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Swirlonic super particles baffle physicists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/swirlonic
In recent years, active, self-propelled particles have received growing interest amongst the scientific community. Examples of active particles and their systems are numerous and very diverse, ranging from bacterium films to flocks of birds or human crowds.
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Springfest
https://le.ac.uk/springfest
Celebrate the end of the second term of the year with activities, food and competitions on campus at Leicester.
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PhD Opportunities in Physics and Astronomy 2023
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2022/11/21/phd-opportunities-in-physics-and-astronomy-2023/
We are pleased to announce the launch of our PhD Studentship opportunities for 2023 across the School of Physics and Astronomy.
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Physics and Astronomy Blog: Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/page/26/
Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in the School of Physics and Astronomy.
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Leicester scientists investigating ancient freshwater hundreds of metres below the sea floor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/scientists-ancient-freshwater-below-sea-floor
International expedition off the coast of New England (Massachusetts, USA) includes researchers from the University of Leicester aiming to explore ancient freshwater systems below the ocean floor and up to 100 miles offshore
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Project exploring Stonehenge’s elusive relationship with the Moon nominated for Museums + Heritage Award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/stonehenge-moon-museums-heritage-awards
A project exploring Stonehenge’s little-known relationship with the Moon has been nominated for a Museums + Heritage Award.
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Adrianna finds her calling talking internet safety with Leicesters young people
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/adrianna-finds-her-calling-talking-internet-safety-with-leicester2019s-young-people
Teaching school children about the importance of staying safe online has inspired final year Criminology student Adrianna to pursue a career in the criminal justice system that will involve working with children.
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Businessman, bishop and life peer to receive Honorary Degrees
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/january/06-honorands-announcement
Three recipients of honorary degrees, to be awarded at this month’s Graduation Ceremonies, have been announced. Guli Francis-Dehqani, the first suffragan Bishop of Loughborough, will be made an Honorary Doctor of Laws at the morning ceremony on Thursday 16 January.
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Leicester event to explore human rights issues through film and the Arts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/leicester-event-to-explore-human-rights-issues-through-film-and-the-arts
As part of the 2017 Leicester Human Rights Arts and Film Festival, an event will be taking place to address the ‘migration crisis’ through the medium of film and the Arts on 5 December.
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Leicester celebrates International Womens Day
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-celebrates-international-womens-day-1
The University has organised a series of free events to mark International Women’s Day, which this year falls on Wednesday 8 March 2017.