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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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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’.
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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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University of Leicester’s global approach leads to QS World Rankings rise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/qs-rankings
The University of Leicester’s reputation as a leading global institution for research and teaching has been reaffirmed after a rise in the QS World Rankings 2024.
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Experts gather to determine ExoMars landing site
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/07-exomars
The ExoMars Rover The ExoMars Rover (courtesy of ESA) 475|Academic and industry experts are meeting in Leicester to decide key detail of mission to Mars Over 100 delegates from academia and industry will meet at the National Space Centre on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 November...
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New understanding of ‘sociable’ slug behaviour calls for better pesticide targeting
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/slugs
Experts from the University of Leicester have been hot on the slime trail of the grey field slug population thanks to innovative technology that can tag and track the behaviour of the invertebrates.
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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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New research network to address critical environmental challenges in India
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/new-research-network-to-address-critical-environmental-challenges-in-india
Researchers from our University's Department of Physics and Astronomy have been funded to set up a new international research network with the Indian Institute of Technology- Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) to assess the impact of climate on agriculture in the Indo-Gangetic...
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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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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.