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Tim Peake describes the first time he saw Earth from space in new video
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/tim-peake-to-receive-an-honorary-degree
The University has conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science upon British astronaut Tim Peake during a visit to the National Space Centre in Leicester on Friday 14 October as part of a wider tour of the UK.
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TEDx comes to Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/tedx-comes-to-leicester
Some of Leicester’s best known institutions and organisations are getting behind an inspiring event, which is set to bring some of the Leicester’s best thinkers and community activists to the city this year.
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65 Years of Space at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/space
The history of Space research at the University of Leicester
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Biography of Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys
https://le.ac.uk/dna-fingerprinting/biography
A short biography of Sir Professor Jeffreys - the inventor of DNA fingerprinting. From research at Leicester to Knighthood and current work.
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Research
https://le.ac.uk/history/research
History at the University of Leicester has a longstanding reputation for excellence in historical research. Our academics have a broad range of research expertise covering a wide chronological and geographical range. Find out more.
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Sanctuary Seekers’ Unit
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit
The University of Leicester is a University of sanctuary. Find out more about the work we're doing.
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Recognising our Centenary supporters
https://le.ac.uk/giving/impact-stories/supporters
Thank you to all of our generous supporters. Read more about our Centenary Golden Book project.
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University of Leicester awards honorary degree to graduate and best-selling author
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/adele-parks
Acclaimed novelist and Leicester graduate, Adele Parks MBE has returned to the University to be awarded an honorary degree. Parks received a (DLitt) Doctor of Letters from the University of Leicester in a ceremony that took place at De Montfort Hall on Thursday, 19 January.
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Innovation of the Year Award win for Leicester's Hospitals Cardiology Team
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/november/innovation-award-cardiology
A team who developed a ‘virtual ward’ to safely treat patients with an abnormal heart rhythm from their own homes in Leicester has been recognised for its innovative work with an award from the Health Service Journal.
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New booklet gives advice on Mental Capacity Act
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/new-booklet-gives-advice-on-mental-capacity-act
A new guide is available to help people plan for the future and make informed decisions about their personal welfare, property and financial affairs.