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Chicxulub crater study suggests asteroid impacts could create habitats for life
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/chicxulub-crater-study-suggests-asteroid-impacts-could-create-habitats
Scientists studying a 65-million-year old crater in the Gulf of Mexico, caused by an asteroid impact, claim it could have provided a habitat for early life to take hold on earth.
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"We must level the playing field for BAME students" says new Vice-Chancellor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/04-bame-students
nishan smiling to the camera|The University of Leicester’s new vice-chancellor has pledged to eliminate the ‘awarding gap’ which sees many students missing out on top degrees.
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First Professors of Nursing and Midwifery herald unique new courses
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/first-professors-of-nursing-and-midwifery-herald-unique-new-courses
Leicester has taken the first steps in establishing a new centre for nursing and midwifery expertise with the appointment of two Foundation Professors and approval granted for a suite of innovative new degree courses.
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South Asian Heritage Month – Book Hide and Seek
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/2024/07/04/south-asian-heritage-month-book-hide-and-seek/
Posted by stl5 in Library and Learning Services on July 4, 2024 University of Leicester Library and Learning Services – Book Hide & Seek South Asian Heritage Month is the name given to the month-long celebration in the South Asian diaspora to celebrate the heritage of...
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Hello Leicester Hollywood star Alec Baldwin pays tribute to Joe Orton for University event
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/hello-leicester-hollywood-star-alec-baldwin-pays-tribute-to-joe-orton-for-university-event
Hollywood icon and 2017 Emmy Award nominee Alec Baldwin is playing a key role in a Leicester event celebrating the legacy of playwright Joe Orton.
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Research presents most detailed ever catalogue of our galactic neighbourhood
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/december/gaia-space-observatory-findings
An international team of astronomers, including experts from the University of Leicester, announced the most detailed ever catalogue of stars in a huge swathe of our Milky Way galaxy.
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Leicester involved in Earth Observation project to protect tropical forests worldwide
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/leicester-involved-in-earth-observation-project-to-protect-tropical-forests-worldwide
Our University is involved in a new £15m project funded by the UK Space Agency to help to protect tropical forests throughout the world.
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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/13/
Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in the School of Physics and Astronomy.
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Melissa: Second Novel to be Published
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/english/2015/03/08/melissa-second-novel-to-be-published/
Posted by Jonathan Taylor in School of English Blog on March 8, 2015 I’m happy to announce that my second novel, entitled Melissa , will be published by Salt Publishing towards the end of 2015.
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Japanese manga series to showcase women in the sciences
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/japanese-manga-series-to-showcase-women-in-the-sciences
Dr Ana Verissimo from the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences is combining her love for Japanese art with her passion for the sciences by launching a campaign to create the first instalment in a new manga series.