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Leicester Planetary Scientist Shortlisted for the Women of the Future Awards
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/09/23/leicester-planetary-scientist-shortlisted-for-the-women-of-the-future-awards/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 23 September 2021 Enormous congratulations to Dr Beatriz Sánchez-Cano, who is on the shortlist for the 2021 Women of the Future Awards! Beatriz is an Ernest Rutherford Fellow within our Planetary Science...
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New Results in X-Ray Astronomy: Looking ahead to Athena
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2022/06/15/new-results-in-x-ray-astronomy-looking-ahead-to-athena/
During May 2022, the School of Physics & Astronomy hosted two back-to-back meetings in high-energy astrophysics.
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Hidden histories revealed at Bradgate Park
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/hidden-histories-revealed-at-bradgate-park
In just the first two weeks of a five-year archaeological project at Bradgate Park, a team of students and staff from the University have unearthed thousands of years of history.
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Community projects
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/royal/visits/duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge/projects
As part of their visit to the University of Leicester, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were shown three community projects, all reflecting the close ties between the University and Leicester City FC.
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Careers in the Science and Mathematics sector (including Medical and Pharmaceutical)
https://le.ac.uk/career-development-service/recruitment-fairs/employment-sector/science-and-mathematics
Careers directly related to Chemistry Analytical Chemist Chemical Engineer (with further qualifications) Data Scientist Forensic Scientist Healthcare Communications Healthcare Scientist Medical Sales Quality...
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Medical Microbiology BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/medical-microbiology-bsc/2026
Infectious diseases account for a third of all deaths. It’s a hard stat to take in, but it’s why we keep studying the microscopic organisms that cause them.
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How is Ownership at Astra Zeneca Open for Pfizer’s Business?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/2014/05/16/how-is-ownership-at-astra-zeneca-open-for-pfizers-business/
Posted by Ian Clark in School of Business Blog on May 16, 2014 Ian Clark, Professor of Employment Relations at the School, discusses a controversial contemporary acquisition bid through the concepts of financialisation, ownership and employee relations.
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World Space Week at the National Space Centre
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2022/10/04/world-space-week-at-the-national-space-centre-2/
Celebrate World Space Week with a very special mission to the National Space Centre (sleepover optional!) Space Lates is an evening created for people who want to know more – those who have an interest in astronomy, space missions, and the exciting research happening here in...
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Physics and Astronomy
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/author/paul_mcmillan/
Centenary celebrations Posted by Physics and Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 21 May 2025 The first students to study physics at what was then University College, Leicester were enrolled in 1925. A class of 10 students were enrolled, and a single lecturer appointed.
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Forthcoming events
https://le.ac.uk/education/study/pgce/events
If you're interested in training to teach, we recommend attending an event run by the University of Leicester or one of our partners. These are an opportunity to chat to those running the PGCE course and find out more about what the course involves.