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The notsosecret birthday party of Adrian Mole aged 50
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/the-not-so-secret-birthday-party-of-adrian-mole-aged-50-1
Well, Adrian himself won’t – obviously – but some of those involved with his story over the years, and many of his keenest fans, will gather at...
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Leicester PhD graduates debut novel among most anticipated books of 2017
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-phd-graduate2019s-debut-novel-among-most-anticipated-books-of-2017
Leicester PhD graduate Dr Sabyn Javeri’s debut novel, Nobody Killed Her, has been included as one of the Huffington Post India’s most anticipated...
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Distinguished literary figures from Leicester to be honoured
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/distinguished-literary-figures-from-leicester-to-be-honoured
Two of Leicester’s best loved and most enduring literary figures are to be honoured by our University at its graduation ceremonies this month.
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2016 A Year in Review Film
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/2016-a-year-in-review
With the year coming to a close, the University's News Centre has produced a short video showcasing a selection of key research projects, events...
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Literary Leicester proves popular once again
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/literary-leicester-proves-popular-once-again
Over 3000 people attended an event at the University’s Literary Leicester Festival this year, with great feedback from audiences that travelled...
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Literary Leicester Festival 2016 returns this week
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/literary-leicester-festival-2016-returns-this-week
The city's diverse celebration of the written and spoken word is returns this month with a prestigious line-up of speakers and contributors who...
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Orton memoir to have Leicester launch at literary festival
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/orton-memoir-to-have-leicester-launch-at-literary-festival
Our University is to host the Leicester launch of a new memoir by Leonie Orton, the sister of playwright Joe Orton whose archive is housed at the...
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Jacqueline Wilson describes her prolific writing career as part of Literary Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/jacqueline-wilson-describes-her-prolific-writing-career-as-part-of-literary-leicester
All public tickets have been allocated for this event Former Children's Laureate and Tracy Beaker creator Jacqueline Wilson will visit Leicester's...
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Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys is the god of forensic science says bestselling crime author in new video
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/patricia-cornwell-describes-impact-inventor-of-genetic-fingerprinting-has-had-on-her-career
Bestselling crime writer Patricia Cornwell has paid tribute to the University of Leicester Professor who invented the technique of genetic...
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Leicesters everevolving literary festival receives important Arts Council grant
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/leicesters-ever-evolving-literary-festival-receives-important-arts-council-grant
Literary Leicester, a leading festival of the written and spoken word organised by our University, opens in Leicester next month (November), with...