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Indias first black hole space observation satellite to launch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/india2019s-first-black-hole-space-observation-satellite-to-launch
Researchers from the Department of Physics and Astronomy been involved in the development of the first ever Indian satellite dedicated to astronomical observations, including of black holes, which will be launching from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in...
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Leicester kidney transplant patient wins research award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/leicester-kidney-transplant-patient-wins-research-award
A former Emmerdale actor from Leicester who underwent a kidney transplant has scooped an award for his part in research into the condition.
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Research degrees
https://le.ac.uk/chemistry/study/research-degrees
Our staff and research programmes place us at the leading edge of scientific research. Find out more about our postgraduate research degrees in Chemistry at the University of Leicester.
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Thousands expected to sign up for free online course in forensic science
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/thousands-expected-to-sign-up-for-free-online-course-in-forensic-science
A free online course which offers members of the public the opportunity to learn about the cutting edge discipline of forensic science is expecting up to 10,000 people to sign up.
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New insights into ‘glue’ for DNA
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/new-insights-into-2018glue2019-for-dna
New insights into ‘glue’ for DNA New insights into ‘glue’ for DNA 1400|Leicester scientist involved in discovery of how a component of the cohesin ring binds DNA.
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Book on post-apartheid South Africa by Leicester academic published
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/book-on-post-apartheid-south-africa-by-leicester-academic-published
Lecturer and South Africa specialist from our University Dr James Hamill has published a new book, Africa’s Lost Leader: South Africa’s Continental Role Since Apartheid.
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Leicester academic discusses the problems facing preterm babies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-academic-discusses-the-problems-facing-preterm-babies
Dr Samantha Johnson, from the Department of Health Sciences, discussed the long-term development of extremely preterm babies on BBC Inside Out East Midlands on Monday 6 March.
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The Holocaust
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/hs7026
Module code: HS7026 The Holocaust is probably the most horrific and challenging phenomenon of the 20th Century. Approximately 6 million European Jews were murdered by Germans and their collaborators, more than a million by face to face shootings.
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Urbanisms
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ar3604
Module code: AR3604 It is estimated that by 2050, almost 70% of the world’s population will be living in cities – but what is it that makes a city, and how have people changed and adapted to urban living? Archaeology is well-placed to examine a range of information about...
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Introduction to HRM
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/mn1036
Module code: MN1036 In this module you will explore the issues of managing people as a strategic organisational resource. You will examine recruitment, selection, performance management, and employee engagement.