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Royal family tree takes root at University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/coronation-tree
The University of Leicester’s royal roots have been strengthened with the planting of a special sapling gifted by the King.
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Major milestone caps off ‘amazing few weeks’ for JWST scientists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/february/jwst-image-array
Martin Barstow, Professor of Astrophysics and Space Science at the University of Leicester and Chair of the Space Telescope Institute Council which oversees STScI, said: “This stunning new image is a fantastic result from the dedication of the operations team, who have...
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University of Leicester receives grant from Movember to help develop peer support programme for senior leaders in UK Police Force
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/august/movember-police-support
Up to 250 police superintendents across police forces in England and Wales will soon benefit from a peer support programme designed to support their wellbeing transitioning into senior leadership and later retirement, thanks to a programme developed by the University of...
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Love Island star Dr Alex George urges Leicester students to seek early mental health support
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/alex-george-post-event
Dr Alex George visits Leicester University
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Universities and colleges join forces to help Leicestershire’s young people decide their futures
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/october/pathways-universities-join-forces
A partnership of universities and colleges working to raise aspirations in the region’s young people has engaged over 4800 from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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More than 50 years of Leicester in space
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/05-more-than-50-years-of-leicester-in-space
In World Space Week we reflect on the University of Leicester’s long history of making out of this world discoveries.
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Prime Minister awards outstanding Leicestershire volunteers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/december/13-pm-awards-leicestershire-volunteers
Prime Minister awards outstanding Leicestershire volunteers Clive Ruggles Points of Light|Emeritus Professor Clive Ruggles from the University of Leicester and Dr Sue Hills are recognised for raising awareness of stalking and coercive control The Prime Minister has...
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University of Leicester graduates earning £3,600 more than the sector average five years into their career, analysis shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/graduates-earnings-more-sector-average
University of Leicester graduates earn more than the sector average, highlighting strong career outcomes and value of a Leicester degree.
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University of Leicester recognised in UK's Best Breakthroughs list
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/december/06-university-of-leicester-recognised-in-uks-best-breakthroughs-list
Discovery of DNA Fingerprinting celebrated for transformational impact on everyday lives The discovery of DNA fingerprinting from the University of Leicester has today been named as one of the UK’s 100 best breakthroughs for its significant impact on people’s everyday lives.
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Doctor who’s helped thousands of children in poverty was set on the right path by Leicester Medical School
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/doctor-helped-thousands-children-poverty-leicester-medical-school
A doctor who has improved the lives of thousands of children in desperate poverty has put part of her success down to her time at the University of Leicester’s Medical School.