mars Express on 19 December 2003. Nothing had been heard from Beagle 2 and the mission was presumed lost. Until now.
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Preterm birth linked with lower mathematics abilities and less wealth
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/preterm-birth-linked-with-lower-math-abilities-and-less-wealth
People who are born premature tend to accumulate less wealth as adults, and a new study suggests that this may be due to lower mathematics abilities.
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Project to provide scientists with access to worlds largest highenergy gammaray observatory
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/project-to-provide-scientists-with-access-to-worlds-largest-high-energy-gamma-ray-observatory
Our University is part of a new project that will provide scientists with access to the world’s largest and most sensitive high-energy gamma-ray observatory. CTA is a global initiative to build the world’s largest and most sensitive high-energy gamma-ray observatory.
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LLEP rallies Government to support Charnwood Life Sciences Zone
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/llep-rallies-government-to-support-charnwood-life-sciences-zone
The Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) is spearheading a campaign to ask the Government to support Charnwood Campus (the former Astra Zeneca site) near Loughborough as the UK’s first 'Life Sciences Opportunities Zone' (LSOZ).
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New website highlights our local impact
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/new-csr-website-highlights-universitys-local-impact
The University of Leicester contributes significantly to the city of Leicester, the surrounding county of Leicestershire and further afield.