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Colourful plastics may lead to more microplastics: new study
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Study led by University of Leicester concludes that colourants in plastic can affect the rate at which it breaks down and can lead to more harmful...
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Leicester engineers to stress test new technology to store waste heat
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A Europe-wide project developing a new electrothermal energy storage system involves materials experts at the University of Leicester and will...
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Mission Bake at National Space Centre launches with University Bake Off star
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Dr Josh Smalley will be taking part in a new series of Instagram videos with the National Space Centre from 10 May
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Major funding for flagship research project on AI in Law Enforcement
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A project investigating the future use of probabilistic AI in law enforcement has received major funding from Responsible AI UK (RAI UK).
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Conference highlighting cultural significance of the night sky held at National Space Centre
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University of Leicester is hosting a conference today (Wednesday, 8 May) at the National Space Centre focusing on the cultural and ecological...
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Red squirrel and human leprosy link found at English medieval archaeological site
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New evidence from medieval archaeological sites shows that English red squirrels once served as an important host for Mycobacterium leprae (M.
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Students take on the challenges of living on the Moon
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Three-day event saw students take part in a workshop designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world business challenges
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University of Leicester to spend £1m on making research more inclusive
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Â鶹APP has bolstered its commitment to inclusivity within research after securing £1m from the Wellcome Trust.
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Pint of Science Leicester brings the stars behind the latest research to a venue near you
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More than 20 scientists to appear in three watering holes, as the world's largest festival of public science talks arrives in Leicester from 13-15...
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Innovative Leicester centre spearheads international initiative
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An international network which is driving forward empathic healthcare across the world has staged its first ever meeting in Leicester