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Salt mine in Yorkshire could help to shed light on Martian life
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/salt-mine-in-yorkshire-could-help-to-shed-light-on-martian-life
A PhD student is helping to shed light on life on Mars by exploring similar environments on Earth - including an underground salt mine in North Yorkshire.
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University of Leicester space scientists celebrate success for Gaia
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/university-of-leicester-space-scientists-celebrate-success-for-gaia
University of Leicester space scientists are celebrating success after the Gaia project, which aims to create a highly accurate 3D map of our galaxy, picked up two prestigious awards for best Space Achievement and best Space Industry/Project Team.
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Leicester alumni celebrated for their positive community impact
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/alumni-awards
Inspiring alumni were recognised for their achievements at a special awards evening at the University of Leicester.
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Leicester researchers scoop early career award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/dorothy-goodman-prize-leicester-winners
University of researchers Merissa Elizabeth Hickman and Dr Mahmoud-Khairy Nouetou, have been awarded early career awards for their work
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High demand for places at Leicester School of Optometry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/optometry-degree-leicester-profession
More than 400 prospective students have now applied to the Leicester School of Optometry for its new four-year course starting in September
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Leicester scientist helps fine-tune space telescope 1.5million km from home
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/miri-commissioning
A first image from MIRI was released by NASA in April, giving space scientists a glimpse of the instrument’s capabilities. The first science observations using JWST are expected to commence in July.
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University of Leicester enters strategic partnership with East Midlands Chamber
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/university-leicester-partnership-east-midlands-chamber
The University of Leicester has entered a strategic partnership with East Midlands Chamber.
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Award-winning doctor to speak at empathic healthcare event
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/empathy-course-leicester-stoney-gate
Award-winning doctor will speak at an innovative empathic healthcare course
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University of Leicester honours charity chief for raising the ambitions of hundreds of thousands of young people
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/university-leicester-honours-charity-chief-raising-ambitions-hundreds-thousands-young-people
The co-founder of a social mobility charity devoted to raising young people’s educational aspirations has received an honorary award from the University of Leicester.
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Researchers explore ‘crossroads of the sea’ in Mediterranean
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/crossroads-of-the-sea
New archaeological research led by the University of Leicester is revealing secrets of ancient Mediterranean coastal life and long-distance trade, through exploring a ‘crossroads of the sea’.