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Space scientist to give talk on space exploration as Tim Peake embarks on his first spacewalk
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/space-scientist-to-give-talk-on-space-exploration-as-tim-peake-embarks-on-his-first-spacewalk
As British astronaut Tim Peake takes his first steps outside the International Space Station, enthusiasts are invited to watch the historic event and listen to a talk by Professor John Bridges (pictured) from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the...
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Student profile: Ellen
https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/student-profiles/ellen-esrc-midlands-grad
Ellen is studying on the Human Geography Pathway with the ESRC Midlands Graduate School. Read more about her experiences of studying a PhD at Leicester.
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Impossible Desires: the Novels and Films of Shamim Sarif
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/queeringislam/2015/06/25/impossible-desires-the-novels-and-films-of-shamim-sarif/
Posted by Alberto Fernández Carbajal in Queering Islam on June 25, 2015 As part of my Queer Diasporas project, I’ve been researching the work of the still not too widely known British novelist and filmmaker Shamim Sarif, whose existence I’ve been...
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Ambitious new UK project to transform human disease modelling
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/cancer-therapies-leicester-research-models
A major new initiative involving University of Leicester experts aims to redefine human-based research models for greater understanding of disease and the acceleration of new medicines
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A chance to talk about gibbeting and hanging in France? Yes, please! By Emma Battell Lowman
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/crimcorpse/2016/02/22/parlons-du-gibbet-en-france/
Posted by Emma Battell Lowman in The Power of the Criminal Corpse on February 22, 2016 One of the joys of academic work is participating in study days or workshops that bring together a diverse group of scholars to approach a theme or issue from multiple vantage.
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University of Leicester academic involved with new Bible Museum from inception
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/university-of-leicester-academic-involved-with-new-bible-museum-from-inception
One month before it opens to the public, Museum of the Bible—the 430,000-square-foot museum being dedicated Nov. 17 three blocks from the U.S. Capitol—will host a scholarly panel discussion on Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. at the museum.
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University of Leicester researchers take part in parliamentary roundtable on NHS staff retention
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/december/parliamentary-roundtable-nhs-staff-retention
Professor Manish Pareek from the University of Leicester joins panel to share evidence to inform local and national policy
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What Sir Alec did next
https://le.ac.uk/dna-fingerprinting/what-sir-alec-did-next
DNA fingerprinting is just one facet of Sir Alec's work - learn more about what has preoccupied him since his revolutionary discovery at Leicester.
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Blog
https://le.ac.uk/miv/minimal-surfaces-artists-views/blog
Our blog details the process of finding our artists for the minimal surfaces artists' views project.
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Crisis Management
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/mk3165
Module code: MK3165 Gain the knowledge and skills to comprehend and effectively manage global crises with MN3165. Explore the complicated nature of disasters and gain the expertise to effectively address the challenges in a society.