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New species of rare ancient worm discovered in fossil hotspot
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/new-species-of-rare-ancient-worm-discovered-in-fossil-hotspot
A team of researchers including Leicester’s Professor David Siveter have discovered a new species of lobopodian, an ancient relative of modern-day velvet worms, in 430 million-years-old Silurian rocks in Herefordshire, UK.
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Breaking down the barriers of art
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/breaking-down-the-barriers-of-art
Starting on the 21 May 2018, In Another Place is a ground-breaking region-wide collaboration of ten venues - including the Attenborough Arts Centre - with one collective aim: showcasing stunning pieces of art to new audiences.
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Benefits from benchside to bedside showcased for NHS anniversary
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/benefits-from-benchside-to-bedside-showcased-for-nhs-anniversary
The National Health Service celebrates its 70th anniversary this year and we are marking the occasion by highlighting the historic partnership between the NHS and universities.
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Marina Spunta
https://le.ac.uk/people/marina-spunta
The academic profile of Dr Marina Spunta, Associate Professor of Italian at University of Leicester
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Leicester and JWST
https://le.ac.uk/physics/research/projects/james-webb-space-telescope/leicester-and-miri
Leicester scientists and engineers were the mechanical engineering lead for the MIRI instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Top employers target Leicester's graduate high-fliers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/25-top-employers-target-leicester-graduate-high-fliers
Leicester ranked among top 25 UK universities targeted by leading employers. The UK’s 100 best-known graduate employers are targeting students from the University of Leicester according to a major new report on the graduate job market.
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Funding boost for sports at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/25-funding-boost-for-sports-at-leicester
Sports funding womens lacrosse|Funding boost for sports at Leicester The University of Leicester has been granted around £17,000 to support new sporting initiatives.
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University of Leicester to name building after archaeology pioneer, Dame Kathleen Kenyon
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/february/building-named-archaeology-pioneer-kathleen-kenyon
The Dame Kathleen Kenyon Building is the University of Leicester's first academic building named after a woman.
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Developers of the world’s first interactive space suit make Space Park Leicester their first UK base
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/april/world-first-interactive-space-suit-space-park-leicester-uk-base
Innovative company Spacewear joins the University of Leicester’s £100 million science and innovation park
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BRC Director chosen to receive international outstanding achievement award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/diabetes-ada-award-melanie-davies
Director of the NIHR Leicester BRC, Professor Melanie Davies CBE, has been chosen to receive a 2025 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).