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• Gaia Data Release 3: New space data serves as ‘complete step change’ in understanding of our Univers

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2022/06/30/gaia-data-release-3-new-space-data-serves-as-complete-step-change-in-understanding-of-our-universe/

  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.

• Tim Peake to feature on expert panel: ‘What can space do for us?’

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/space-park-conversations-tech

  Experts from the worlds of science and technology including ESA astronaut Tim Peake will join a special panel discussion at the launch of Space Park Leicester.

• Leicester academic cited as social media superstar

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/leicester-academic-cited-as-social-media-superstar

  Dr Vikas Shah (pictured) from our Medical School has been cited as a ‘superstar’ for his use of social media in enhancing teaching and learning. Jisc has announced their top ten higher education social media superstars of 2017.

• How Leicester is driving the move from climate talk into climate action

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/december/climate-talk-action

  Professor Sarah Davies, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Science and Engineering at Leicester, discusses the importance of COP28 and the University’s dedication to environmental sustainability

• University of Leicester announced as British Science Festival 2022 principal partner

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/august/british-science-festival

  British Science Festival-goers will be treated to some incredible events courtesy of globally renowned experts from the University of Leicester.

• Leicester space scientist is the first ever graduate of astronaut training centre in Sweden

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/space-scientist-dr-suzie-imber-first-ever-graduate-of-astronaut-training-centre-in-sweden

  Space scientist and aspiring astronaut Dr Suzie Imber from our Department of Physics and Astronomy recently took part in QinetiQ’s Gravity Horizon training programme organised by the Flight Physiological Centre in Linkoping, Sweden, where she became the first ever graduate to...

• NASA science head tours Space Park Leicester, says ‘inspiring the hearts and minds of the next generation of STEM students is paramount’

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/nicola-fox-space-park

  Space Park Leicester hosts Dr Nicola Fox, Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate following visits strengthening links between the two organisations

• Leicester ranked as a top three city for student living

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/august/student-living-index

  Leicester has been named one of the best cities to study in by the annual Student Living Index, ranking third in the UK after Manchester and Cambridge. Its Student Living Index sits at just 0.60, compared to 0.

• 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.

• Beyond Bloom: other useful taxonomies for learning outcomes – University of Leicester

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/loproject/2014/03/28/lotax/

  The Learning Outcomes Project at the University of Leicester. Beyond Bloom: other useful taxonomies for learning outcomes.