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System Dynamics and Control
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/eg2302
Module code: EG2302 Automatic control of engineering products is everywhere, from simple algorithms that regulate the temperature in standard kitchen ovens, to more sophisticated ones regulating the behaviour of aeroplanes.
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Advanced Research Methods
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/sy7036
Module code: SY7036 This module is designed to offer a range of advanced research methods in a modular format. We will start with a two-hour general introduction seminar. Then each research method will be taught using four hours of contact (as well as private study).
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UK to tackle danger of the solar wind and find new Earth-like planets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/08-solar-wind-smile-plato
New national space funding worth £7 million will ensure UK scientists play a leading role in a new space weather mission, the Science Minister Chris Skidmore announced on the first day of British Science Week (8 March).
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Light and Matter, Waves and Quanta
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/nt2010
Module code: NT2010 In this module you will study the physics of heat (thermodynamics) and the physics of light (optics). You'll discuss thermal equilibrium and how an absolute temperature scale can be defined in terms of the properties of simple gasses.
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Medical imaging technology goes under the lens
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/medical-imaging-technology-goes-under-the-lens
A PhD student examining how space technology can be used in healthcare has been interviewed about her work.
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A small but highly significant step for Britain in space
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/a-small-but-highly-significant-step-for-britain-in-space
Professor Ken Pounds (pictured), Emeritus Professor of Space Physics and a local pioneer of Space Research, has hailed the significance of Tim Peake becoming the first British astronaut in orbit, but warned there is so far no funding beyond his present mission on...
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 7 13 January
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-7-13-january
In an article for University Business, Professor Paul Boyle, President and Vice-Chancellor, reflects on his first year in post and ambitious plans for the future.
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Bookable study spaces
https://le.ac.uk/library/news/bookable-study-spaces
18 August 2020 As part of the wider resumption of services from the Library, we are trialling bookable study spaces for academic staff and postgraduate research students from Wednesday 19th August, with the first spaces available from Thursday 20th August.
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Biodiversity
https://le.ac.uk/sustainability/impacts/biodiversity
Achieving biodiversity net gain across our estate by enhancing natural habitats and encouraging local wildlife in line with local and regional action plans, particularly the Leicestershire Nature Recovery Plan.
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Postgraduate programme specification content for 'with industry' programme variants (for students commencing study in 2025/26 onwards)
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/courses/industry-2025-26
This page details the University’s standard specification for the Postgraduate Taught (PGT) ‘with industry’ component of PGT ‘with industry’ programme variants, for students commencing studies in 2025/26 onwards.