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Dig to explore story of Castle Hill
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/dig-to-explore-story-of-castle-hill
An ancient monument at the heart of Leicester’s Castle Hill Country Park is due to be investigated later this month as part of a community...
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Destruction of Old St Pauls Cathedral highlights Great Fire of Londons devastating impact
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/destruction-of-old-st-paul2019s-cathedral-highlights-great-fire-of-londons-devastating-impact
In 1666 the Great Fire of London burned its way through the city, displacing thousands of residents and destroying many buildings - including Old...
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Role models Why allwhite isnt alright
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/role-models-why-all-white-isnt-alright
A new research project involving the University of Leicester will explore the importance of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) role models...
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15th century Bible used during reinterment of Richard III highlights Leicesters rich heritage
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/15th-century-bible-used-during-reinterment-of-richard-iii-highlights-leicester2019s-rich-heritage
The 15th century Bible used during the reinterment of Richard III is one of a number of significant historical treasures at our University being...
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University students work with injured soldiers in unique archaeological project
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/university-students-work-with-injured-soldiers-in-unique-archaeological-project
A unique collaboration between archaeologists and injured Service personnel sees them pitted in a race against time to discover the secrets of an...
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Modern-day insights from how segregationists sold their message on US television
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/how-segregationists-sold-their-message-on-us-television
The effective use of national television broadcasts by white segregationists during the civil rights movement could provide valuable insights into...
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Expert opinions cover Syria Pokmon Go The GBBO wildfires and religious symbols
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/expert-opinions-cover-syria-pokemon-go-the-gbbo-wildfires-and-religious-symbols
PhD student Seyda Eruyar from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing her...
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Leicester to be part of regional hub for postgraduate training
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/leicester-to-be-part-of-regional-hub-for-postgraduate-training
Our University is working with a consortium of Midlands universities to open up a range of new opportunities for postgraduate study in the region.
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As China opens the worlds longest glassbottomed bridge researcher highlights how glass was a symbol of power to ancient cultures
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/as-china-opens-the-worlds-longest-glass-bottomed-bridge-researcher-highlights-how-glass-was-a-2018symbol-of-power2019-to-ancient-cultures
Last weekend, the world's highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge opened to visitors in central China, connecting two mountain cliffs in...
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Expert opinions cover magic glass Obamas nuclear policy Kenya and banning the burquini
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/expert-opinions-cover-magic-glass-obamas-nuclear-policy-kenya-and-banning-the-burquini
Margaret Maclean from the Special Collections has written a Staff Blog discussing the cast of impossibly colourful characters in the collection of...