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Making space accessible
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/space-power/space-accessible
We enable spacecraft power generation and thermal management by developing power systems that enable electricity generation from the rare element americium.
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The mystery of the impossible black hole
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/11/11/mystery-impossible-black-hole/
In September 2020 the LIGO/Virgo team announced the detection of two black holes merging. Two impossible black holes.
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Welcome to the Physics Community!
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/09/25/welcome-to-the-physics-community-2/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 25 September 2020 During these unprecedented times, the School of Physics and Astronomy are exploring new ways to bring our staff and students together as a family.
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Leicester geologist features in international research publication
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/leicester-geologist-features-in-international-research-publication
The work of Leicester geologist Richard Walker features in a new online publication by The Geological Society of America. Dr Walker, lecturer in structural geology, is among a number of academics whose research is featured here.
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Developmental genetics for higher education
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/developmental/developmental-higher-education
If you're studying towards a degree, we've got useful academic content on developmental genetics, supplied by the genetics department at The University of Leicester.
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What to expect
https://le.ac.uk/law/study/undergraduate/offer-holder-info/what-to-expect
Find out what to expect when you arrive in Leicester, broken down by your first week and your first year. School and University orientation activities and teaching begin during week one (also known as Welcome Week) - you won't want to miss those.
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Pandemic’s Chief Science Advisor is honoured by the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/patrick-vallance
A scientist who played a pivotal role in shaping science policy during the pandemic has been honoured by the University of Leicester.
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University life in the 1920s revealed through historical interview
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/university-life-in-the-1920s-revealed-through-historical-interview
A new project organised by our University is making a number of oral history interviews with people who lived during the 19th and 20th centuries available online.
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Food and drink
https://le.ac.uk/study/welcome/your-arrival/food-and-drink
Find out more about food and drink outlets on campus. Alongside offers and events.
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Inactive adults urged to get moving to avoid developing type 2 diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/inactive-adults-told-to-2018get-moving2019
People in Leicestershire are being ‘urged to get moving or risk jeopardising their health’, after research revealed adults in the county are among the most inactive in England.