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Leaders and pioneers to be honoured by University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/leaders-and-pioneers-to-be-honoured-by-university-of-leicester
The University of Leicester will celebrate the achievements of leaders and pioneers in their fields by conferring them with honorary degrees at ceremonies this week (14-17 July).
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Once in a lifetime project to preserve iconic Stirling and Gowan Engineering Building
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/once-in-a-lifetime2019-project-to-preserve-iconic-stirling-and-gowan-engineering-building
The University has launched a new £19.5million project, and a fundraising appeal, to replace the roof and glazed facades of its world-famous Engineering Building to secure its use well into the 21st century.
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Salt mine in Yorkshire could help to shed light on Martian life
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/salt-mine-in-yorkshire-could-help-to-shed-light-on-martian-life
A PhD student is helping to shed light on life on Mars by exploring similar environments on Earth - including an underground salt mine in North Yorkshire.
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Leicester expert features on BBC 100 Women series
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/leicester-experts-features-on-bbc-100-women-series
The BBC’s 2016 season of 100 women has featured expert comment from our University.
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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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Civic engagement partnership to benefit Leicestershire’s communities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/september/up-partnership
Communities across the county will benefit after Leicestershire’s Civic Universities Partnership was chosen as part of a new national programme.
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Leicester's out of this world research to be showcased at New Scientist Live
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/leicesters-out-the-world-research-to-be-showcased-at-new-scientist-live
New Scientist Live 2018 Dr Emma Bunce and Suzie Imber to talk about Leicester's involvement in the upcoming BepiColombo ESA mission to Mercury! ek4f8XjJ_4E Leicester's out the world research to be showcased at New Scientist Live New scientist live 1393|On Thursday 20...
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Double trouble for DMU as womens and mens rugby teams take home Varsity victory
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/double-trouble-for-dmu-as-women-and-men2019s-rugby-teams-take-home-varsity-victory
Our Varsity teams have once again proved their prowess on the field, scoring a double victory over De Montfort University at last night’s rugby game (30 April).
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Trainee medics take first aid skills to the streets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/trainee-medics-take-first-aid-skills-to-the-streets
A group of 15 medical students from our University working as the Leicester branch of national charity StreetDoctors is set to expand its already successful first aid training and education initiatives over the coming months.
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National acclaim for Leicester undergrads
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/national-acclaim-for-leicester-undergrads
Two of our students students now hold the title ‘Undergraduate of the Year’ for their stand-out contributions to Computer Science and Social Action respectively.