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Research finds Earths technosphere now weighs 30 trillion tons
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/research-finds-earths-2018technosphere2019-now-weighs-30-trillion-tons
An international team led by our geologists has made the first estimate of the sheer size of the physical structure of the planet’s technosphere – suggesting that its mass approximates to an enormous 30 trillion tons.
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Viking grave discovery suggests warrior of high status was buried at Scottish site
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/viking-grave-discovery-suggests-warrior-of-high-status-was-buried-at-scottish-site
New light has been shed on a 10th century Viking boat burial site at Swordle Bay in western Scotland, which was discovered by University researchers in 2011.
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Centres and Institutes
https://le.ac.uk/cse/research/centres-and-institutes
Centre for Landscape and Climate Research The aim of the CLCR is to understand interactions of the water cycle with ecosystems across multiple spatial and temporal scales.
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UCAS Convention 2015
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/ucas-convention-2015
Last week, the University of Leicester hosted the East Midlands UCAS Convention, the biggest of its kind in the region. The event was attended by over 9,000 Year 12 students from over 70 schools and colleges from across the East Midlands.
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Explore Leicester’s architectural heritage with guided campus tours
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/leicester-architecture-tours-heritage-hub
The public will have the chance to explore the University of Leicester’s characterful buildings with guided walks taking place on Saturday 13 September, Tuesday 16 September and Wednesday 17 September at central campus and Brookfield campus.
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University of Leicester takes centre stage at Conservative Party Conference discussion
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/september/tory-conference
The University of Leicester announces its proud participation in the upcoming Conservative Party Conference as it partners with Reform to host a distinguished panel discussion.
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University of Leicester academic helps to solve mystery of ‘golf-ball’ structures on Norfolk air base
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/feltwell
An academic from the University of Leicester has been featured on the latest episode of The Patch on BBC Radio 4. Dr Bleddyn Bowen, Associate Professor of International Relations is one of only a handful of experts in space policy and international relations in space.
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University of Leicester’s global approach leads to QS World Rankings rise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/qs-rankings
The University of Leicester’s reputation as a leading global institution for research and teaching has been reaffirmed after a rise in the QS World Rankings 2024.
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Appeal decision
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/appeals-complaints/academic-appeals/appeal-decision
Appeal review requests Appeal Review Requests will only be considered if one, or both, of the following grounds are met: there is evidence of a procedural irregularity in the initial consideration of the appeal, and / or there is evidence of eligibility of the...
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Approval of collaborative and partnership arrangements
https://le.ac.uk/policies/codes-practice/he-others/partnership-arrangements
Read the code of practice for managing HE provision with others (PDF, 520kb) Key principles The University is responsible for the academic standards of all awards made in its name therefore the following principles apply: The academic standards of awards delivered...