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Leicester chemist brings dinosaurs with a dram of science to Edinburgh Science Festival
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/chemist-dinosaurs-edinburgh-science-festival
Great British Bake Off finalist Dr Josh Smalley co-hosts two shows with Bake Off 2020 winner Peter Sawkins, exploring how fossils form, and the science of some of Scotland’s famous exports
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Discovery of three giant planets could provide rare glimpse into early solar systems
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/trio-giant-planets-early-solar-systems
New study from University of Leicester astronomers reveals three planets orbiting other stars, including one of the longest-orbiting transiting Neptunes discovered so far
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Space scientists look to face down climate change
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/january/sprint-funding
Two pioneering projects led by space scientists at the University of Leicester have been awarded a share of research funding by the UK Space Agency.
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Leicester graduate launches space career with NASA
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/nasa-fellowship
A University of Leicester graduate has described the ‘dream’ of finding out he’d landed a prestigious research position with NASA.
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Digging for Britain: Leicester Archaeology projects to feature on BBC
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/digging-for-britain
Host, Professor Alice Roberts, said: “What I love about Digging for Britain is that, when we set out to film the series, we have no idea what discoveries might come to light.
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University of Leicester among 10 world universities to join campaign for gender equality in the workplace
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/university-of-leicester-among-10-world-universities-to-join-campaign-for-gender-equality-in-the-workplace
Today (5 May), President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester Professor Paul Boyle has pledged his commitment to gender equality in the workplace and spearheaded the University’s involvement in a global campaign - the UN Women’s HeForShe solidarity movement.
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Switching to renewable energy could save thousands of lives in Africa
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/21-africa-solar
With renewable energy cheaper and more efficient than ever, countries in Africa have the unique opportunity to harness abundant renewable sources like wind, solar and geothermal.
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New species revealed after 25 years of study on ‘inside out’ fossil – and named after discoverer’s mum
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/new-species-inside-out-fossil-named-after-mum
Study from University of Leicester describes a new species of fossil that is 444 million years-old with soft insides perfectly preserved and saw palaeontologist puzzled by bizarre fossil for 25 years
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Popular new course will put University of Leicester on the map as an institution for inclusive education
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/popular-new-course-university-leicester-inclusive-education
An exciting and innovative Leicester course has proven instantly popular with students from the Midlands and beyond, bucking national trends in further education.
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Leicestershire’s universities call for innovators to make big ideas a reality
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/ventureversity
VentureVersity Leicestershire Accelerator Scheme, led by University of Leicester, is looking for businesses, academic partners, students, and entrepreneurs to work with university ideas and intellectual property