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Author: Alex Wheldon

Five scientists represent University of Leicester in Parliament

Dr Cristina Ruiz Villena from Space Park Leicester and the National Centre for Earth Observation was awarded Gold in the 2024 STEM for BRITAIN poster competition for Physics – proudly sponsored by AWE as part of its commitment to supporting the next generation of scientists.

Meridian Space Command moves to Space Park Leicester

An organisation helping to accelerate the expansion of UK space technology around the world has opened its headquarters at Space Park Leicester. Meridian Space Command – also known simply as Meridian – helps space sector organisations to secure funding for, and complete technology demonstration missions which

New investment in seismic monitoring facility at University of Leicester

A University of Leicester facility that has measured tremors from earthquakes, glaciers, and even football matches, has received new funding to continue its work. They will be using a suite of satellite and ground-based telescopes to rapidly hunt gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) and analyse the massive

Hunt for Universe’s most extreme explosions receives funding

A team from the University of Leicester has been set up to ‘chase’ some of the Universe’s most powerful explosions to probe the extreme physical forces that form them. They will be using a suite of satellite and ground-based telescopes to rapidly hunt gamma-ray bursts (GRBs)