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Mercury probe unveiled at the Science Museum
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/mercury-probe-unveiled-at-the-science-museum
The latest mission to the planet Mercury – or rather, a near-exact replica of the probe that will be sent there later this year - touched down at London’s Science Museum this week. And two Leicester space scientists were there to welcome it.
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The Planeterrella: an amazing polar light simulator
https://le.ac.uk/physics/outreach/the-planeterrella
The University of Leicester is home to a Planeterrella - a small vacuum chamber within which we recreate auroral lights around magnetic spheres, and visualise cosmic phenomena. Find out how your school can arrange a booking.
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Centre launches to put empathy at the heart of healthcare
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/april/empathy
The role empathy plays in helping to improve patient satisfaction and reduce their pain is at the heart of a new healthcare research centre at the University of Leicester.
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The Spanish Civil War in Literature and Film
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/sp2023
Module code: SP2023 This module sets the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and its aftermath in its historical, literary and cultural contexts.
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Enter the Dragon: Am introduction to Modern China
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/hs2353
Module code: HS2353 The formation of a nation is often a very complex and tumultuous journey, and China is no different.
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Enter the Dragon: An Introduction to Modern China
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/hs2353
Module code: HS2353 The formation of a nation is often a very complex and tumultuous journey, and China is no different.
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The Spanish Civil War in Literature and Film
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/sp2023
Module code: SP2023 This module sets the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and its aftermath in its historical, literary and cultural contexts.
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The Spanish Civil War in Literature and Film
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/sp2023
Module code: SP2023 This module sets the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and its aftermath in its historical, literary and cultural contexts.
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Leicester scientists celebrate anniversary of game-changing satellite
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/swift-anniversary
The University of Leicester celebrates 20 years of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which it developed key technology for continues to lead the UK’s data analysis efforts
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How the University is central to economic resurgence
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/how-the-university-is-central-to-economic-resurgence
Forward thinking, innovative projects and practical expertise in working with business are making the University of Leicester one of the main drivers of the 'Midlands Engine for Growth' - the term used by the Chancellor, George Osborne.