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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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Academics highlight how University research is helping to shape policing practice in the UK and beyond
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/academics-highlight-how-university-research-is-helping-to-shape-policing-practice-in-the-uk-and-beyond
Recently Dr Matt Tonkin and Richard Ilett from our Department of Criminology were invited to visit the Zhejiang Police College in Hangzhou China.
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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...
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Sanctuary Awards recognition for project involving University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/sanctuary-awards-recognition-for-project-involving-university-of-leicester
An archaeological project involving our University has been recognised at a national awards ceremony.
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Leicester receives two nominations for 2018 Current Archaeology Awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/leicester-receives-two-nominations-for-2018-current-archaeology-awards
Two projects led by archaeologists from our University have been nominated in the Current Archaeology Awards for 2018.
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Festival event turns spotlight on Diversity in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/festival-event-turns-spotlight-on-diversity-in-leicester
A range of influential speakers will present their views on what diversity and multiculturalism mean to the city of Leicester in an upcoming event...
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Leicester event to explore human rights issues through film and the Arts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/leicester-event-to-explore-human-rights-issues-through-film-and-the-arts
As part of the 2017 Leicester Human Rights Arts and Film Festival, an event will be taking place to address the ‘migration crisis’ through the...
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First evidence for Julius Caesars invasion of Britain discovered by Leicester team
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/first-evidence-for-julius-caesars-invasion-of-britain-discovered-by-leicester-team
The first evidence for Julius Caesar’s invasion of Britain has been discovered by a team from our School of Archaeology and Ancient History.