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Senior judge to provide students with leading insights into legal system
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/students-to-gain-unique-insights-into-judiciary-system-from-esteemed-new-president
Students will be given the unique opportunity to gain insights into the modern judiciary system from the Rt Hon Sir Terence Etherton, Master of...
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Student initiative seeks to improve global animal welfare
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/student-initiative-seeks-to-improve-global-animal-welfare
A student initiative led by the University of Leicester’s Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Chapter is seeking to improve animal welfare on a...
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Leicester film expert determines that James Bond would be celebrating his 100th birthday this year
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/leicester-film-expert-determines-that-james-bond-would-be-celebrating-his-100th-birthday-this-year
2018 marks the 100th birthday of secret agent James Bond, according to Professor James Chapman from our School of Arts.
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Researcher speaks at international conference in Pakistan on effects of expanding tourism on heritage sites
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/researcher-speaks-at-international-conference-in-pakistan-on-effects-of-expanding-tourism-on-heritage-sites
Dr Ruth Young (pictured) from our School of Archaeology and Ancient History recently spoke at the 1st International Conference on Makli, in Sindh,...
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New film reveals challenges behind lifting and conserving a Roman mosaic
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/new-film-reveals-challenges-behind-lifting-and-conserving-a-roman-mosaic
A new film produced by our University showcases how archaeologists successfully lifted and conserved a Roman mosaic found in Leicester.
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Leicester scientist features in Canadian-British documentary providing new insights into life and death of Jumbo the elephant
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/leicester-scientist-features-in-canadian-british-documentary-providing-new-insights-into-life-and-death-of-jumbo-the-elephant
New insights into the life and mysterious death of Jumbo the elephant – a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the film...
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Former burial place of King Richard III given scheduled monument protection
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/former-burial-place-of-king-richard-iii-given-scheduled-monument-protection
The remains of a 13th century monastic site, Greyfriars in Leicester, which was revealed as the burial place of King Richard III during the course...
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Leicester researcher contributes to Coventrys successful UK City of Culture bid
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/leicester-researcher-contributes-to-coventry2019s-successful-uk-city-of-culture-bid
A postgraduate researcher from our University has been involved with Coventry’s successful bid for ‘City of Culture’ 2021, which was awarded on...
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Leicester academic contributes to report launched in Parliament on the status of Irish citizens after Brexit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/leicester-academic-contributes-to-report-launched-in-parliament-on-the-status-of-irish-citizens-after-brexit
Bernard Ryan, Professor of Migration Law in Leicester Law School has contributed to a report concerning the status of Irish citizens who are...
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New insights into life and death of Jumbo the elephant revealed in BBC One documentary
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/new-insights-into-life-and-death-of-jumbo-the-elephant-revealed-in-bbc-one-documentary
New insights into the life and mysterious death of Jumbo the elephant – a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the film...