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Stephen Hawking tributes to one of the greatest minds in science
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/stephen-hawking-tributes-to-one-of-the-greatest-minds-in-science
The University has paid tribute to one of the greatest minds in science and honorary graduate Professor Stephen Hawking on the news of his death. The University of Cambridge announced the sad news on 14 March.
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University of Leicester takes part in Being Human Festival
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/14-being-human-festival
The University of Leicester will join universities throughout the UK and open its doors to share its innovative humanities research with the public. The Being Human festival, now in its fifth year, will be based on the theme of ‘Origins and Endings’.
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Cider-making in Wales: It’s a family affair.
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/consumingauthenticities/2015/07/29/cider-making-in-wales-its-a-family-affair/
Posted by in Consuming Authenticities on July 29, 2015 During the course of research into Welsh craft cider I have spoken with many cider-makers at all scales of the craft cider industry in Wales.
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Learning lunch topic: social equity and digital footprints
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/lli/2016/06/15/learning-lunch-topic-social-equity-and-digital-footprints/
Posted by Kerry Dobbins in Leicester Learning Institute: Enhancing learning and teaching on June 15, 2016 The LLI were very fortunate to have Dr Rachel Buchanan from the University of Newcastle, Australia hosting its recent Learning Lunch on the topic of social...
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James Webb Space Telescope makes first detection of heavy element from star merger
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/gamma-ray
Merger of neutron stars that generated an explosion that created a gamma-ray burst identified. Some of the rarest and most precious elements in nature are being produced by these very rare explosions.
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Leicester scientists on Jupiter moon mission look ahead to launch date
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/april/juice-mission-jupiter-scientists
University of Leicester scientists have a leading role on the science team for ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice), exploring Jupiter’s complex atmosphere, magnetosphere, and potentially habitable icy moons.
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Lost tombs and quarries rediscovered on British military base in Cyprus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/cyprus-archaeology
University of Leicester Archaeological Services rediscovers 46 sites at the Eastern Sovereign Base Area at Dhekelia, Cyprus, working on behalf of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)
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Research stories
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories
Explore the University of Leicester's world-changing research. Our world is a work in progress. Explore our world-changing research.
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Roger Bettles bookings
https://le.ac.uk/sports/facilities/roger-bettles/bookings
See the fitness class timetable for the Roger Bettles sports centre.
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President and Vice-Chancellor
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/senior-management/executive-board/president-and-vice-chancellor
The President and Vice-Chancellor works with all colleagues to build on the University’s world class reputation in research and teaching to make a positive change in the world.