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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’.

• Genetic fingerprinting explained

  https://le.ac.uk/dna-fingerprinting/explained

  Bullet-point guide to the key facts about DNA, genetic fingerprinting and genetic profiling.

• Astronomers discover four new ‘hot Jupiters’

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/april/hot-jupiters

  An international team of space scientists have discovered four new ‘hot Jupiters’ in our galaxy. University of Leicester PhD researcher Rosanna Tilbrook led and co-authored the study alongside colleagues in the UK, Switzerland, Chile, Germany, the USA and South Africa.

• 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.

• Mars Sample Return is Underway with Mars2020 Launch

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2020/07/30/mars-sample-return-is-underway-with-mars2020-launch/

  Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on July 30, 2020 With the successful launch of Mars2020 from Cape Canaveral today the first stage in a long and complex sample return plan is finally underway.

• Better the Devil you know?

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/pgrcareers/2019/08/30/better-the-devil-you-know/

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• Physics and Astronomy

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/author/adam_povey/

  Announcing 2026 Summer Internships for Leicester Undergraduates Posted by Physics and Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 26 January 2026 Applications are open for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE2026) scheme for Leicester undergraduates.

• 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

• 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.

• 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