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Former Universities and Science Minister David Willetts in panel debate
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/former-universities-and-science-minister-david-willetts-in-panel-debate
Former Universities and Science Minister David Willetts, who is an honorary graduate of our University and delivered the inaugural Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture, is to return to campus to celebrate the official launch of his latest book, A University Education.
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vholmes
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/author/catherine_holmes/
Museum Studies Placement 2026, Weeks 1-2 Posted by vholmes in Library and Learning Services on July 31, 2026 Archives and Special Collections are delighted to be hosting two placement students from Museums Studies this year, Yuan-Yuan (Luna) Wei and Holly Fletcher.
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Wonders of space inspire students at special camp
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/wonders-space-inspire-students-camp
Five-day camp at SaxaVord Spaceport supported by Space Park Leicester
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Professor Alison Snape
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/council/membership/alison-snape
Professor Alison Snape is one of the elected Senate representatives on Council appointed in June 2025. Professor Snape is currently the Head of the School of Biological Sciences.
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University researchers contribute to major BBC documentary
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/university-of-leicester-researchers-contribute-to-major-bbc-documentary
A team from our Department of Engineering has contributed to a major upcoming BBC documentary on sound.
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Tackling trauma in the classroom
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/09-tackling-trauma
Breaking Barriers. Refugee Week. 12-17 November 2018. 900|University of Leicester shines light on supporting refugees The University of Leicester is devoting a week to highlighting initiatives that support refugees and to celebrate their contribution to Leicester life.
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Neonatal care recommendations for preterm babies could help save lives
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/preterm-babies-recommendations-lives-leicester
A new study led by the University of Leicester has set out a series of recommendations for improving care for babies born preterm and their families.
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Jobs created and organisations helped to thrive thanks to social entrepreneur scheme spearheaded by University of Leicester collaboration
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/jobs-created-social-entrepreneur-university-leicester
A growth and innovation programme delivered by the University of Leicester, in partnership with CASE and Community Enterprise Engine has created 19 jobs.
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Richard III College Court and University arts centre celebrated at regional tourism awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/richard-iii-and-university-arts-centre-celebrated-at-regional-tourism-awards
Gold awards at this year’s Leicester and Leicestershire Excellence in Tourism Awards have been presented to several organisations and projects that involve our University.
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East Midlands space industry to receive significant boost through major European research collaboration
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/european-research-collaboration-provides-boost-to-east-midlands-space-industry
The space industry in the East Midlands will receive a significant boost thanks to a major new research collaboration between the county of Leicestershire and the Piemonte region in Italy.