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New scheme seeks to help young students realise STEM potential
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Sixth Form students from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being offered a stepping stone to a STEM degree under a new scheme.
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NASA Mars Rover set for touchdown on Red Planet
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Space scientists around the world will hold their breath on Thursday as NASA’s latest mission to Mars attempts a daring landing on the Red Planet.
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Researchers explore ‘crossroads of the sea’ in Mediterranean
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New archaeological research led by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ is revealing secrets of ancient Mediterranean coastal life and long-distance trade,...
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‘Urgent help’ is required to drive down COVID-19 death rates among ethnic minority communities
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The disproportionate rates of COVID-19 related deaths among people from ethnic minorities is ‘alarming’ and requires ‘urgent attention’...
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New report shows UK ‘poorly prepared’ to reach net-zero carbon economy
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The UK Government must take urgent action to deliver a ‘just transition’ for workers as the country shifts towards a greener economy, according to...
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Swirlonic super particles baffle physicists
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In recent years, active, self-propelled particles have received growing interest amongst the scientific community.
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Apprenticeship investments ‘pivotal to prosperity’
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In light of National Apprenticeship Week, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ has affirmed its commitment to the future economic prosperity of its city,...
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Leicester diabetes expert’s research supports ‘game changing’ obesity breakthrough
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Ground breaking research in diabetes led by a team of Leicester researchers has played an integral role in laying the foundations for new research...
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EU at ‘critical point’ as Germany searches for Merkel successor
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A leading economist has warned that German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s successor will have ‘big shoes to fill’ on the European stage, after...
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New Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ is pleased to confirm Professor Philip Baker to the post of Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, following...