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Physics with Space Science BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/physics-with-space-science-bsc/2026
When we look up at the stars, it’s impossible not to wonder. This degree takes your curiosity seriously. Alongside the fundamentals of physics, you’ll study areas like space astronomy, Earth observation, rocket propulsion and human spaceflight.
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Discovery of how limiting damage from an asthma attack could stop disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/asthma-prevention
Leicester scientists are part of a team which has discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-threatening disease.
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Centenary celebrations
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2025/05/21/centenary-celebrations/
Posted by Physics and Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 21 May 2025 Physics starting out in 1925 in the ‘Main Building’ (Photo credit: Liz Blood) The first students to study physics at what was then University College, Leicester were enrolled in 1925.
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EVENT: PhD Research Bites
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2023/02/16/event-phd-research-bites/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 16 February 2023 Please join us next week on Wednesday 22nd February from 1-3pm in the LTB, for a new style of Physics Research Bites – PhDating! 11 PhD students will give 3 minute talks on their research...
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/03/22/celebrating-international-womens-day/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 22 March 2021 International Women’s Day 2021 was celebrated on 8 March 2021 with a programme of online events. The wall of women returned to the University in virtual form.
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Opportunity: Telespazio Technology Contest
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/10/15/opportunity-telespazio-technology-contest/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 15 October 2020 Students (graduated and non-graduated), PhDs and Researchers at the University of Leicester are invited to participate to the #T-TeC (Telespazio Technology Contest).
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Three-Minute Wonder Competition
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/03/20/three-minute-wonder-competition/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 20 March 2020 Leicester physicists are involved in 3 Minute Wonder competition .
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Asking the questions
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/what-is-oral-history/how-to-do-oral-history/interviewing/questions
Get more information on the best way to ask questions, as well as advice on listening skills, eye contact and non-verbal behaviour in order to get the most out of your interviews.
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Space Telescopes and Lobsters
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/11/19/space-telescopes-and-lobsters/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 19 November 2021 Want to know how lobsters and space telescopes are connected? Our Prof. Paul O’Brien, Dr Adrian Martindale and Dr Steve Sembay explain. Listen to this clip from the BBC World Service .
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National Astronomy Week: Our Modern View of Mars
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/11/10/national-astronomy-week-our-modern-view-of-mars/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 10 November 2020 The RAS is putting on a series of events, talks and online observing sessions for National Astronomy Week, and Professor John Bridges will be discussing our modern view of Mars on...