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The Anthropocene Leicester scientists respond to criticisms of new geological epoch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/the-anthropocene-leicester-scientists-respond-to-criticisms-of-new-geological-epoch
A team of academics from our University has responded to criticisms of the proposal to formalise a new geological epoch – the Anthropocene.
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Petrophysicist joins ocean drilling research project investigating the origins of life
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/petrophysicist-joins-ocean-drilling-research-project-investigating-the-origins-of-life
On 26 October 2015, the RSS James Cook (pictured) set sail from Southampton on route to the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Dr Sally Morgan from the Department of Geology at Leicester, is a petrophysicist within the international team of scientists who are on-board the vessel.
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Leicester experts present methane monitoring research to the King
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/july/leicester-experts-methane-monitoring-research-king
Climate scientists from the University of Leicester and National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) recently showcased their research at a reception attended by His Majesty King Charles III.
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Fight against tuberculosis
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/human-health/fight-tuberculosis
We are researching ways to tackle TB, the world’s most deadly infection.
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University of Leicester partners with Flexeserve and Innovate UK to drive innovation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/ktp
The University of Leicester is working with pioneering manufacturer Flexeserve and Innovate UK in a unique Knowledge Transfer Partnership.
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Showcase of Leicester research and innovation to go on tour
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/showcase-of-leicester-research-and-innovation-to-go-on-tour
An exhibition of the current work of our research community will be going on display at locations around Leicester from April, highlighting some of the key research innovations currently taking place from across our academic departments.
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Safe Citizen Promise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/september/safe-citizen-promise
Comprised of six guiding principles which staff and students pledge to uphold and follow, the Safe Citizen Promise seeks to minimise the impact of COVID-19.
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Early-risers may catch “Father Christmas” on his way back to the North Pole via the skies above the UK
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/december/father-christmas-skies-space-park-leicester
The International Space Station is due to make a 'high pass' at 06:18 local time and, weather permitting, visible until around 06:23
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What we know now
https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/identification/what-we-know-now
Analysis of the king’s skeleton not only aided its identification but also provided new insights into Richard III’s diet and lifestyle, and what he might have looked like.
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Attenborough Arts Centre announces new Advisory Board members
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/attenborough-arts
Attenborough Arts Centre today announces the appointment of six new Advisory Board members, following a public recruitment process.