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New carbon-monitoring satellite will shed light on photosynthesis thanks to Leicester scientists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/microcarb-carbon-monitoring-satellite-photosynthesis
An algorithm designed by scientists at the University of Leicester and National Centre for Earth Observation, based at Space Park Leicester, will allow the MicroCarb mission to observe solar induced fluorescence (SIF) – a by-product and indicator of plant photosynthesis
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The many languages of Sue Townsend
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2014/08/22/the-many-languages-of-sue-townsend/
Posted by Simon Dixon in Library Special Collections on August 22, 2014 The Special Collections team has been joined for the last couple of weeks by Claire Preval , an undergraduate intern from the Department of the History of Art and Film.
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Jennifer Smith Maguire
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/author/jbs7/
Jennifer is Senior Lecturer in Cultural Production and Consumption. Her research focuses on the intersection of processes of cultural production and consumption in the construction of markets, tastes and value.
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Learning beyond the books Criminology students given opportunity to see citys Criminal Justice System in action and take part in mocktrials
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/learning-beyond-the-books-leicester-criminology-students-see-criminal-justice-system-in-action-and-take-part-in-mock-trials
A group of criminology students from our University have recently had the exciting opportunity to witness the Criminal Justice System after meeting with a number of esteemed legal figures throughout the city of Leicester.
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University wins award for training in breast feeding
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/midwifery
The University of Leicester has been awarded the prestigious Baby Friendly Award (BFI) from UNICEF in recognition of the high levels of breastfeeding training given to Midwifery students
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Firms to learn about Earth Observation opportunities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/september/earth-observation-talk
Experts from Space Park Leicester and CGI will speak on Building Pipelines of Earth Observation Services on Wednesday 25 October.
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New research shows how to optimise antibiotic use and combat antibiotic resistance
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/april/29-antibiotic-resistance
Antibiotic resistance Pharmacist selecting antibiotics 1250|Recommendations from University of Leicester scientists could help reduce over-use of antibiotics. Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest problems facing medicine today.
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Hamish Simpson
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2025/hamish-simpson
We have learned, with great sadness, of the death of Professor Hamish Simpson, former Professor of Paediatrics, who passed away on 4 March 2025, aged 91. Hamish Simpson was born on 23 December 1933 in Glasgow.
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Leicester psychologist discusses new stalking legislation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-psychologist-discusses-new-stalking-legislation
As tougher judicial guidelines on the sentencing of stalking offences are introduced for the first time in the UK, Dr Lynsey Gozna, a psychologist specialising in risk and public protection in the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour, has discussed the issue...
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Leicester brings researchers and policymakers together in Westminster
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/december/institute-policy-launch
The worlds of policymaking and research converged at the official launch of the University of Leicester’s Institute for Policy, held in Westminster last night.