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University joins local organisations in marking Holocaust Memorial Day
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/university-joins-local-organisations-in-marking-holocaust-memorial-day
The millions of people killed in the Holocaust and in subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur will be remembered at an event...
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Historian explores Chinas political history
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/historian-explores-china2019s-political-history
Dr Michael Lynch, Honorary Fellow in our School of History, Politics & International Relations, recently gave a lecture at the University of...
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Researcher joins nationwide initiative to increase BAME representation in Parliament
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/researcher-joins-nationwide-initiative-to-increase-bame-representation-in-parliament
A researcher from our University will be taking part in the ‘Operation Black Vote’ MP shadowing scheme, a national initiative designed to increase...
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Book on post-apartheid South Africa by Leicester academic published
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/book-on-post-apartheid-south-africa-by-leicester-academic-published
Lecturer and South Africa specialist from our University Dr James Hamill has published a new book, Africa’s Lost Leader: South Africa’s...
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Leicester academic featured in prestigious publication
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/leicester-academic-featured-in-prestigious-publication
The work of a University academic on Middle East Politics has featured in the Harvard International Review (HIR).
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Expert opinions cover Brexit Zimbabwe Catalan and Euroscepticism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/expert-opinions-cover-brexit-zimbabwe-catalan-and-euroscepticism
Professor Adam Cygan from our School of History, Politics and International Relations has written an article discussing how the County was divided...
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Literary Leicester 2017 highlights
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.
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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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Unique event starts countywide conversation about Leicesters literary scene
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...
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Project examining poverty throughout England and Wales in Victorian times awarded over 800000
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/joint-project-examining-poverty-throughout-england-and-wales-in-victorian-times-award-over-ps800-000
The National Archives and our University have been awarded a grant of £820,000 by the Arts and Humanities Research Council to undertake a three...