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Most distant detection of a black hole swallowing a star
/news/2022/december/black-hole-swallowing-star
A University of Leicester astronomer has led an international team that determined the distance of the furthest black hole consuming a star...
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Space Park Leicester expert called to UN Space Affairs meeting
/news/2022/december/space-park-leicester-united-nations-presentation
A leading expert from Space Park Leicester, the University of Leicester’s pioneering space research, innovation and teaching cluster, has been...
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University programme recognised for work helping Leicestershire businesses reach Net Zero
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A University of Leicester programme has been commended by the Higher Education sector’s most prestigious awards for sustainability in the UK.
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New Mars rover plan welcomed by University of Leicester scientists involved in mission
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A new launch date and plan for landing platform for the Rosalind Franklin Rover approved by the European Space Agency, University of Leicester...
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Hidden inscriptions hint at mystery medieval woman’s identity
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Drawings and the name ‘Eadburg’ found scratched into early medieval manuscript by University of Leicester PhD student.
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Discovery of interior wonders reveal Rutland villa owners' lavish lifestyle
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New evidence points to the complex housing one of Britain’s earliest barn conversions
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Mid-season World Cup should mean less, not more injuries for international stars
/news/2022/november/world-cup-blog
Physiotherapy Lecturer, Dr Seth O’Neill, explains why there might be less World Cup injuries than usual.
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University of Leicester politics expert to be embedded in UK Parliament
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Dr Rick Whitaker, Associate Professor in European Politics, is one of three UK academics to be seconded to Parliament as a Thematic Research Lead.
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UK Government’s Earth Observation investment announcement highlights University of Leicester expertise
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Âé¶¹APP’s near-thirty year track record in Earth Observation Science has been acknowledged by the UK Government as it...
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University of Leicester astronomers help James Webb Space Telescope glean new insights from distant world
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• A NASA-coordinated study has today revealed the early origins of a planet 700 light years away • Astronomers from the University of Leicester...