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Leicester astronomers play key role in groundbreaking movie of the cosmos by new observatory
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/astronomers-groundbreaking-movie-cosmos-new-observatory
The decade-long wait for UK astronomers ends as the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which University of Leicester space scientists have contributed to, reveals dazzling first images
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World-first clinical trial to test personalised treatments for aggressive form of lung cancer
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/29-world-first-clinical-personalised-treatment-lung-cancer
The first-ever trial into delivering personalised treatment for mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, opened at the HOPE Clinical Trials Facility at Leicester's Hospitals today (Tuesday 29 January).
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Technique will turbocharge new medicines to combat antimicrobial resistance
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/bacteriophages-antimicrobial-resistance-leicester
Scientists at the University of Leicester have developed a new technique that will turbocharge the use of phages for medicinal purposes
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Blown away One Show feature on the marvels of scientific glassblowing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/blown-away-one-show-feature-on-the-marvels-of-scientific-glassblowing
Tucked away in our Department of Chemistry is a workshop where Gayle Price, the University’s Scientific Glassblower, spends her time creating specialised glassware and apparatus for research and teaching purposes.
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Leicester space scientist proves she has what it takes to become an astronaut
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/leicester-space-scientist-proves-she-has-what-it-takes-to-become-an-astronaut
Dr Suzie Imber, from the University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, is a step closer to becoming an astronaut after being crowned the winner of the six-part BBC show ‘Astronauts: Have You Got What It Takes?’ Suzie fought off tough competition from 11 other...
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News and New Normals – University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/archiscan/2021/03/22/news-and-new-normals/
This blog post celebrates recent paper presentations and discusses what it has been like for the team to continue scanning during the third national lockdown in England.
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Solar System samples touch down in Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/06/25/solar-system-samples-touch-down-in-leicester/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 25 June 2021 Samples from other worlds will be examined by space scientists at the University of Leicester as we continue to study the building blocks of the Solar System.
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Leicester ranked a top 3 UK progressive city
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/top-3-city
Leicester has been named the UK’s third most progressive city for social and environmental issues, which is great news for the University of Leicester’s students and staff.
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Power, Privilege and Diversity
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/sy1021
Module code: SY1021 Engagement with sociology is often rooted in concern about inequality and the deprived circumstances in which many people live. But inequality extends well beyond people’s economic situations.
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Power, Privilege and Diversity
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/sy1021
Module code: SY1021 Engagement with sociology is often rooted in concern about inequality and the deprived circumstances in which many people live. But inequality extends well beyond people’s economic situations.