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Students given exclusive chance to meet an astronaut, see a space suit demonstration and learn about human space exploration
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/26-students-dr-franco-malerba-italian-astronaut
a spacecraft launching into space|Italy’s first astronaut talks to University of Leicester, MSc Space Exploration Systems students Italy’s first astronaut to fly in space, Dr Franco Malerba, is visiting the University of Leicester to talk to MSc Space Exploration Systems...
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Risk calculator helps GPs predict which kidney disease patients need hospital care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/08-kidney-study
A new study has discovered a way to help GPs predict which people with kidney disease are more likely to go on to develop kidney failure and need dialysis or a kidney transplant in the future.
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Lifelong learning adult education start-up given launch boost by the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/february/my-ancient-world
A lifelong learning adult education start-up company has been given a helping hand by the University of Leicester as it prepares to launch its first courses.
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Protecting sex workers
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/social-justice/sex-workers
In considering sex work, police and health practitioners have focused on ‘the street’ as the main location for sex workers. However, in the 21st century the sex industry has changed enormously, and today most commercial sex work happens online.
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Frank May
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/frank-may
We have learned, with regret, of the death of Dr Frank May MBE, a former member of the University Court and Council and a generous benefactor for many years. The Levaya – funeral – of Frank May will be on Sunday 9 October at 10.
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Leicester space scientist proves she has what it takes to become an astronaut
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/leicester-space-scientist-proves-she-has-what-it-takes-to-become-an-astronaut
Dr Suzie Imber, from the University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, is a step closer to becoming an astronaut after being crowned the winner of the six-part BBC show ‘Astronauts: Have You Got What It Takes?’ Suzie fought off tough competition from 11 other...
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Genomics
https://le.ac.uk/cardiovascular-sciences/research/genomics
Current research Genetics of CAD Platelet Biology and Haemostatic Mechanisms Members Professor Matt Bown Professor Nick Brindle Professor Fadi Charchar (Hon) Dr Veryan Codd Professor Gianluigi Condorelli (Hon) Dr Giovanni Mariscalco Dr...
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Leap in modelling human impact on climate may lead to early warning of climate disasters
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/december/tipping-points
Mathematicians led by the University of Leicester have applied statistical mechanics to climate change detection and attribution for first time, showing how to separate the ‘signal’ of human-made climate change from the ‘noise’ of natural climate fluctuations
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Survey into the nation’s mental health will inform public policy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/mental-health-survey
The University of Leicester is conducting a national mental health and well-being survey to help inform public policy in England
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The father of DNA fingerprinting pays tribute to a team effort
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/dna-technicians
The man who discovered DNA genetic fingerprinting has paid tribute to two of his former University of Leicester colleagues who played a key role in the scientific breakthrough.