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Take part in BBC programme Down To Earth
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/take-part-in-bbc-programme-down-to-earth
The longest running programme on BBC Local Radio is coming to the University of Leicester and you could take part.
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12th Nov 2012 Sol 96
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2012/11/12/12th-nov-2012-sol-96/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on November 12, 2012 The science team rotates roles and I am Mineralogy Science Theme Lead for the next few sols.
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Professor Sally Kyd appointed first woman Head of Law
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/professor-sally-kyd-appointed-first-woman-head-of-law
Professor Sally Kyd, becomes the first woman to be appointed Head of Law at the University of Leicester.
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Grant Bourhill to take new role
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/april/grant-bourhill
Grant Bourhill, Chief Executive Officer at Leicester Science Parks is to take up a new role as Managing Director for Surrey Research Park.
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16th April 2014 Sol602
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2014/04/16/16th-april-2014-sol602/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on April 16, 2014 The science team is meeting at the California Institute of Technology this week. One of our tasks is to select a drill site at Kimberley. Meanwhile we are gathering data on our location.
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Wednesday 8th August Sol2
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2012/08/08/wednesday-8th-august-sol2/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on August 8, 2012 The first MastCam images are coming back. Thats another milestone as the 2 m high mast is now in position. Now is the time that we start suggesting experiments.
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Sunday 30th September Sol53
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2012/09/29/sunday-30th-september-sol53/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on September 29, 2012 We are closer to the descent into the lower area of Glenelg. The rock type around Curiosity has changed from the fluvial gravels and we are using the robotic arm to study it.
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DOCK businesses targeted for university-business collaborations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/dock-businesses-targeted-for-university-business-collaborations
As part of a drive to encourage collaborations between local innovation businesses and the University, the Enterprise and Business Development Office (EBDO) held a successful event at DOCK recently (29 June).
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Wednesday 14th Nov 2012 Sol 98
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2012/11/14/14th-nov-2012-sol-98/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on November 14, 2012 With its APXS (Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer) instrument on the robotic arm of Curiosity is measuring the composition of rocks and soil at Rocknest.
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Cancer scientists take part in Tough Mudder
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/cancer-scientists-take-part-in-tough-mudder
A team of scientists is all set to get down and dirty this weekend – all in the aid of charity. Scientists based at the Cancer Research UK Leicester Centre, who are working on early detection of different cancers, will take part in their first Tough Mudder on 14 May.