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Evelyn Waugh project will be ‘one of the great monuments of twenty-first century literary scholarship’

Praise from Times Literary Supplement for incomparable project to publish, for the first time, novelist's entire output A landmark literary project to publish the definitive collection of the entire output of one of the most revered novelists...

New thinking and business acumen paves way for innovation

Leicester's out the world research to be showcased at New Scientist Live

Recognising the differing health needs of Leicester’s diverse population

University of Leicester announces collaboration with Leicestershire-based gin company Burleighs

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1 A brace of Times Higher Education Awards nominations for Leicester
2 Leicester's out the world research to be showcased at New Scientist Live
3 Future astronauts experience exploring new worlds
4 Leicester scientist receives prestigious award for forest biomass research using space satellites

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1 Patient’s life transformed thanks to gift to University and local hospitals
2 Gentrification expert discusses 'managed decline' of estates for BBC
3 University shows its true colours at Pride
4 University of Leicester announces collaboration with Leicestershire-based gin company Burleighs

Explore Leicester

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For exhibitions, classes, performances and more, visit Attenborough Arts Centre

Discover the beautiful, independent boutiques of the Lanes where you’re sure to find something extraordinary

Experience out of this world innovation at the National Space Centre

Relax among serene surroundings in our very own Botanic Garden

Find out more about the discovery of King Richard III at the Visitor Centre

Events

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Annual Scarman Lecture - 'Fractured Lives, Dissenting Voices, Recovering Truth'. Lecture by Phil Scraton, Professor Emeritus from Queens Belfast University.

Public lecture on 70 years of the NHS by Peter Homa CBE, former Chief Executive of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Public lecture double bill: Picturing Home: Exploring the Everyday Home-Making Practices of Migrant, Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Women in Glasgow' and 'When will my baby go home? Estimating length of stay in neonatal care.'

Free interdisciplinary workshop: 'Antimicrobial Resistance as a Social Dilemma'

'Introduction to fungi' one-day course at the Botanic Garden

Research Luminaries

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Researchers at Leicester are changing lives and the way we see the world. Learn about our Luminaries and the difference their research is making locally, nationally and globally.

Professor Paul Monks

Dr Emma Parker

Professor Panos Vostanis

Professor Richard Sandell

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