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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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Support for Canadian students
https://le.ac.uk/law/study/undergraduate/international/canadian-applicants/support
Support for Canadian law students at the University of Leicester is second-to-none amongst UK universities.
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Dont try this at home How to make fireworks 17thcentury style
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/dont-try-this-at-home-how-to-make-fireworks-17th-century-style
With Guy Fawkes night (5 November) and Diwali (11 November) on the horizon, the skies of Leicester will be lit up over the next few weeks by firework displays - and a rare book held within the University's Library sheds light on how 17th century fireworks were made.
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Unlocking the past from conflict to reform in the Northern Ireland Prison Service
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/unlocking-the-past-from-conflict-to-reform-in-the-northern-ireland-prison-service
An experienced prison governor and head of the Northern Ireland Prison Service is to speak on prison reform for the University of Leicester’s Scarman Lecture Series.
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Recreation of Iron Age Glenfield cauldron nominated as Current Archaeology Research Project of the Year
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/glenfield-cauldron-current-archaeology-award
The collaborative investigation and recreation of an Iron Age cauldron found in Glenfield has been shortlisted as Current Archaeology ‘Research Project of the Year’ 2026.
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Study calls for more diverse representation in statistical methodology research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/study-diverse-representation-statistical-methodology-research
Embedding equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into statistical methodology research may improve outcomes and better serve the public, a new Leicester study has reported.
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Leicester scientist discusses one of the most exciting planetary events that well see in our lifetime
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/leicester-scientist-discusses-2018one-of-the-most-exciting-planetary-events-that-we2019ll-see-in-our-lifetime2019
When Comet C/2013 A1 (Siding Spring) passed just 140,000 kilometres from Mars on 19 October 2014, depositing a large amount of debris in the Martian atmosphere, space agencies coordinated multiple spacecraft to witness the largest meteor shower in recorded history.
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Raptorman is conservation hero
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/international-accolade-for-graduate-whose-mission-is-to-save-vultures
A Leicester graduate has been honoured by HRH Princess Royal for his conservation work to save vultures. Dr Munir Virani gained a Master’s degree in 1994 and a PhD in 2000, then under the supervision of Professor Emeritus David Harper.
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University of Leicester celebrates top 1.6% global sustainability ranking
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/the-sustainability-ranking
The University of Leicester is once again celebrating global sustainability success after being ranked among the top global universities for its contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking.
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Hotspots and minisatellites
https://le.ac.uk/dna-fingerprinting/hotspots-and-minisatellites
Instrumental to Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys' refining of the genetic fingerprinting technique were hotspots of activity and minisatellites.