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New report shows shortage of science graduates theory does not add up
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Majority of science graduates do not work in highly skilled science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) occupations at any time in their...
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Leicester astronomer leads study of observations of Jupiter in the far-infrared
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Dr Leigh Fletcher from our Department of Physics and Astronomy has lead a team that has produced far-infrared maps of Jupiter for the first time...
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New way of screening toxic chemicals mimics mammal senses
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Researchers from our University have developed a new approach for analysing toxic chemicals in complex samples that mimics the way mammals smell...
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ChancellorElect in visit to University and city report now online
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Lord Willetts, Chancellor-Elect of the University visited the campus on 15 February to celebrate the official launch of his new book, A University...
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Insights into visual supersense provided by new study
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An experiment originally designed to test the visual abilities of octopuses and cuttlefish has provided researchers with new insights into a human...
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Doctoral College Week, 18-22 March 2019
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s postgraduate research students, early career researchers and research staff will be celebrated in a range of events...
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Protecting endangered animals from illegal wildlife trade using mobile DNA sequencing
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ researchers presenting innovative DNA analysis methods for testing samples to find species-of-origin at the Illegal...
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Leicester’s Centenary Scholars celebrate role in University’s first Century
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Centenary Scholars celebrated their key role in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s 100th birthday celebrations at a special event on Wednesday.
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Prehistoric peepers provide vital clue in solving ancient Tully Monster mystery
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A 300 million year-old fossil mystery has been solved by a team from the Department of Geology, which has identified that the ancient ‘Tully...
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How locust ears can help us understand hearing loss
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Dr Ben Warren has been awarded the prestigious Royal Society University Research Fellowship to understand the science behind how ears work and...