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MIXS Goals
https://le.ac.uk/bepicolombo/mixs/goals
MIXS has three main science objectives. These scientific goals are heavily linked to the goals of the Solar intensity X-ray Spectrometer (SIXS) which measures the spectrum of X-rays emitted by the Sun and the concentrations of particles in Mercury’s environment.
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Arts, culture and heritage
https://le.ac.uk/engagement/arts-culture
Our commitment to enrich and add value to the cultural vitality of the region is reflected by our myriad artistic and cultural activities. Discover our Attenborough Arts Centre and the University's Botanic Garden and Attenborough Arboretum.
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Latest award for Centre for Medicine recognises efforts to promote positive change
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/latest-award-for-centre-for-medicine-acknowledges-efforts-to-promote-positive-change
Our award-winning Centre for Medicine continues to be recognised for its ground breaking design and contribution to promoting sustainability, with its latest success being a win in the Global Good Awards UK.
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Prestigious Japanese documentary features Leicester researchers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/may/03-nhk-documentary-genomics
Japanese broadcaster NHK will feature the University of Leicester in a documentary show ‘NHK Special’, which will focus on developments in genomics. The documentary will air on Sunday 5 May, with the show attracting audiences in Japan in excess of 10 million people.
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SMEs to benefit from new space tech accelerator
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/20-space-park-star
Space Park Leicester has been awarded a grant of just over two million pounds from the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership’s (LLEP) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to match the University of Leicester’s investment of just over £2.
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Eradicating famine in Africa gets boost through new research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/researchers-resolve-to-eradicate-famine-and-food-insecurity-in-kenya
Leicester researchers are part of an international team spearheading a Newton-Utafiti Fund project delivered by the British Council to restore food security to millions of vulnerable households in Kenya following natural disasters.
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CUH advisory board
https://le.ac.uk/urban-history/people/cuh-advisory-board
The Centre for Urban History has an Advisory Board, currently consisting of seven members drawn from within and outside academia, who act as a hub for all relevant academia.
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Leicester geneticist awarded prestigious Fellowship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/leicester-geneticist-awarded-prestigious-fellowship
Dr Turi King (pictured), Reader in Genetics and Archaeology at the University has been awarded a prestigious British Science Association (BSA) Honorary Fellowship for her outstanding dedication to engaging and inspiring people through science.
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Students reach out to help Leicesters homeless
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/students-reach-out-to-help-leicester2019s-homeless
Students from our University are embodying community spirit with regular outreaches to deliver necessities to Leicester’s homeless citizens, and have recently raised funds for further support through public donations.
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Eighth annual literary festival promises to explore the magic of Wonderland the mystery of Jack the Ripper and the genius of James Joyce
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/eighth-annual-literary-festival-promises-to-explore-the-magic-of-wonderland-the-mystery-of-jack-the-ripper-and-the-genius-of-james-joyce
A vibrant celebration of the written and spoken word is set to visit the city once again as this year's completely free Literary Leicester festival prepares to welcome a distinguished selection of authors, poets and performers.