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• Researcher speaks at international conference in Pakistan on effects of expanding tourism on heritage sites

  Date: 23 Jan 2018

  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,...

• New film reveals challenges behind lifting and conserving a Roman mosaic

  Date: 17 Jan 2018

  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.

• Fellowships to support the creative economy

  Date: 16 Jan 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/fellowships-to-support-the-creative-economy

  Two AHRC Fellowships awarded to the University are to be undertaken in partnership with The Museums Association and Phoenix - Leicester’s centre...

• Leicester scientist features in Canadian-British documentary providing new insights into life and death of Jumbo the elephant

  Date: 3 Jan 2018

  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...

• Former burial place of King Richard III given scheduled monument protection

  Date: 21 Dec 2017

  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...

• Literary Leicester 2017 highlights

  Date: 20 Dec 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/literary-leicester-2017-highlights

  Last month our annual Literary Leicester festival took place, featuring acclaimed literati guests, the dramatic arts and several school events.

• Leicester researcher contributes to Coventrys successful UK City of Culture bid

  Date: 19 Dec 2017

  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...

• Unique event starts countywide conversation about Leicesters literary scene

  Date: 18 Dec 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/unique-event-starts-countywide-conversation-about-leicesters-literary-scene

  On Wednesday 13 December literary enthusiasts from across the county came together to look at the literary activity that takes place in...

• Showcasing talent free public event to discuss raising the profile of Leicester and Leicestershires literary scene

  Date: 13 Dec 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/showcasing-talent-free-public-event-to-discuss-raising-the-profile-of-leicester-and-leicestershire2019s-literary-scene

  Raising the roof on Leicester’s literary talent will be a subject up for discussion between members of the public and key figures from the city...

• New insights into life and death of Jumbo the elephant revealed in BBC One documentary

  Date: 6 Dec 2017

  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...