Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space (LCHS)
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The Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space is a University of Leicester research centre examining outer space as a human and cultural domain rather than purely a technical one. Based at Space Park Leicester, it brings arts, humanities and social science perspectives to how people live, work, govern and make sense of space exploration. Its work is organised around four strands: living and working in space; peace, security and governance; communication, representation and experience; and sustainability, development and fairness. The centre is funded by a ten year, ten million pound award from the Leverhulme Trust, one of three new Leverhulme Research Centres announced in the Trust's centenary year.
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Founding year
2025
Contact details
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
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University of Leicester
Leicester
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Additional Partnerships
Freeman Air and Space Institute; National Space Centre; RAF Fylingdales; Space Skills Alliance; The Science Fiction Collections, University of Liverpool; UK Space Agency; European Space Policy Institute; Lunar Policy Platform
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2026-07-13 00:46:00