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Transforming space exploration
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/transforming-space-exploration
Our University is spearheading the development of new power generation technologies for space exploration as part of a European Space Agency funded programme.
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Successful flight for aircraft carrying Leicesters pioneering NO2 scanner
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/successful-flight-for-aircraft-carrying-leicester2019s-pioneering-no2-scanner
Our University has successfully carried out the flight of an aircraft equipped with pioneering space technology to measure air pollution, in particular nitrogen dioxide (NO2), in the environment.
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Leicester part of partnership bringing world-class expertise to benefit patients and populations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/leicester-part-of-partnership-bringing-world-class-expertise-to-benefit-patients-and-populations
Health Data Research UK is awarding £30 million funding to six sites across the UK - including our University - to address challenging healthcare issues through use of data science.
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Associate Law Professor elected as an Academic Fellow of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/associate-law-professor-elected-as-an-academic-fellow-of-the-honourable-society-of-the-inner-temple
The Inner Temple has an essential role in the modern legal profession, particularly in the education and training of future barristers. Each year, the Inner Temple invites applications from legal academics to become one of four new Academic Fellows.
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Leicester academic cited as social media superstar
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/leicester-academic-cited-as-social-media-superstar
Dr Vikas Shah (pictured) from our Medical School has been cited as a ‘superstar’ for his use of social media in enhancing teaching and learning. Jisc has announced their top ten higher education social media superstars of 2017.
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Our University leads national forum in Azerbaijan
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/our-university-leads-national-forum-in-azerbaijan
Our University has led a national forum on graduate employability in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Expert opinions cover South Africa Theresa May Richard III public health workplace learning and Italys banks
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/expert-opinions-cover-south-africa-theresa-may-richard-iii-public-health-workplace-learning-and-italys-banks
PhD student Tracey Logan from the School of History, Politics and International Relations has a reviewed a BBC Radio 4 programme.
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Student announced as new Mayor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/student-announced-as-new-mayoress
A student from our School of History, Politics and International Relations has become the new Mayor of Oadby and Wigston. Samia Haq, a final year Politics student, was inaugurated at a meeting in the council offices followed by a reception at Parklands in Oadby.
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Initiative aims to address health challenges of an ageing population
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/blue-zones
An initiative involving the University of Leicester aims to address the growing health challenges of an ageing UK population.
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Empathy-led healthcare is a crucial element for ensuring patient satisfaction, says study.
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/patient-satisfaction
Patients treated with greater empathy by healthcare staff report increased levels of satisfaction with their care, an important measure linked to patient outcomes