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Landmark Poetry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/landmark-poetry
On Wednesday 9 May, celebrated writer and broadcaster Lemn Sissay MBE will be discussing Landmark Poetry at the University of Leicester’s 7th...
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Leicester passes 5 million readers milestone on The Conversation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/leicester-passes-5-million-readers-milestone-on-the-conversation
Academics from across our University have collectively captured the imagination of over 5 million readers through nearly 250 articles written...
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Making it in the UK screen sector
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/2018making-it2019-in-the-uk-screen-sector
An upcoming event will explore how the UK film and screen industries including creators, funders and businesses can work towards improving...
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Childrens experiences and responses to war in the nineteenth century
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/children2019s-experiences-and-responses-to-war-in-the-nineteenth-century
What we can learn about war from the writing of child soldiers in the nineteenth century will be explored in a BBC Radio 3 Essay on Thursday 22...
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Student shortlisted for Welsh Governments highest accolade
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/student-shortlisted-for-welsh-government2019s-highest-accolade
English student Mercy has been recognised by the Welsh Government for her ongoing campaigning as a young voice for people with HIV.
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Sensational anti-drag queen David Hoyle to give special free performance in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/sensational-anti-drag-queen-david-hoyle-to-give-special-free-performance-in-leicester
Sensational anti-drag queen David Hoyle is giving a special free performance in Leicester as part of LGBT+ History Month being marked at our...
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Expert opinions cover trust within cultures colour the Anthropocene and more
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/expert-opinions-cover-brexit-zimbabwe-trust-within-cultures-and-more
Professor Jo Brewis from our School of Business has explored the ways in which the gig economy is providing an insidious new means for women to be...
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Leicester film expert determines that James Bond would be celebrating his 100th birthday this year
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/leicester-film-expert-determines-that-james-bond-would-be-celebrating-his-100th-birthday-this-year
2018 marks the 100th birthday of secret agent James Bond, according to Professor James Chapman from our School of Arts.
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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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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...