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Public lecture to mark the 350th anniversary of John Miltons epic Paradise Lost
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/public-lecture-to-mark-the-350th-anniversary-of-john-milton2019s-epic-paradise-lost
An upcoming public lecture will mark and celebrate the 350th anniversary of John Milton’s epic Paradise Lost.
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Leicester lecturer turns spotlight on British country houses Caribbean and East Indian connections
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/leicester-lecturer-turns-spotlight-on-british-country-houses2019-caribbean-and-east-indian-connections
On 22 October, starting at 6.
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The Weakest Links Anne Robinson to speak at Literary Leicester event honouring the life of revered editor Alexander Chancellor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/the-weakest-link2019s-anne-robinson-to-speak-at-literary-leicester-event-honouring-the-life-of-revered-editor-alexander-chancellor
A panel of esteemed writers and journalists will commemorate the life and work of Spectator editor Alexander Chancellor CBE on Wednesday 15...
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University of Leicester academic involved with new Bible Museum from inception
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/university-of-leicester-academic-involved-with-new-bible-museum-from-inception
One month before it opens to the public, Museum of the Bible—the 430,000-square-foot museum being dedicated Nov. 17 three blocks from the U.S.
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Ancient history competitions to inspire school children to learn about Greek and Roman pasts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/ancient-history-competitions-to-inspire-school-children-to-learn-about-greek-and-roman-pasts
A series of competitions organised by our University will inspire young people across the UK to learn about the ancient world in creative ways.
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Literary Leicester festival celebrates tenth year with diverse new programme of events throughout the city
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/literary-leicester-celebrates-tenth-year-with-diverse-new-programme-of-events-throughout-the-city
Literary Leicester- our free international literature festival celebrating the written and spoken word- is taking place this week.
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Leicester passes 4 million readers milestone on The Conversation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/leicester-passes-4-million-reader-milestone-on-the-conversation
Academics from across our University have collectively captured the imagination of over 4 million readers through nearly 230 articles written...
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Alec Baldwin learned from Joe Orton for awardwinning performance
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/leicester-playwright-joe-orton-lives-on-in-hollywood
The influence of Joe Orton can be seen in an Emmy-winning performance, according to a recent interview by an academic expert of the Leicester...
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Leicester team to compete in University Challenge
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/leicester-team-to-compete-in-university-challenge
Four talented students from the our University are going to show Paxman what they’re made of in an upcoming episode of University Challenge.
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International Honour for Outstanding Scholarship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/international-honour-for-outstanding-scholarship
A Visiting Professor at our University's School of Archaeology and Ancient History is being honoured for his outstanding work.