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• Richard lll brings almost 60 million to city

  Date: 19 May 2015

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/richard-lll-brings-almost-ps60-million-to-city

  The discovery of King Richard lll brought in more than £59 million to Leicester’s economy, from the time of the discovery to the reinterment,...

• Leicester Abbey and the missing remains of Cardinal Wolsey righthand man to Henry VIII

  Date: 18 May 2015

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/leicester-abbey-and-the-missing-remains-of-cardinal-wolsey-right-hand-man-to-henry-viii

  The discovery of Richard III and the subsequent research into his remains has helped to acquaint members of the public with the nation’s history –...

• Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 113 May

  Date: 13 May 2015

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-1-13-may

  President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing how the University of Leicester is among...

• Heritage destruction in conflict zones offers archaeological opportunities

  Date: 30 Apr 2015

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/heritage-destruction-in-conflict-zones-offers-archaeological-opportunities

  An international archaeological team co-led by Leicester researchers is investigating an historic site devastated by conflict in Lebanon - and has...

• University celebrates milestone 100 articles on The Conversation

  Date: 29 Apr 2015

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/university-reaches-100-articles-milestone-on-the-conversation

  Academics from across the University have collectively published 100 articles on The Conversation, setting a new milestone for Leicester in...

• Lights Camera ReAction

  Date: 27 Apr 2015

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/lights-camera-reaction

  The blaze of publicity that surrounded the discovery and research on the remains of King Richard III has thrust the work of the University, and...

• Conference explores how death can be the beginning - not the end

  Date: 23 Apr 2015

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/conference-questions-when-death-truly-takes-place

  A three day international and interdisciplinary conference took place between 16-18 April which explored themes around death and dying and how our...

• Upcoming conference to celebrate 30 year anniversary of DNA fingerprinting discovery

  Date: 13 Apr 2015

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/upcoming-conference-to-celebrate-30-year-anniversary-of-dna-fingerprinting-discovery

  In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the landmark discovery and application of DNA fingerprinting by Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, the...

• Was Richard IIIs scoliosis kept a secret until his death

  Date: 13 Apr 2015

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/was-richard-iiis-scoliosis-kept-a-secret-until-his-death

  Last month saw the mortal remains of King Richard III reinterred at Leicester Cathedral, more than two years after University archaeologists...

• April Fools No we are not changing our name

  Date: 1 Apr 2015

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/april-fools-no-we-are-not-changing-our-name

  Today’s brilliant April Fool story in the Independent has generated a lot of discussion on social media, with many people citing it as their...