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Research Centre for Museums and Galleries receives special recognition at Museums + Heritage Awards 2024
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/rcmg
University of Leicester’s groundbreaking Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) was recognised at the Museums + Heritage Awards 2024.
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Prehistoric peepers provide vital clue in solving ancient Tully Monster mystery
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/prehistoric-peepers-provide-vital-clue-in-solving-ancient-tully-monster-mystery
A 300 million year-old fossil mystery has been solved by a team from the Department of Geology, which has identified that the ancient ‘Tully Monster’ was a vertebrate - due to the unique characteristics of its eyes.
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£3.7 million grant for multi-disciplinary single-molecule research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/december/03-splicing
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) has awarded more than three million pounds to the University of Leicester, University of Glasgow and University of Strathclyde.
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University-supported enterprise picks up regional award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/december/brainberry
An innovative healthcare collaboration supported by the University of Leicester has been recognised with a regional award.
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Space scientist receives prestigious award from Royal Astronomical Society
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/space-scientist-receives-prestigious-award-from-royal-astronomical-society
Professor Emma Bunce (pictured) from our Department of Physics and Astronomy has received a prestigious award from the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) for her outstanding research into the physics of the gas giant planet magnetospheres of Jupiter and Saturn.
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Leicester team shows how to reduce carbon emissions from agricultural peatland
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-team-shows-how-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-from-agricultural-peatland
Raising the water table could slow down global warming, boost crop yields, and preserve peat soils according to a new study.
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Leicester scientist to feature in upcoming BBC programme on antimicrobial resistance
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/leicester-scientist-to-feature-in-upcoming-bbc-programme-on-antimicrobial-resistance
Professor Martha Clokie (pictured) from our Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation will be discussing antimicrobial resistance on BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Infinite Monkey Cage’ with presenters Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince on Monday 22 January at 12:15PM.
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Stunning images showcase project to support conservation of Indonesian river and forest habitats to protect wildlife
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/research-project-to-support-conservation-of-indonesian-river-and-forest-habitats-to-protect-wildlife
A new project led by a researcher from our University is supporting the conservation of river and forest habitats in Indonesia - which are vital to the survival of a number of rare species of animal including orang-utans and native fish.
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Find out more about funding sources for your course if you are a distance learner, a mature student, a care leaver, a disabled student, a student with children or a student with an adult dependant.
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Pro Chancellor Dr Vijay Sharma Reflects on Service, Courage and Community for International Women’s Day
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/vijay-sharma-international-womens-day
To mark International Women’s Day (8 March), our Pro Chancellor for Community Engagement, Dr Vijay Sharma, reflects on what giving back truly means, how women can uplift one another and why service has guided every step of her leadership journey.