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University of Leicester academic helps to solve mystery of ‘golf-ball’ structures on Norfolk air base
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/feltwell
An academic from the University of Leicester has been featured on the latest episode of The Patch on BBC Radio 4. Dr Bleddyn Bowen, Associate Professor of International Relations is one of only a handful of experts in space policy and international relations in space.
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University of Leicester’s global approach leads to QS World Rankings rise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/qs-rankings
The University of Leicester’s reputation as a leading global institution for research and teaching has been reaffirmed after a rise in the QS World Rankings 2024.
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https://le.ac.uk/research/institutes/environmental-futures/areas/join-the-fight/how-you-can-help
Help protect lives from deadly snakebites. Your donation can ensure that people at risk live long, happy, and injury-free lives.
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MIRI on the right tracks at NASA Johnson
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/miri-on-the-right-tracks-at-nasa-johnson
UK scientists and engineers – including colleagues from our University - are celebrating following the confirmation that their instrument has performed very well during the cryogenic testing for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) at NASA Johnson Space Flight Center in...
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New research network to address critical environmental challenges in India
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/new-research-network-to-address-critical-environmental-challenges-in-india
Researchers from our University's Department of Physics and Astronomy have been funded to set up a new international research network with the Indian Institute of Technology- Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) to assess the impact of climate on agriculture in the Indo-Gangetic...
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Government funding for National Space Park development announced
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/government-funding-for-universitys-national-space-park-development-announced
The University-led National Space Park has been allocated £12.87 million in funding as part of the Government's Midlands Engine Strategy. The Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) has been allocated £25.
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Expert comments on Theresa Mays General Election announcement
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/experts-comment-on-theresa-mays-calling-of-a-general-election-in-june
Dr Rob Dover from the School of History, Politics and International Relations has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing Theresa May's surprise announcement to hold a General Election in June of this year.
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Section 4 - The Council
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/documents/statutes/council
Read Section 4 of our Statutes, entitled The Council. This section outlines the organisational structure and membership practices of the University’s Council.
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Vice-President of the European Commission returns to Leicester to receive honorary degree
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/vice-president-of-the-european-commission-returns-to-leicester-to-receive-honorary-degree
A former student who rose to become Prime Minister of Finland and Vice-President of the European Commission has recalled his happy time at Leicester as an Erasmus student as he returned to the campus to receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.
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International tutors visit University to enhance English teaching
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/international-tutors-visit-university-to-enhance-english-teaching
The English Language Teaching Unit has organised a visit from a group of six English tutors from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE) for a two week training course to develop their understanding of teaching English for...