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Exoplanets and Planet Formation
https://le.ac.uk/physics/research/astrophysics/planet-formation
The last few years have seen an explosion in our knowledge of extra-solar planets, and we now understand that most, if not all stars host planetary systems.
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John Bradshaw (1942-2019)
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2019/john-bradshaw
It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of former Head Groundskeeper John Bradshaw. John, who passed away on Monday 11 November, worked at the University from 1965 until his retirement in 2008.
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Winifred Pennington
https://le.ac.uk/about/campus-development/freemens/freemens-building-names/winifred-pennington
Winifred Pennington was part of a new generation of respected women in research.
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Quality of conference presentations could be affected by social media
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/quality-of-conference-presentations-could-be-affected-by-social-media
A new pilot study into the impact of Twitter on conferences suggests that social media may impact on quality of presentations as speakers receive real-time feedback.
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How fandom can be viewed as a form or substitute for religion
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/how-fandom-can-be-viewed-as-a-form-or-substitute-for-religion
The extent to which mass following of popular culture – popular music stars, TV shows or football fandom – can act as a form of faith for followers is to be explored at an international conference hosted at Leicester between 28-30 July.
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Our University confirms position among leading institutions in the world
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/our-university-confirms-position-among-leading-institutions-in-the-world
A world ranking of universities has confirmed our University's position among the leading institutions in the world.
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Literary Leicester Festival 2016 returns this week
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/literary-leicester-festival-2016-returns-this-week
The city's diverse celebration of the written and spoken word is returns this month with a prestigious line-up of speakers and contributors who have shaped the landscape of modern literature.
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Animated film showcases risk-free ways to support victims of hate crime
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/animated-film-showcases-risk-free-ways-to-support-victims-of-hate-crime
The Centre for Hate Studies has produced a short animated film urging members of the public not to turn a blind eye when witnessing acts of hate and hostility.
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Festival turns spotlight on issues that people who are transgender are facing at home and abroad
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/festival-turns-spotlight-on-issues-that-people-who-are-transgender-are-facing-at-home-and-abroad
Issues that people who are transgender are facing at home and abroad, and what ought to be done about the issues, were the focus of "Transgender, at Home and Abroad", a panel event held on December 6 as part of the 2016 Leicester Human Rights Arts and Film...
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Diabetes Distance Learning Postgraduate courses approved
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/diabetes-distance-learning-postgraduate-courses-approved
Students can now complete prestigious courses in diabetes from home or work. A Distance Learning Programme has been approved by the University of Leicester and will include Distance Learning PGCert/PGDip/MSc in diabetes.