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Student balloon flight project tests innovative descent system and astrobiology experiment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/student-balloon-flight-project-tests-innovative-descent-system-and-astrobiology-experiment
Physics students from our University have flown a new high altitude balloon, achieving a successful test of their innovative descent system which could help in the development of stratospheric flights in the future.
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Inherited herpesvirus study finds links to ancient humans
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/inherited-herpesvirus-study-finds-links-to-ancient-humans
An international study of integrated HHV-6 led by our University has discovered that a small number of human ancestors, one from about 24,000 years ago, have been responsible for transmitting ancient strains of the virus to individuals today – affecting about a million people...
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Breakthrough study uncovers origin of plant sperm
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/december/19-breakthrough-study-origin-plant-sperm
A large international team of researchers has uncovered the origin of an ancient genetic mechanism needed for plant fertility
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Multi-million pound boost for University of Leicester’s ability to improve and save lives
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/october/brc-funding
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has been funded for £26 million over the next five years.
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Advanced Characterisation Techniques
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/eg4064
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Climate Change: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/gy2420
Module code: GY2420 This module explores the wide ranging impacts of human-induced climate change on the atmosphere, biosphere, human populations and economies.
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Advanced Characterisation Techniques
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/eg4064
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Climate Change: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/gy2420
Module code: GY2420 This module explores the wide ranging impacts of human-induced climate change on the atmosphere, biosphere, human populations and economies.
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Fungal Spore and Pollen Calendars for Leicester and the Surrounding Area
https://le.ac.uk/cehs/hpru/fungal-spore-and-pollen-calendars
The fungal spore and pollen calendars show when the main allergenic species are prevalent in the air in and around Leicester. The calendars are based on average yearly data collected in Leicester.
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Climate Change: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/gy2420
Module code: GY2420 This module explores the wide ranging impacts of human-induced climate change on the atmosphere, biosphere, human populations and economies.