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Raptorman is conservation hero
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/international-accolade-for-graduate-whose-mission-is-to-save-vultures
A Leicester graduate has been honoured by HRH Princess Royal for his conservation work to save vultures. Dr Munir Virani gained a Master’s degree in 1994 and a PhD in 2000, then under the supervision of Professor Emeritus David Harper.
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Medical cannabis academic shares excitement of meeting Home Secretary Sajid Javid at 10 Downing Street
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/medical-cannabis-academic-shares-excitement-of-meeting-home-secretary-sajid-javid-at-10-downing-street
Yewande Okuleye, a medical cannabis researcher within our School of History, Politics and International Relations, has spoken of her ‘excitement’ meeting Home Secretary Sajid Javid and the real-world application of her research into cannabis self-medication during an event at...
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Crosscultural dialogue around themes of home belonging and refuge at Journeys in Translation event
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/cross-cultural-dialogue-around-themes-of-home-belonging-and-refuge-at-2018journeys-in-translation2019-event
On Thursday 23 November, an event hosted by the Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies (LeCTIS) will explore the unifying aspects of poetry and translation.
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Film highlights Leicester’s major role in uncovering space’s secrets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/space-legacy-video
Space Park Leicester has released an updated version of its compelling short film ‘Leicester’s journey through space’ which tracks the city’s evolution as an internationally recognised space hub from the 1960s through to the present day.
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First ever AI for Net Zero conference joined by University of Leicester scientists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/december/ai-net-zero
AI for Net Zero conference forms part of a programme led by Professor Heiko Balzter at the University of Leicester
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Leicester academic acknowledged by UN for contributions to peace and inclusivity
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/sarah-jane-fox
Dr Sarah Jane Fox has been recognised for her work on using drones for peaceful purposes.
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Computer scientist scoops international awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/ciso-excellence
A Leicester computer scientist has been presented with a pair of international awards for her work in cybersecurity.
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Subject rankings are another shot in the arm for Leicester’s reputation for Clinical Medicine excellence
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/shanghai-rankings
Leicester University clinical medicine rankings boost
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Leicestershire education project presented with Platinum Jubilee award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/pathways-jubilee
Now, the Leicestershire Pathways partnership has been presented with a Community and Business Award in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mike Kapur.
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Mars Sample Return is Underway with Mars2020 Launch
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2020/07/30/mars-sample-return-is-underway-with-mars2020-launch/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on July 30, 2020 With the successful launch of Mars2020 from Cape Canaveral today the first stage in a long and complex sample return plan is finally underway.