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Pyramid of Geezers how to assemble a perfect human pyramid
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/pyramid-of-geezers
Physics students have calculated the formula for a perfect human pyramid – and have found that the best suited candidates to achieve maximum height are groups of men, women and children.
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Cracking the complexities of metal processing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/cracking-the-complexities-of-metal-processing
The Royal Academy of Engineering has appointed Professor Hongbiao Dong to a five-year Research Chair at our University, with the aim of developing a step change in metal processing.
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University pilots Leicester Academy sports scheme
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/university-pilots-2018leicester-academy2019-sports-scheme
The 2015/16 academic year has seen the Sports and Recreation Service pilot the ‘Leicester Academy’ programme, with the aim of becoming the University’s hub for students to access sport related opportunities such as coaching/officiating qualifications, workshops and training...
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Leicester shaking up the Premier League
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/leicester-shaking-up-the-premier-league
Leicester City Football Club has been making a big impact on the Premier League this season, and their success is sending shockwaves, quite literally, through the city of Leicester.
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Scientists and engineers complete testing for space technology for the next decade
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/scientists-and-engineers-complete-testing-for-space-technology-for-the-next-decade
A UK team - including scientists from the University – has returned from a series of rigorous tests carried out on instrumentation for the premier space observatory of the next decade.
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Careers initiative wins graduate employability award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/20-careers-initiative-wins-graduate-employability-award
AGCAS Award winners The University of Leicester winning team with their AGCAS Award|Our initiative to embed the Leicester Award in first and second year modules has led to an award from the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS).
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Leicester politics student nominated for Student Social Mobility Award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/june/habon-ibrahim
University of Leicester student, Habon Ibrahim will be celebrated for her work in government, politics and the public sector.
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Multimillion pound investment in teaching learning and student accommodation progresses
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/multi-million-pound-investment-in-teaching-learning-and-student-accommodation-progresses
A plan to transform educational and accommodation facilities at the University of Leicester has been put forward.
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Space telescope researcher sets her sights on Parliament
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/space-telescope-researcher-sets-her-sights-on-parliament
MPs will get an insight into the future of space-based telescopes when a Leicester scientist presents her work into x-ray optics.
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Antimicrobial therapy can prevent sepsis in pneumonia patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/antimicrobial-therapy-can-prevent-sepsis-in-pneumonia-patients
Antimicrobial therapy targeting specific cells in the immune system could prevent sepsis and life-threatening disease in people suffering from pneumonia, new research led by Leicester has shown.