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Sir David and Michael Attenborough officially open Centenary Square

On Sunday 11 November 2018, hundreds of students, staff, alumni and members of the community joined Sir David Attenborough and his nephew Michael Attenborough on campus to pay their respects to those from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland who...

Tackling trauma in the classroom

University of Leicester awarded University of Sanctuary Recognition

Student success in Green Gown Awards

European Space Agency Education Symposium comes to Leicester

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