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Human Rights and LGBTQ+
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/human-rights-and-lgbtq
The work of RCMG has profoundly impacted the thinking and practices of the cultural sector and had significant positive benefits for museum visitors.
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World-leading science park’s success showcased at festival
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/space-innovation
The achievements of the world’s first science and innovation park dedicated to space-related companies came under the spotlight at the Leicestershire Innovation Festival.
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Leading engineer to discuss steps towards a silent aircraft
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/leading-engineer-to-speak-on-the-next-generation-of-silent-aircraft
Ways in which disruptive noise is being reduced by the next generation of aircrafts will be discussed by Professor Dame Ann Dowling CBE (pictured), President of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cambridge during the...
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Students gear up for success at Silverstone
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/students-gear-up-for-success-at-silverstone
Leicester students have set the wheels in motion for victory at Silverstone, having already successfully reached their fundraising target via a crowdfunding campaign, in order for them to build and race their very own Formula 1 car.
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Our University marks Black History Month
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/our-university-marks-black-history-month-1
Our University has marked Black History Month 2016 with exhibitions, talks, theatre and film showings.
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Undergraduate to present on food security at international symposium
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/undergraduate-to-present-on-food-security-at-international-symposium
Third year Natural Sciences undergraduate student Sonal Chagan has been accepted as a speaker at the first UK International Student Sustainability Research Symposium on 15 April 2016 at the University of Southampton.
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Students lightbulb moment helps capture stunning images at supersonic speeds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/student2019s-lightbulb-moment-helps-capture-stunning-images-at-supersonic-speeds
A Leicester Engineering student has taken his handyman skills to a new level by repairing a piece of legacy teaching equipment using materials sourced at his local DIY store.
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University Criminologist to lead plenary session at international justice conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/university-criminologist-to-lead-plenary-session-at-international-justice-conference
Professor Neil Chakraborti (pictured) – Head of the Department of Criminology and Director of the Centre for Hate Studies – has been invited to deliver a plenary paper as part of an international justice conference held to mark the Howard League for Penal Reform’s 150th birthday.
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Aspiring lawyers from poorer homes to benefit from 1M programme
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/aspiring-lawyers-from-poorer-homes-to-benefit-from-ps1m-programme
Thousands of aspiring lawyers from non-privileged homes will benefit from a £1m expansion of the Sutton Trust’s Pathways to Law programme, a pioneering initiative designed to widen access to the legal profession.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2020
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/06-iwd
In the run-up to International Women’s Day (IWD) the University of Leicester has been celebrating with a range of events across campus, join us over the weekend for more events. Celebrated on 8 March each year, this year's IWD theme is #EachforEqual.