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Ukraine war realises predictions of nuclear power plant threat, says Leicester civil safety expert
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/august/nuclear-power-plant-ukraine
As Ukraine conflict continues, new book by University of Leicester researcher argues that nuclear facilities are more likely to be targeted, and damage to power plants risks radiological contamination of the environment over vast areas.
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A-Level students apply passion for science to improve efficiency of aircraft and wind turbines
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/a-level-students-apply-passion-for-science-to-improve-efficiency-of-aircrafts-and-wind-turbines
“I can now see more clearly how my STEM subject A-level choice can add real value to other fields, such as aerodynamics and engineering” – Sabika Talented A-level students with a passion for science have applied their understanding of chemistry and electronics to improve our...
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Driver of equality in sport is honoured by the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/grads-kang
A national champion of race equality in sport has been honoured by the University of Leicester.
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Leicester archaeology student shares passion for local history with fellow firefighters
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/dig-fire
A watch manager in the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is helping other firefighters in the region to get involved with archaeology.
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Experts to debate impact of the Prevent strategy at University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/september/scarman-770
Experts on hate extremism and the policymaking designed to tackle it are to convene for a University of Leicester public event, to debate the impact of the UK Government’s Prevent strategy.
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Geology PhD students
https://le.ac.uk/gge/people/phd/geology
Browse the current PhD students in Geology within the School of Geography, Geology and the Environment at the University of Leicester, and see their contact details and research topics.
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Opening up the University archives for Heritage Open Days on 19/20 September
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/18-heritage-open-days
As part of Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture, the University of Leicester is opening its archives up to the public with a series of free events on Thursday 19 September and Friday 20 September.
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Pioneering treatment for Leicester heart patients has been adopted by other NHS sites
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/virtual-ward
A virtual ward to safely treat atrial fibrillation patients in Leicester is now being implemented across hospitals elsewhere in the country
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First study examining pregnancy in the Viking Age: Pregnant women wearing martial helmets, fetuses set to avenge their fathers, but also a harsh world where not all newborns were given burial or born free
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/first-study-into-pregnancy-in-viking-age
A new, interdisciplinary study is the first focused examination of pregnancy in the Viking Age.
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New international initiative aims to transform care for Very Preterm Babies and their families
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/preterm-babies-research-leicester
A new research project involving the University of Leicester, is bringing experts and families together to develop solutions to improve the lives of very preterm babies