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Physics and Astronomy
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Centenary celebrations Posted by Physics and Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 21 May 2025 The first students to study physics at what was then University College, Leicester were enrolled in 1925. A class of 10 students were enrolled, and a single lecturer appointed.
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Attenborough Arts to host British artist’s largest solo exhibition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/april/11-aaron-williamson-attenborough-arts
A new exhibition of the work of renowned British artist Aaron Williamson opens at the University of Leicester’s Attenborough Arts Centre on Saturday 11 May 2019.
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UK Earth System Model General Assembly goes Virtual
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/06/26/uk-earth-system-model-general-assembly-goes-virtual/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 26 June 2020 The UK Earth System Model General Assembly, that was to be held at University of Leicester, successfully took place online with over 100 participants.
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Leicester Space at the British Science Festival
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2022/09/13/leicester-space-at-the-british-science-festival/
British Science Festival-goers will be treated to some incredible events courtesy of experts from the University of Leicester.
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October 2020 Digest
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/10/29/october-2020-digest/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 29 October 2020 We’ve been delighted with the response to the new Physics and Astronomy community programme and encourage you to visit our blog for all the latest updates.
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Leicester rated in top 10 cities to start a sustainable tech business
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/leicester-rated-in-top-10-cities-to-start-a-sustainable-tech-business
Leicester has been rated in the top 10 cities in the UK to start a sustainable tech business. The list, compiled by Business Zone, highlights Leicester among the cities leading the way by setting the right foundations for success.
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Physics and Astronomy April 2021 Digest
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/04/30/physics-and-astronomy-april-2021-digest/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 30 April 2021 With the end of the spring term, the Easter break, and the approach of the summer exam period, life in the School of Physics and Astronomy remains as busy as ever.
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University of Leicester expertise developing app to map disease spread in finest detail
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/february/wellcome-map-disease-spread
Researchers at Leicester are beginning a project to make fine resolution data on disease cases accessible for public health bodies.
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Stem cell research to help fight brittle-bone disease osteogenesis imperfecta
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/stem-cell-research-to-help-fight-brittle-bone-disease-osteogenesis-imperfecta
A study involving Professor Raymond Dalgleish (pictured) from the Department of Genetics is to be conducted for the first time involving the transplantation of stem cells into foetuses with the brittle-bone disease osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), which causes repeated...
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Citizen Science and Astronomical Observing – National Space Centre Q&A with Chris Lintott
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/03/25/citizen-science-and-astronomical-observing-national-space-centre-qa-with-chris-lintott/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 25 March 2021 Join the National Space Centre for a LIVE Space Q&A with the Sky at Night’s Chris Lintott, Friday 26 March 19:00-20:00.