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New book on protest camps and political activism to be launched
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A new book on protest camps and political activism, edited by two academics from our University, will be launched on campus on Wednesday 7 June.
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Bradgate Park Fieldschool is back for a third season
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/bradgate-park-fieldschool-back-for-third-season
The University's Fieldschool at Bradgate Park will return for a third season on Monday 5 June.
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Expert opinions cover ransomware arms races Brexit migrant workers and NASAs Juno mission
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/expert-opinions-cover-ransomware-arms-race-brexit-migrant-workers-and-nasas-juno-mission
UK universities may be among the most autonomous, but they need international cooperation to make their voices heard, says President and...
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New Leicester research demonstrates the migrant work ethic exists in the short term
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The received wisdom that migrant workers have a stronger ‘work ethic’ than UK-born workers is proven for the first time, in a new study of Central...
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From feeding the city to researching a country in turmoil PhD graduates return to share their research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/from-feeding-the-city-to-researching-a-country-in-turmoil-phd-graduates-return-to-share-their-research
The past is present in our next Doctoral Inaugural Lectures on Wednesday 24 May as PhD students from Archaeology and Museum Studies return to...
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Unique archaeological project reveals historic earthquake in Cyprus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/unique-archaeological-project-reveals-historic-earthquake-in-cyprus
A University of Leicester archaeology project has uncovered new information about an ancient, erosion-threatened port in Cyprus.
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Lecture to ask whether faith can play a pivotal role within financial ethical decision making
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/lecture-to-ask-whether-faith-can-play-a-pivotal-role-within-financial-ethical-decision-making
The role that faith and ancient wisdom can play in financial ethical decision making in our globalised economy will be explored at a free public...
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Lecture to focus on social enterprise as a positive way to do business
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/lecture-to-focus-on-social-enterprise-as-a-positive-way-to-do-business
The theory, practice and positive benefits to us all of social enterprises will be explored at the next School of Business Dean’s Lecture on 10 May.
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Sustainable development roadshow offers opportunities to local businesses
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/sustainable-development-roadshow-offers-opportunities-to-local-businesses
The University's School of Business will host a free, public event seeking to encourage growth in local business on Tuesday 9 May.
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Leicester academic publishes analysis of contemporary photographer Luigi Ghirri
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/leicester-professor-publishes-analysis-of-contemporary-photographer-luigi-ghirri
Dr Marina Spunta, Associate Professor of Italian in the University’s School of Arts, has co-edited a book (with Jacopo Benci) examining the work...