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Strawbs founder honoured by University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/david-cousins-honorary-degree
The University of Leicester conferred an honorary Doctor of Music (DMus) degree on David Cousins, musician, songwriter and founder of UK rock...
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University of Leicester awards honorary degree to graduate and best-selling author
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/adele-parks
Acclaimed novelist and Leicester graduate, Adele Parks MBE has returned to the University to be awarded an honorary degree.
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Part of the students’ union: reflections from Strawbs founder David Cousins
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/david-cousins-interview
Strawbs founder David Cousins is interviewed by the University of Leicester about his career and his time as a student.
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University of Leicester bestows honour on English student-turned-inspiring-author
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/jeffrey-boakye
A University of Leicester graduate who has enjoyed a successful career as an author, broadcaster and educator has been awarded an honorary degree...
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Olympics poet honoured with award from the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/lemn-sissay
The official poet for the London 2012 Olympic Games has been recognised with an honorary degree from the University of Leicester.
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Gardening the write way – Tim becomes Leicester beauty spot’s first poet in residence
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/tim-relf
A writer will be adding to his growing reputation after being appointed the first-ever poet in residence at the University of Leicester’s Botanic...
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Celebrate Spring with Attenborough Arts Centre’s new programme
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/attenborough-arts
TV star Rosie Jones, acclaimed Iranian artist Mohammad Barrangi and top cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson lead Attenborough Arts Centre’s spring 2023...
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Major funding for Leicester will help find new cancer treatments
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/cancer-research-funding
The search for new cancer treatments in Leicester is to receive a major funding investment of up to £2 million, providing future hope for people...
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University of Leicester’s new support for parents of babies born premature or requiring neonatal care awarded charter mark
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/employer-with-heart-neonatal-leave
The University of Leicester has been recognised for its support of parents of premature babies and those who required neonatal care with the...
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First glimpse into a vital developmental milestone opens new healthcare possibilities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/gastrulation-computer-modelling
University of Leicester scientist develops first multiscale computer model that captures aspects of human gastrulation - the process that leads to...