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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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Film highlights Leicester’s major role in uncovering space’s secrets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/space-legacy-video
Space Park Leicester has released an updated version of its compelling short film ‘Leicester’s journey through space’ which tracks the city’s evolution as an internationally recognised space hub from the 1960s through to the present day.
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New scheme seeks to help young students realise STEM potential
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/levelling-up-access
Sixth Form students from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being offered a stepping stone to a STEM degree under a new scheme.
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Leicester expert to chair Government committee in environmental health
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/june/comeap-chair
An environmental health expert based at the University of Leicester has been appointed chair of a prominent Government scientific advisory committee.
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Major research and technology organisation joins Space Park Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/twi-space-park
TWI joins the businesses based at Space Park Leicester
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Ceremony late show sees Gloria make University of Leicester history
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/gloria-mawete
Geography student makes University of Leicester graduation history
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Training? Who needs it?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/pgrcareers/2017/11/01/training-who-needs-it/
Posted by Martin Coffey in Postgraduate Researcher Careers on November 1, 2017 Recently, whilst talking to a trainer in one of the UK police forces, he mentioned how their staff trained in police driving techniques had to undergo regular refresher training.
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New report demonstrates impact of programme preparing refugees for academic life
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/report-impact-programme-preparing-refugees-academic-life
The RefugEAP Programme supports refugee-background students aspiring to university in developing their English for academic settings using a trauma-informed approach, run as a unique joint collaboration between the University of Leicester and the University of Leeds
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Leaders In Healthcare 2018: Rt Hon Matt Hancock
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/medicalleaders/2018/11/16/leaders-in-healthcare-2018-rt-hon-matt-hancock/
Posted by Nate in Medical Leadership in the Foundations on November 16, 2018 It would be interesting to hear from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care any day.
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Learning outcomes taken to the extreme: what not to hope for in HE – University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/loproject/2014/05/30/extreme/
The 'Learning Outcomes Project' at the University of Leicester. Learning outcomes taken to the extreme: what not to hope for in HE.