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Leicester remembers honorary graduate Tim Pigott-Smith
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/leicester-remembers-honorary-graduate-tim-pigott-smith
The University was saddened to learn on 7 April of the death of Tim Pigott-Smith, noted actor and and honorary graduate of the University of...
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University to hold dedication event for new music-themed sculpture
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/university-to-hold-dedication-event-for-new-music-themed-sculpture
A dedication event for a new sculpture is to be held on our University's new public communal square.
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University recognises human rights campaigner
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/university-recognises-human-rights-campaigner
Our University has recognised the outstanding contribution of one of its alumni to exposing and protecting against human rights abuses worldwide.
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Student and alumnus to take on 3100 mile trek across the USA
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/student-and-alumnus-to-take-on-3-100-mile-trek-across-the-usa
Two amateur hikers from our University are daring to take on a gruelling walk across the diverse landscape of the United States, documenting the...
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Attenboroughs pledge support for Leicesters centenary celebration
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/attenboroughs-pledge-support-for-leicester2019s-centenary-celebration
Sir David Attenborough OM and his nephew, Michael Attenborough CBE, were the guests of honour at the University's Alumni Association’s Black Tie...
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Unique exceptionally preserved fossil named in honour of Sir David Attenborough
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/unique-2018exceptionally-preserved2019-fossil-named-in-honour-of-sir-david-attenborough
An international team of scientists led by our University has discovered a new 430 million-year-old fossil and has named it in honour of Sir David...
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Leicester students set crowdfunding target to enter the IMechE Formula Student 2017
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-students-set-crowdfunding-target-to-enter-the-imeche-formula-student-2017
Leicester students are aiming to become the highest placed UK electric vehicle team at Silverstone for IMechE Formula Student 2017.
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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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Award-winning University alumnus publishes first novel
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/award-winning-university-alumnus-publishes-first-novel
University of Leicester alumnus, Anietie Isong graduated in 2005 with an MA in Globalisation and Communications, and has recently published his...
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University to mark death of fallen soldier who played a part in its founding
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/university-to-mark-death-of-fallen-soldier-who-played-a-part-in-its-founding
Our University is marking the 100th anniversary of the death in action during the First World War of a brave soldier who played a part in its...