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• Astronomers join hunt for Einsteins gravitational sirens

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/astronomers-join-hunt-for-einstein2019s-gravitational-sirens

  The first detection of gravitational waves was announced today by the LIGO/Virgo collaboration - and Leicester astronomers were among the first to respond to the detection, searching for the counterpart with X-ray and infra-red telescopes.

• Discovery of King Richard III’s remains named as one of the decade’s ‘extraordinary discoveries’

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/december/king-richard-iii-remains-named-extraordinary-discoveries

  aerial view of richard iii bones|The discovery and identification of King Richard III’s remains by leading academics at the University of Leicester have been named as one of the decade’s ‘extraordinary archaeological discoveries’ by Historic England and as one of the top ten...

• Founder of group for survivors of rape and gender based violence in talks with our University over research links

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/founder-of-group-for-survivors-of-rape-and-gender-based-violence-in-talks-with-our-university-over-research-links

  An activist who survived a harrowing rape and carjacking, and went on to establish a Foundation for victims of sexual and gender based violence, is in discussion with our University over establishing a research partnership. Ms.

• Expert opinions cover museums Donald Trump driverless cars nuclear weapons Brexit craftivism and managers

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/expert-opinions-cover-museums-donald-trump-driverless-cars-nuclear-weapons-and-brexit

  Robin Clarke from the School of Museum Studies has discussed how museums can respond to the rise of the far-right in Europe.

• Leicester satellite experts to help farmers improve fertiliser applications

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/leicester-satellite-experts-to-help-farmers-improve-fertiliser-applications

  Agronomists and farmers could be set to benefit from a partnership between University researchers and Precise Crop Nutrition Ltd (PCNL).

• Identity check and visa checkpoint April 2026

  https://le.ac.uk/study/welcome/your-arrival/identity-check-visa-checkpoint

  ID check and visa checkpoint information for new students starting at the University of Leicester.

• Student research examines how we can generate useful energy from earthquakes

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/student-examines-how-we-can-generate-useful-energy-from-earthquakes

  Research assistant Elliot Spender from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has been featured by PhysicsWorld discussing how we could potentially harness the power of earthquakes in order to generate useful energy.

• Useful contacts

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  See our list of useful contacts across the University for you to get in touch with if you need them.

• University of Leicester rolls out £5m programme to combat cardiovascular burden among older adults in India

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/university-leicester-programme-cardiovascular-older-adults-india

  The University of Leicester has joined forced with New Delhi’s Centre for Chronic Disease Control to roll out a £5m trial aimed at improving the lives of over-60s in India at the highest risk of cardiovascular disease.

• Explore Leicester’s architectural heritage with guided campus tours 

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/leicester-architecture-tours-heritage-hub

  The public will have the chance to explore the University of Leicester’s characterful buildings with guided walks taking place on Saturday 13 September, Tuesday 16 September and Wednesday 17 September at central campus and Brookfield campus.