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Exhibition showcasing research and innovation takes to the road
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/exhibition-showcasing-research-and-innovation-takes-to-the-road
An exhibition showcasing the work of our research community will be touring around the city from 30 May - 1 July. Organised by the Doctoral College, Images of Research is a unique display of the breadth and quality of research at the University.
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University celebrates a beauti-fall AutumnFest at the Botanic Garden
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/autumn
More than 1,800 people came together at the Botanic Garden on Saturday (30 September) to celebrate the University’s inaugural AutumnFest
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Mountain climbing space physicist scales new heights to advance science
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/mountain-climbing-space-physicist-scales-new-heights-to-advance-science
Dr Suzie Imber from the Department of Physics and Astronomy is preparing to embark on a comprehensive study of South America's Andes mountain range in the hope of answering questions about everything from the hardiness of bacteria in extreme environments to climate...
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Science behind sitting
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/human-health/sitting-science
Ground-breaking research on the impact of sitting on our health from the University of Leicester has shaped clinical guidelines across the globe.
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Physics and Astronomy Blog: Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/page/26/
Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in the School of Physics and Astronomy.
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https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/criminology/author/christopher_allen/
Schrödinger’s Cat and the Hidden Feelings Box: PSHE and RSHE Education in a Digital World Posted by ca270 in Soundings: criminology and sociology at the University of Leicester on July 14, 2025 Michelle O’Reilly, Diane Levine, Neil Sinclair, and Sarah Adams c What if...
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Salt mine in Yorkshire could help to shed light on Martian life
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/salt-mine-in-yorkshire-could-help-to-shed-light-on-martian-life
A PhD student is helping to shed light on life on Mars by exploring similar environments on Earth - including an underground salt mine in North Yorkshire.
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Leicester launches HeForShes GetFree Tour
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/leicester-launches-heforshe2019s-getfree-tour
Following UN Women’s announcement, the University is to be the launchpad for the inaugural HeForShe #GetFree Tour to campus for a vital discussion on the importance of gender equality on Tuesday 29 September.
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How science got women wrong explored by award-winning science journalist
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/how-science-got-women-wrong-explored-by-award-winning-science-journalist
The long history of gender bias in science research and the work being done to correct it will be explored in a talk by award-winning science journalist Angela Saini (pictured).
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University of Leicester joins ‘Forging Ahead’ initiative to transform innovation and entrepreneurship across the Midlands
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/forging-ahead-innovation-entrepreneurship-midlands
Leicester has played a significant role in designing the bold new initiative that will transform how research and innovation are translated into real-world impact across the region