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38m super lightweight mirror chosen for ChineseFrench space mission
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/ps3-8m-super-lightweight-mirror-chosen-for-chinese-french-space-mission
The University has announced the signature of a contract to develop an innovative new type of X-ray mirror for a telescope to be flown on an orbiting observatory to be launched in 2021.
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Debate to discuss the future of human rights protection in the UK
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/debate-to-discuss-the-future-of-human-rights-protection-in-the-uk
Ongoing debates about the future of human rights protection in the UK will be discussed at an event in London on Tuesday 24 November.
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Research student helps reopen Lincoln Castles longclosed prison
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/research-student-helps-reopen-lincoln-castle2019s-long-closed-prison
Work by a PhD student that will bring a Victorian Prison back to life has received a royal seal of approval.
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Leicester scientists to unlock the secrets of the biological clock
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/leicester-scientists-to-unlock-the-secrets-of-the-biological-clock
A new study led by the University of Leicester will investigate the how the length of tiny pieces of DNA called telomeres play a part in the biological ageing process.
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Indias first black hole space observation satellite to launch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/india2019s-first-black-hole-space-observation-satellite-to-launch
Researchers from the Department of Physics and Astronomy been involved in the development of the first ever Indian satellite dedicated to astronomical observations, including of black holes, which will be launching from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in...
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A eulogy for Richard III
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/a-eulogy-for-richard-iii
During the reinterment of Richard III ceremony on Thursday 26 March Professor Gordon Campbell (pictured) from the School of English gave a heartfelt eulogy for the last Plantagenet king.
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Academic publishes one of the best books of the year
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/academic-publishes-one-of-the-best-books-of-the-year
A book by University of Leicester academic Dr Kate Loveman has been cited among the best books of the year.
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Ancient chimpanzee Adam lived over one million years ago
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/ancient-chimpanzee-2018adam2019-lived-over-one-million-years-ago
Chimpanzees have an ancient common ancestor – or genetic ‘Adam’ - that lived over one million years ago, according to a research team led by Professor Mark Jobling from the Department of Genetics.
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Researchers identify simple methods to prevent heart attacks and stroke
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/researchers-identify-simple-methods-to-prevent-heart-attacks-and-stroke
Simple pharmacological solutions to prevent heart attacks and stroke worldwide have been proven effective by an international team involving Leicester researchers.
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Researchers provide new insights into gene regulation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/researchers-provide-new-insights-into-gene-regulation
A team of researchers led by the our University has shed new light on how the regulation machinery that controls gene expression works by characterising a complex known as the NuRD complex.