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Leicester students restore gravestone of 22-Year-Old Georgian
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/loddington-gravestone-archaeology-field-school
Leicester students used digital imaging to restore an eroded 18th‑century gravestone, revealing the identity of 22‑year‑old Henry Reeve.
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Secrets of sharing iconic space heritage to be revealed in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/iconic-space-heritage
Doug Millard of the Science Museum will give his talk 'The Flights of the Seagull: Bringing Tereshkova’s Spacecraft (and Rubin) to the Science...
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Leicester cardiologist recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/leicester-cardiologist-recognised-kings-birthday-honours
A leading cardiologist from the University of Leicester has been awarded an MBE for his services to medical research and healthcare as part of the...
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University of Leicester’s international diabetes researcher becomes Dame
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/university-leicester-international-diabetes-researcher-becomes-dame
A Leicester doctor whose “constant curiosity” propelled her rise to be among the world’s leading type 2 diabetes and obesity experts has been...
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Support across generations: Leicester alumna funds travel bursaries for arts students
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/alumna-funds-travel-bursaries-arts-students
The Veronica Bramer Undergraduate Travel Award supports students to travel for their studies, established by a gift from one of the University’s...
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Inspirational children’s activity book aims to inspire the next generation of space scientists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/children-activity-book-space-scientists
Physics student Francis Watts puts together learning resource for Key Stage 2 pupils aged 7–11
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Arts Council England visits Leicester to discuss University’s sector leadership in arts, culture and heritage
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/arts-council-england-leicester-university-sector-leadership-arts-culture-and-heritage
Senior leaders from Arts Council England joined University of Leicester colleagues to discuss the future needs and opportunities for strategic...
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Special ceremony sees University of Leicester celebrate its Rutland roots
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/special-ceremony-university-leicester-celebrate-rutland-roots
The links between the University of Leicester and the county of Rutland were celebrated at a special event held in Lyddington.
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Midlands Mindforge enters active investment phase as first spinout investments deployed
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/midlands-mindforge-investment-phase-spinout-investments
Investment company established by universities including the University of Leicester completes its first round of investments
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University of Leicester President and Vice-Chancellor responds to new report on the value of a university degree
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/president-vice-chancellor-responds-value-degree
Comment by Professor Sir Nishan Canagarajah