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• Leicester academics explore possible BAME and COVID-19 link

  Date: 23 April 2020

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/april/bame-covid-bmj

  In a new paper published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), academics at the University of Leicester highlighted possible reasons why people...

• Leicester scientists to promote food security in Kenya

  Date: 3 August 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/leicester-scientists-to-promote-food-security-in-kenya

  Our University, in partnership with University of Nairobi in Kenya, has secured funding from the British Council’s Newton-Utafiti Fund for an...

• Beautiful 19th century images of Egyptian monuments shed light on rediscovery of Ancient Egypt

  Date: 25 September 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/beautiful-19th-century-images-of-egyptian-monuments-shed-light-on-rediscovery-of-ancient-egypt

  The rediscovery of Ancient Egyptian monuments, temples and tombs during the 19th century by pioneering adventurers will be charted as part of a...

• Range of events taking place to celebrate Black History Month

  Date: 16 October 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/range-of-events-taking-place-to-celebrate-black-history-month

  October 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in the UK- a time to celebrate black history, arts and culture.

• Event to celebrate slavery abolitionists

  Date: 24 September 2015

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/event-to-celebrate-slavery-abolitionists

  The achievements of two 19th century Leicestershire women who championed a fight against slavery are to be celebrated at a free event at the...

• Conference to discuss ways of eradicating female genital mutilation in the UK

  Date: 3 March 2015

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/conference-to-discuss-ways-of-eradicating-female-genital-mutilation-in-the-uk

  This year, more than 20,000 girls under the age of 15 will be at risk of genital mutilation in the UK.

• The coffining of the mortal remains of King Richard III

  Date: 16 March 2015

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/the-coffining-of-the-mortal-remains-of-king-richard-iii

  On Sunday 15 March, 2015 the coffining of the mortal remains of King Richard III took place in preparation for reinterment at Leicester Cathedral...

• University academic takes up role as Volunteer Emergency Doctor for Leicestershire

  Date: 23 March 2015

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/university-academic-takes-up-role-as-volunteer-emergency-doctor-for-leicestershire

  East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme (EMICS) has announced the appointment of Professor Guy Rutty MBE as a Volunteer Emergency Doctor.

• Expert opinions cover Syria Pokmon Go The GBBO wildfires and religious symbols

  Date: 30 August 2016

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/expert-opinions-cover-syria-pokemon-go-the-gbbo-wildfires-and-religious-symbols

  PhD student Seyda Eruyar from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing her...

• Competition winners to receive photographs signed by Tim Peake

  Date: 29 September 2016

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/competition-winners-to-receive-photographs-signed-by-tim-peake

  Children will be awarded their chosen photographs taken by astronauts at a ceremony at the National Space Centre this week.