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University of Leicester’s employability strategy scoops industry award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/university-leicester-employability-strategy-scoops-industry-award
The University has won an industry award which reflects its commitment to supporting students and graduates to develop the skills, experience and confidence they need to succeed in an ever‑changing global workplace.
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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.