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Explosive moment in the media
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/explosive-moment-in-the-media
University geologist Dr David Hawthorn, who set up equipment near the former city council HQ to record the effects of the controlled demolition of the site, has published his results. Dr David Hawthorn is a seismologist in our Department of Geology.
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The maths behind what makes a Formula One world champion
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/the-maths-behind-what-makes-a-formula-one-world-champion
With Lewis Hamilton recently becoming three-time Formula One world champion, a new course offered by the University looks at how calculus is used in motor racing to calculate fuel consumption and the forces a driver experiences during a race.
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The right rubber for the job
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/the-importance-of-using-the-right-rubber-for-the-job
Researchers from the Department of Geology have discovered that when it comes to rubbers, textured surfaces, and reproduction, more fluid formulations have greater reliability than those that are thick and sticky.
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Factual and fictional portrayals of Richard III to be explored
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/factual-and-fictional-portrayals-of-richard-iii-to-be-explored
Experts will share insights into the portrayals of Richard III throughout history, from Shakespeare’s ‘hunch-backed toad’ to the modern-day examinations of his dialect, at a public open day at the University taking place on Saturday 21 March.
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Study examines impact of slumming it and slum tourism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/study-examines-impact-of-slumming-it-and-slum-tourism
The notion of ‘Slumming it’ is to be brought under sharp focus at a discussion being held at our University A new study by Dr Fabian Frenzel, of the School of Business draws on knowledge and experience of slums in India, South Africa and South America.
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The Queens 90th University reflections
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/queens-90th-university-reflections
To mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, we take a trip down memory lane to remember her visits to the University of Leicester.
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Leicestershire college students entrepreneurial talents to be commended
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/leicestershire-college-students2019-entrepreneurial-talents-to-be-commended
The University will recognise the entrepreneurial talents of Leicestershire college students at a prize-giving ceremony.
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University represented at prestigious event honouring Her Majesty The Queen
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/university-represented-at-prestigious-event-honouring-the-queen
Twelve staff, alumni and friends of the University will be attending a momentous event to recognise the long service of The Queen in the presence of members of the Royal Family.
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ISS Commander shows support for University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/august/09-iss-commander-shows-support-for-university-of-leicester
ISS UoL image Image of astronaut with University of Leicester sign|The Commander of the International Space Station (ISS), Alexei Ovchinin who took over command in July 2019 has thrilled students and academics at the University of Leicester by taking a picture of himself...
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Sport and Active Life
https://le.ac.uk/sports
The University of Leicester has two state of the art facilities and is committed to providing excellent services to the local community, staff and students.