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History of Leicester’s iconic market revealed as revamp resumes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/history-iconic-market-revamp-resumes
One of the most significant excavations ever undertaken in Leicester’s historic core has now largely been completed by University of Leicester...
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University of Leicester hosts contest to find the world’s brightest young economists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/university-leicester-hosts-olympiad-worlds-brightest-young-economists
Some of the brightest minds in the Midlands converged on the University of Leicester for a competition to find the best young economists in the world.
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International day to mark the issues behind avoidable deaths
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/international-day-mark-issues-behind-avoidable-deaths
The fourth instalment of an annual global day of awareness of the issues around avoidable deaths takes place this week.
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Literary Leicester marks 50 years since Agatha Christie’s death with day of crime writing events
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/literary-leicester-agatha-christie-crime-fiction
Crime fiction takes centre stage at this year’s Literary Leicester festival as a tribute to Agatha Christie, marking 50 years since the death of...
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University of Leicester expert in political marketing joins fellowship of outstanding social scientists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/university-leicester-expert-political-marketing-fellowship-outstanding-social-scientists
A University of Leicester expert in political marketing and propaganda has been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences.
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Discover the region’s rich heritage at free family friendly celebration event
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/celebrate-regions-rich-heritage-free-family-friendly-celebration-event
A free family friendly event which puts the spotlight on the rich heritage of our city and region takes place at the University of Leicester on...
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UK fashion manufacturing survey reveals experience of unfair purchasing practices
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/uk-fashion-manufacturing-survey-unfair-purchasing-practices
Results from a survey of UK clothing manufacturers, analysed by academics from the University of Leicester, University of Nottingham and...
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Leicester literature festival returns with star authors and tribute to Agatha Christie
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/literary-leicester-book-festival-agatha-christie-50
Leicester’s flagship literature festival, Literary Leicester, returns in 2026 with an exciting line up of internationally acclaimed authors...
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University of Leicester student honoured by Sri Lankan High Commission invitation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/university-of-leicester-student-honoured-sri-lankan-high-commission-invitation
A University of Leicester student has spoken of her pride after being invited to meet One of Sri Lanka’s most senior diplomats.
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Branding expert brings entrepreneurial insights to Leicester students
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/branding-expert-entrepreneurial-insights-students-770
University of Leicester has appointed Mark Robinson, co-founder of Creative62, as an Entrepreneur in Residence