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Double distinction for Leicester’s ‘Mr Antarctic Volcano’ in New Year Honours
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/john-smellie-polar-medal
University of Leicester volcanologist Professor John Smellie receives Polar Medal for the second time, from second monarch.
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Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) PGCE
https://le.ac.uk/education/study/pgce/courses/science
The Science PGCE is offered in four specialisms: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Physics with Mathematics. All will train you to be a reflective and effective Science teacher, contributing to a Science department in a UK secondary school.
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A Trip to Oxford – University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/waughandwords/2014/07/23/oxfordtrip/
On the trail of Evelyn Waugh’s contributions to the Oxford University magazine 'The Isis'
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Leicester experts investigate ways scientists can safely collect extra-terrestrial samples
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/leicester-experts-extra-terrestrial-samples
New paper by team based at Space Park Leicester explores challenges of safely collecting extra-terrestrial materials for their Double Walled Isolator (DWI)
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Project updates
https://le.ac.uk/insular-manuscripts/project-updates
News and updates from the Insular Manuscripts team including workshops and involvement in major British Library exhibitions.
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The Attenborough family and the University
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/attenboroughs
The University of Leicester and the Attenborough family have a special connection that spans 90 years. Frederick Attenborough was our second Principal and this sons David, Richard and Michael grew up on the campus.
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PGCE Secondary
https://le.ac.uk/courses/secondary-education-pgce/2026
This is for you if... you have an undergraduate degree and would like to train to teach 11-18 year-olds.
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Political journalism expert explains miners’ strike significance on BBC show
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/miners-strike
A 35-year career in political journalism led to a University of Leicester academic being called on to explain the significance of the 1984-5 miners’ strike to BBC radio listeners.
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School of Business Blog: Academic and staff blogs from the University of Leicester: Page 9
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/page/9/
Academic and staff blogs from the University of Leicester
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Historical trade directories
https://le.ac.uk/history/outreach/besh/historical-research/trade-directories
History at the University of Leicester - Building and Enriching Shared Heritages project. This guide gives advice and tips on using historical trade directories containing general information about towns and villages that would be useful or interesting to a visitor or resident.