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Unique exceptionally preserved fossil named in honour of Sir David Attenborough
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/unique-2018exceptionally-preserved2019-fossil-named-in-honour-of-sir-david-attenborough
An international team of scientists led by our University has discovered a new 430 million-year-old fossil and has named it in honour of Sir David Attenborough – who grew up on the University campus.
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Stunning images showcase project to support conservation of Indonesian river and forest habitats to protect wildlife
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/research-project-to-support-conservation-of-indonesian-river-and-forest-habitats-to-protect-wildlife
A new project led by a researcher from our University is supporting the conservation of river and forest habitats in Indonesia - which are vital to the survival of a number of rare species of animal including orang-utans and native fish.
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PhD student works with Syrian refugee children to examine impact of trauma on mental health
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/phd-student-works-with-syrian-refugee-children-to-examine-impact-of-trauma-on-mental-health
A PhD student from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has described their journey to study at Leicester and how our University has provided opportunities for them to conduct research to help child victims of the Syrian Civil War.
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Study suggests Mobile Scan and Pay Technology could promote supermarket theft
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/study-suggests-mobile-scan-and-pay-technology-could-promote-supermarket-theft
Allowing customers to scan products and pay for them using their own mobile phones or iPads is becoming an increasingly common sight in retail outlets.
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Initiative aims to address health challenges of an ageing population
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/blue-zones
An initiative involving the University of Leicester aims to address the growing health challenges of an ageing UK population.
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Leicester’s space expertise highlighted at major Middle East conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/middle-east-space-conference
Vinay Patel, Head of Commercial and Innovation at Space Park Leicester, attended the Middle East Space Conference in Oman at the beginning of January
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2026 vision: Leicester launches Optometry degree
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/optometry-degree-leicester-course
The University of Leicester is pleased to announce that its new four-year Optometry degree has been given permission to recruit students by the General Optical Council.
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Professional Services
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Browse the professional services staff who work in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and see their contact details.
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AstroSeminar: Michelle Collins (Surrey), “Understanding the mysteries of the Low Surface Brightness
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/02/01/astroseminar-michelle-collins-surrey-understanding-the-mysteries-of-the-low-surface-brightness-universe/
Posted by er198 in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 1 February 2021 The department seminar this week (Wed 3rd of Feb) will be delivered by Dr. Michelle Collins (Surrey), at usual time (3.00 pm). Please find below title and abstract of the seminar.
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AstroSeminar: Prof. Catherine Espaillat (Boston University), “Multiwavelength Accretion Variability
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/02/04/astroseminar-prof-catherine-espaillat-boston-university-multiwavelength-accretion-variability-in-young-stellar-objects/
Posted by er198 in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 4 February 2021 The department seminar next week (Wed 10th of Feb) will be delivered by Prof. Catherine C. Espaillat (Boston University), at usual time (3.00 pm). Please find below title and abstract of the seminar.