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University of Leicester sets up pilot scheme to support students escaping war, disasters and persecution
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/december/displaced-students
Medical students affected by war, natural disasters and persecution are now able to continue their education in safety as part of a University of Leicester pilot scheme.
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Richard Foulkes
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2026/richard-foulkes
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Dr Roger James
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/roger-james
We have learned, with sadness, of the death of Dr Roger James, a former Reader in Immunology in the Department of Respiratory Sciences (previously Infection, Immunity and Inflammation). Roger was born on 8 September 1949.
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The Leicester policy expert making a difference in Parliament
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/rick-whitaker
Rick Whitaker, Professor of Politics at the University of Leicester, is bringing his research to Parliament thanks to his special advisor role.
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Professor Heiko Balzter shares hopes for COP29 and the path toward global climate action
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/cop29-heiko
Professor Heiko Balzter, Director of the Institute for Environmental Futures, speaks as he attends COP29 on behalf of the University of Leicester
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Special ceremony sees University of Leicester celebrate its Rutland roots
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/special-ceremony-university-leicester-celebrate-rutland-roots
The links between the University of Leicester and the county of Rutland were celebrated at a special event held in Lyddington.
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New launch date for satellite carrying Leicester-built telescope studying Earth’s ‘magnetic shield’
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/may/launch-satellite-telescope-earth-magnetic-shield
Scientists at Space Park Leicester led development of the Soft X-ray Imager (SXI) on the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE), due to launch from French Guiana on Tuesday 19 May
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Spring into the new year with Attenborough Arts Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/attenborough-arts-spring
Read more about the Attenborough Arts Centre's new spring exhibitions, performances, workshops and other events.
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University of Leicester and Sporting Equals address lack of diversity in sports leadership
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/december/leaderboard
A programme designed to support and prepare people from minority ethnic backgrounds for future governance and leadership roles in UK sport has completed its fourth year.
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Student placement in Special Collections, Week 1-2
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/2025/07/31/student-placement-in-special-collections-week-1-2/
Posted by Sarah Wood in Library and Learning Services on July 31, 2025 Guest post written by Yi-Chen Su and Yongqin Huang, who are completing an eight week placement in Archives & Special Collections as part of their MA in Art Museum and Gallery Studies .