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New launch date for satellite carrying Leicester-built telescope studying Earth’s ‘magnetic shield’
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Scientists at Space Park Leicester led development of the Soft X-ray Imager (SXI) on the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer...
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Accounting expert wins national teaching award
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An expert in accounting and finance from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been recognised with a national teaching award.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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...