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Leicester shortlisted for a Guardian University Award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/university-shortlisted-for-a-guardian-university-award
The University has been shortlisted for a Guardian University Award for its campaign work on the 'Vardyquake' project - a student-led project that measured the seismic activity produced by Leicester City fans when their team scored goals at the nearby King Power Stadium.
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Richard Tapp
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/council/membership/richard-tapp
Richard Tapp is a Solicitor and Chartered Governance Professional.
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Lauren Bartlett
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/council/membership/lauren-bartlett
Lauren Bartlett is a strategic marketing and communications leader with over 15 years of experience growing brands, profits, and teams globally. Lauren currently leads marketing and communications in UK and Europe for New Zealand Trade & Enterprise.
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Jack Chambers
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/council/membership/jack-chambers
Jack joined the Council in September 2023. After graduating from the University in 2015, Jack joined HM Treasury where he advised ministers and senior officials on a range of public policy issues, financial stability and public expenditure and value for money decisions.
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Rishi Madlani
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/council/membership/rishi-madlani
Rishi is UK Head of Sustainability for Investec which encompasses Investec’s approach to climate and sustainable finance, driving delivery on their Net Zero commitments and overseeing their CSR activities.
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Leicester PhD student one of UKs top conservationists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/leicester-phd-student-in-uks-top-50-conservationists-list
Tim Mackrill (pictured left), a PhD student in our Department of Genetics and Senior reserve officer of the Rutland Osprey Project, has featured at number 34 in the BBC Wildlife Magazine's top 50 conservation heroes in the UK.
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Chancellor issues call for Leicester grads to change the world for the better
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/maggie
The Chancellor of the University of Leicester has issued a rallying cry to the new crop of graduates to think big, fight injustice and change the world for the better.
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Award-winning Irchester Field School brings Roman history to life for local community
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/heritage-hub-irchester-field-school-mj-award
A University of Leicester partnership with North Northamptonshire Council has won an MJ Award.
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Leicester pioneers introduce novel new imaging autopsy service to the NHS
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/leicester-pioneers-introduce-novel-new-imaging-autopsy-service-to-the-nhs
Researchers from the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust have introduced an alternative method to diagnose the cause of death, which in many cases can replace the need for the traditional invasive autopsy.
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Research starts into ‘Kitemark’ for Autonomous Vehicles
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/autonomous-vehicles
A grant of three million pounds has been awarded to a consortium led by the University of Leicester to spearhead work ensuring that autonomous systems such as driverless cars, drones and robots can be trusted.