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Â鶹ÊÓƵ celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday
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A tree planting and a showstopping cake rustled up by a dream Great British Bake Off team were highlights of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s...
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Space Park Leicester organisations unite to lead UK Earth Observation Conference 2026
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Showcasing the latest developments in Earth observation science, applications and innovation from 15–17 September 2026
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Strategic Review: Outcomes for College of Science and Engineering
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The Strategic Review process of academic areas within the College of Science and Engineering has concluded, with decisions now ratified by...
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To settle harsh environments, early humans needed friends – new findings
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ expertise helps to identify the oldest archaeological site in Lesotho, southern Africa and evidence of human occupation as...
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Leicester Professor wins Sir Paul Curran Award for public writing on empathy research
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Professor Jeremy Howick, a researcher at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, has been awarded the prestigious Sir Paul Curran Award by The Conversation
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University releases video drone footage of giant birthday message for Sir David Attenborough
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has released drone footage of a giant birthday greeting to mark Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ reveals rarely seen photo of Sir David Attenborough to mark his 100th birthday
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has revealed a rarely seen photograph of Sir David Attenborough in his student days, ahead of the national treasure’s...
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ strikes health and education agreements with Ghana to work on shared goals
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has strengthened its West African ties after entering a partnership with the University of Ghana and launching major...
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Jobs created and organisations helped to thrive thanks to social entrepreneur scheme spearheaded by Â鶹ÊÓƵ collaboration
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A growth and innovation programme delivered by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, in partnership with CASE and Community Enterprise Engine has created...
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Perpetual Atomics achieve major qualification milestone for the Americium Radioisotope Heater Unit
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Radioisotope power technology proves its resilience under the extreme forces of a rocket launch and the environments of planetary surfaces