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From the subatomic to the intergalactic: scientists gather in Leicester to share supercomputer results
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/10-dirac-day
Experts in astrophysics, particle physics, nuclear physics and cosmology will assemble at the University of Leicester this week to share the latest scientific advances which have been made possible by DiRAC, a multi-site supercomputing facility.
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New Vice-Chancellor named
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/august/20-new-vice-chancellor-named
Professor Nishan Canagarajah Image of Professor Nishan Canagarajah|The University of Leicester is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Nishan Canagarajah as its next President and Vice-Chancellor with effect from Monday 4 November 2019.
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Zoo poo might hold the secrets to new medical treatments
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/phages-dudley-zoo-poo
Scientists at the University of Leicester are hoping the collection of poo from tigers, elephants, rhinos and other exotic animals, could contain the secret to finding new medical treatments.
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Adrian Weston MBE
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/adrian-weston
We have learned, with regret, of the death of Mr Adrian Weston, who was a member of the University Council from 1999 to 2008.
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Getting here
https://le.ac.uk/study/schools-and-colleges/teachers/teacher-adviser-conference/getting-here
Getting to campus is easy. We're located close to great transport links. Campus map.
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University of Leicester Professor of Astrobiology chosen to attend NATO panel
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/astrobiology-professor-attend-nato-panel
Professor Mark Sims took part in the the NATO Science & Technology Organization (STO) Systems Concepts and Integration (SCI) Panel Research Specialists’ Meeting on dual-use space technology
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A legal war is no less lethal.
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/helendexter/2016/07/08/a-legal-war-is-no-less-lethal/
Posted by Helen Dexter in I love to doubt as well as know: A blog about teaching and politics on July 8, 2016 The question of the legality of the war in Iraq was, quite deliberately, beyond the scope of Chilcot Enquiry and the report published yesterday makes no direct...
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Personal and Professional Development
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/mn1031
Module code: MN1031 You might have the best ideas in the room, but can you communicate them with confidence and clarity? Can you build strong relationships and thrive in diverse teams? Do you know how to reflect on your growth and use it to shape your future? This...
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Personal and Professional Development
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/mn1031
Module code: MN1031 You might have the best ideas in the room, but can you communicate them with confidence and clarity? Can you build strong relationships and thrive in diverse teams? Do you know how to reflect on your growth and use it to shape your future? This...
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 1 10 August
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-1-10-august
Dr Heather Brunskell-Evans from the Centre for Medical Humanities has written an article for The Conversation where she reviews the recent documentary 'Sex in Class' and examines sex education issues in UK schools.