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Leicester scientists discover ‘Star Wars’ planet
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/september/leicester-scientists-discover-star-wars-planet
Scientists from the University of Leicester has revealed for the first time that groups of stars can tear apart their planet-forming disc, leaving it warped and with tilted rings - similar to the planet Tatooine in Star Wars.
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KS4
https://le.ac.uk/botanic-garden/education/secondary/ks4
Learn more about the key stage 4 that we offer to secondary school children.
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International Conference on Hydrogenase and Other Redox Metalloenzymes 2026
https://le.ac.uk/chemistry/research/hydrogenase-2026
Web page for the International Conference on Hydrogenase and Other Redox Metalloenzymes. The conference will be held in Leicester in Summer 2026.
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About
https://le.ac.uk/research/centres/ceah/about
The Centre for Endangered Archaeology and Heritage is based within the School of Heritage and Culture, though it seeks to engage with other researchers across the University interested in heritage issues or the technologies applicable to monitoring and recording heritage.
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Resources
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/population-genetics/population-genetics-higher-education/resources
Access to higher education resources for population genetics, with descriptions and links, supplied by The University of Leicester.
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Leicesters Victorious Varsity Season
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/leicesters-victorious-varsity-season
2016 has been yet another successful Varsity campaign for Team Leicester, winning 35-12 against local rivals De Montfort across 47 fixtures over a three month period.
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Study reveals mysteries of enzyme mechanism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/study-reveals-mysteries-of-enzyme-mechanism
An international research team led by our University has made a breakthrough advance by trapping an intermediate in the mechanism of enzymes called heme peroxidases and determining its structure using a beam of neutrons from the heart of a nuclear reactor.
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Football formula for the perfect goal every time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/football-formula-for-the-perfect-goal-every-time
To mark the opening day of The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair, England international will test a formula for footballing excellence.
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Physics & Astronomy: Page 4
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/author/leigh_fletcher/page/4/
#PlanetarySeminar: NASA’s Dr Paul Mahaffy on Mars from Curiosity and MAVEN Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 28 September 2022 Dr Paul Mahaffy, NASA AMES, SAM (MSL) and MAVEN Principal Investigator, will talk about Martian...
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Leicester triumph at Varsity 2017
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-triumph-at-varsity-2017
Like many cities with more than one university, Leicester has an annual sporting contest between the two local institutions.