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Oadby telescope in black hole study
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A telescope in Oadby is playing a crucial part in observing a rare astronomical phenomenon.
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Astronomers to offer illuminating insights at national event
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Around 500 astronomers and space scientists who will be gathering in Llandudno, Wales, from 5 to 9 July, for the Royal Astronomical Society...
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Midlands universities in cold energy tie-up
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A prototype refrigerated lorry cooled by liquid nitrogen rather than diesel is set to be the first beneficiary of a £60m energy research...
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Figures associated with University receive Queens birthday honours
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An archaeologist whose work helped to establish a new branch of her discipline is one of several figures associated with the University of...
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University opens its doors for Summer Reunion Open Day 2015
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Graduates, staff, students and their families and friends will be at the University on Saturday 27 June for a free day of social events, lectures,...
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Art and science seen in a new light at evening lecture
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A former artist in residence is returning to the campus this week to present a talk ‘The Library of Light’ as part of a lecture series celebrating...
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Leicester to lead development of space instrument
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A space mission called SMILE (Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) which is a joint collaboration between scientists from the UK,...
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New technology to revolutionise bedside tumour diagnosis in patients
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Researchers from the Universities of Leicester and Nottingham are developing a revolutionary mini gamma ray camera that will improve the diagnosis...
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Illuminating collection of rare books in new Library exhibition
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A new exhibition “Light†dedicated to the International Year of Light, an initiative of the United Nations, opens this week in the University Library.
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Seven top ten subject areas in Guardian University Guide
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The latest figures from the Guardian University Guide have ranked the Â鶹ÊÓƵ at 32nd, placing us among the top third of the 119...