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Space Park Leicester and NCEO launches Earth image competition in celebration of COP28
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/november/spl-image-competition
In celebration of COP28, Space Park Leicester in collaboration with the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) is hosting a competition open to Earth observation (EO) scientists and those working with EO data from around the UK.
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University of Leicester commissioned to undertake pioneering research into rural racism by Leverhulme Trust
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/rural-racism
University of Leicester experts have been commissioned by The Leverhulme Trust to develop a ground-breaking study on racism in rural England.
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Most luminous galaxy is ripping itself apart
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/most-luminous-galaxy-is-ripping-itself-apart
In a far-off galaxy, 12.4 billion light-years from Earth, a ravenous black hole is devouring galactic grub. Its feeding frenzy produces so much energy, it stirs up gas across its entire galaxy.
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Student Profile: Megan
https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/student-profiles/megan-esrc-midlands-grad
PhD Topic My topic is Vagrancy in the Midlands between 1832 and 1896. Where did you study your undergraduate/masters? I studied a BA in Modern and Contemporary History at Bangor University and an MA in History at Bangor University.
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Social Justice Plaques: History, Heritage and Social Justice
https://le.ac.uk/study/schools-and-colleges/pre-16/social-justice-plaques
We are delighted to be running our Social Justice Plaques programme again this year, which allows Year 9 students to engage deeply in the study of History, Heritage and Commemoration, and in the idea of Social Justice.
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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.
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Leading economist to address financial stability issues at international conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/leading-economist-to-address-financial-stability-issues-at-international-conference
A leading financial economist from our School of Business is to give a keynote speech at a major international conference in Norway. Professor Panicos Demetriades (pictured) will address the European Forum of Deposit Insurers (EFDI) on 13 September.
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Documentary to explore profound effects of plastic on ecosystems and human health
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/documentary-to-explore-profound-effects-of-plastic-on-ecosystems-and-human-health
The profound effects that plastic is having on marine ecosystems and human health around the world will be explored during a free public documentary showing at our University on Monday 20 March.
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Initiative aims to address health challenges of an ageing population
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/blue-zones
An initiative involving the University of Leicester aims to address the growing health challenges of an ageing UK population.
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Leicester research at national Festival of Social Science
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/october/cartoonathon
Three early-career researchers at the University of Leicester have joined forces with a multi-award winning education platform to deliver a unique ‘Cartoonathon’ at a national Festival of Social Science.