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• How to Train Your Dragonto Fly

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/how-to-train-your-dragon-to-fly

  The breeds of dragon from the popular DreamWorks film series How to Train Your Dragon, based on the books by author Cressida Cowell, are of varying size and shape, ranging from the small but aggressive Terrible Terror which is just over a foot...

• University of Leicester research helps primary teachers tackle tricky maths teaching

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/february/maths-book

  A new book from University of Leicester researchers is aimed at helping primary school teachers to teach fractions and decimals effectively.

• Archaeology professor’s book inspired by the tragic loss of her husband

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/april/tarlow

  An expert in death, Archaeology Professor Sarah Tarlow, found nothing could prepare her for the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband.

• University of Leicester’s Dr Marianne Hem Eriksen selected to create programmes for BBC Radio 3

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/april/new-generation-thinkers

  The School of Archaeology and Ancient History's Dr Marianne Hem Eriksen for the New Generation Thinkers 2023 programme.

• 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.

• How to support your premature child at school webinar now available to watch

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/august/webinar

  A webinar with useful information for parents and carers of prematurely born children is now available to view.

• 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.

• 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.

• Archaeological internship

  https://le.ac.uk/ulas/about/work-placements/internship

  ULAS offers a 21 hour internship, intended for those who are interested in gaining archaeological post-excavation experience.

• UK first for Leicester: ground-breaking software lets surgeon see real-time 3D map of heart

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/august/12-cardiac-software

  Innovative software that allows a surgeon to view inside a patient’s heart in real time while applying treatment has been used for the first time in the UK in operations at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester.