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Observatory that will find the first galaxies that formed in the early Universe will carry instrumentation co-developed by our University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/james-webb-space-telescope-one-step-closer-to-launch-with-move-to-california
An observatory that will find the first galaxies that formed in the early Universe, connecting the Big Bang to our own Milky Way Galaxy, is one step closer to launch.
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Oral history in Leicestershire
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/what-is-oral-history/directory-of-oral-history/east-midlands/leicestershire
Browse projects and oral history materials from Leicestershire, including the 100 stories of migration project, which documents 100 people who left their homes in another country to live in Leicester.
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Physics BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/physics-bsc/2026
Matter and energy. Waves and fields. Relativity and mechanics. In this degree, you’ll be studying the most fundamental of the sciences: physics.
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Physics MPhys
https://le.ac.uk/courses/physics-mphys/2026
This four-year degree expands on the Physics BSc to prepare you for high-level entry into industry. It’s also a solid base for pursuing PhD research.
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Physics with Astrophysics BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/physics-with-astrophysics-bsc/2026
Galaxies, stars, nebulae, black holes, quasars, pulsars, novas, supernovas. Astrophysics deals with physics on a big scale. In this degree, you’ll cover a range of astrophysics subjects, alongside the fundamentals of physics and maths.
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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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University of Leicester researcher is finalist for prestigious heritage award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/10-researcher-is-finalist-for-prestigious-heritage-award
PhD researcher from the School of Archaeology and Ancient History Mark Webb shortlisted for 2018 Historic England Angel Award
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JWST
https://le.ac.uk/physics/research/projects/james-webb-space-telescope
University of Leicester scientists are involved in the James Webb Space Telescope mission, and the MIRI instrument.
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Internet sites and censorship
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2010/11/12/internet-sites-and-censorship/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on November 12, 2010 The Hercdict site, maintained by the Berkman Center for Internet and Society, gathers reports of blocked and inaccessible sites worldwide. http://www.herdict.
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Charter
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/documents/charter
The Charter is the University's principal governing document. It provides a high level, overarching statement of the University's founding purpose and constitution.