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New stateoftheart teaching and research facility certified as UKs largest nonresidential Passivhaus building
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/new-state-of-the-art-teaching-and-research-facility-certified-as-uk2019s-largest-non-residential-passivhaus-building
Our cutting-edge new Centre for Medicine building, built by contractor Willmott Dixon and designed by Associated Architects, has officially received Passivhaus Certification – officially making it the largest Passivhaus building in the UK.
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New website highlights our local impact
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/new-csr-website-highlights-universitys-local-impact
The University of Leicester contributes significantly to the city of Leicester, the surrounding county of Leicestershire and further afield.
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Ichthyosaur skull in Leicester museum reveals Jurassic secrets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/december/12-ichthyosaur
A new scientific study has re-examined a series of fossil skulls from the UK, providing new insights into two species of extinct marine reptiles.
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Inspirational men and women to be honoured with degrees from the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/15-men-women-honoured-with-degrees-from-university
The University of Leicester is to celebrate the achievements of three individuals who have excelled in their fields at its winter graduation ceremonies this week.
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Leicester Professor to lead UK Space Science Strategy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/july/25-martin-barstow-uksa
Professor Martin Barstow has been appointed as Chair of the UK Space Agency’s Science Programme Advisory Committee, leading the UK's approach to Space Science.
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Learn some showstopper science with Bake Off stars
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/february/josh-webinar
Dr Josh Smalley is joined by 2022 Great British Bake Off winner Dr Syabira Yusoff for an online event on 11 February that will explore the science behind their bakes
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King’s Birthday Honour recognises researcher’s dedication to saving peatlands
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/kings-birthday-honour-recognises-researchers-dedication-saving-peatlands
A University of Leicester geographer who has dedicated her career to preserving the world’s peatlands has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Leicester school leader’s devotion to education is recognised with honour from her old university
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/carolyn-robson
A Leicester school teacher who became a national leader in education has returned to her old university to receive an honorary title.
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Avoidable Deaths Network to run sessions at UN event for the humanitarian sector
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/avoidable-deaths-network-un-humanitarian-event
A network set up by the University of Leicester to prevent avoidable deaths is hosting five sessions at a United Nations event for the humanitarian sector.
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Maxar Intelligence inspires the next generation of geospatial experts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/june/maxar-placement
Maxar hosts students from the micro-intern programme run by Space Park Leicester