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Gaia Data Release 3: New space data serves as ‘complete step change’ in understanding of our Universe
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/june/gaia-dr3
Space scientists have today (Monday) announced the discovery of a ‘super Jupiter’ orbiting a white dwarf, the first detected using direct observations with the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Gaia mission.
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Alexander Waugh at the Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society – The University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/waughandwords/2015/10/29/alexander-waugh-at-the-leicester-lit-and-phil/
Alexander Waugh gave a talk on Combe Florey House to the Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society
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Modern-day insights from how segregationists sold their message on US television
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/how-segregationists-sold-their-message-on-us-television
The effective use of national television broadcasts by white segregationists during the civil rights movement could provide valuable insights into the persistence of white nationalism in the United States today in a project by a PhD student from the Universities of Leicester...
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Using Leicesters landmarks to get children counting
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/using-leicester2019s-landmarks-to-get-children-counting
A new book by the School of Education is bringing maths to life for young children across Leicester by using images of familiar locations around the city to help them find numbers and practise counting.
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A place for the displaced
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/a-place-for-the-displaced
Leicester is celebrating the contribution of refugees and asylum seekers through a week-long programme of events during Refugee Week.
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Expert opinions cover Brexit Zimbabwe Catalan and Euroscepticism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/expert-opinions-cover-brexit-zimbabwe-catalan-and-euroscepticism
Professor Adam Cygan from our School of History, Politics and International Relations has written an article discussing how the County was divided over the question of Brexit and what the future may hold.
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Volunteering
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/current-research-grants/previous-research-grants-and-projects/charnwood-roots/volunteering
Victoria County History Trust volunteer interviews We are looking for people to help with the following activities: Documentary research Historic building surveys Oral history interviews Community digs and fieldwalking Landscape surveys Transcription...
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Pamela Campbell-Morris
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2021/pamela-campbell-morris
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Pamela Campbell-Morris, who was a true champion for community health and an inspiration to all who knew her. Pamela’s job title was officially the Project Officer and Community Champion at the Centre for Ethnic Health Research.
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NERC invests 8m into lowcarbon technology research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/nerc-invests-ps8m-into-green-energy-technology-research
NERC is investing just over £8m in research to ensure we have access to elements needed to develop a variety of low-carbon technologies.
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Leicester’s sustainability praised in new guide
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/may/10-sustainability-guide-living-labs
The University of Leicester's Living Labs approach has been showcased as an example of good practice in a guide from the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) and the National Union of Students.