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January 2021 Digest
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/02/01/january-2021-digest/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 1 February 2021 With 2020 now behind us, the Physics Community team would like to say a virtual “welcome to 2021,” and to share some of the stories on our School blog from the past few weeks.
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Student academic experience survey
https://le.ac.uk/policies/privacy/students/experience-survey
Information you need to know The Student Academic Experience Survey is being conducted through a collaborative effort by the Business Intelligence and Reporting Team, Communications Team, and Education Services.
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The story behind the film
https://le.ac.uk/centenary/so-that-they-may-have-life/story-behind
Dr Astley Clarke’s idea for a new university became a focus for the foundation of the living memorial, which today stands as the University of Leicester.
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Bacteriophages
https://le.ac.uk/lemid/strategic-areas/bacteriophages
Bacteriophage (phage) are small viruses that infect bacteria. They are either lytic: they undergo a productive infection within a bacterial cell causing death or they are lysogenic. The study of phage can be utilised for the treatment of antibiotic resistant infection.
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Researchers solve space riddle of planetary rings
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/researchers-solve-space-riddle-of-planetary-rings
An international team of scientists, including Professor Nikolai Brilliantov from the Department of Mathematics, has solved an age-old scientific riddle by discovering that planetary rings, such as those orbiting Saturn, have a universally similar particle distribution.
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Physics Skills and Professional Development 2
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/pa2000
Module code: PA2000 In this module you will further develop skills that are essential in the study of physics alongside transferrable skills that you will need later on the course which will benefit your future career.
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Quality of conference presentations could be affected by social media
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/quality-of-conference-presentations-could-be-affected-by-social-media
A new pilot study into the impact of Twitter on conferences suggests that social media may impact on quality of presentations as speakers receive real-time feedback.
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Student societies
https://le.ac.uk/film/study/undergraduate/student-societies
Leicester offers many opportunities for you to get involved outside of study, and joining societies is a great way of meeting like-minded people, having fun and trying something new. Find out about Film-related societies at the University of Leicester.
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Presessional English Language 30 weeks (minimum IELTS 4.5): Modules B, C and D
https://le.ac.uk/courses/presessional-30-weeks/2025
Presessional English language course for Intensive General and Academic English. Our 30-week presessional programme will give you the English language and academic skills you need for successful study at a UK university.
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Presessional English Language 20 weeks (minimum IELTS 5.0): Modules C and D
https://le.ac.uk/courses/presessional-20-weeks/2025
Presessional English language course for Intensive General and Academic English. Our 20-week presessional programme will give you the English language and academic skills you need for successful study at a UK university.