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Richard IIIs story to be told to Leicesters schoolchildren
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/richard-iii2019s-story-to-be-told-to-leicester2019s-schoolchildren
Thousands of schoolchildren all over the city of Leicester will be learning about the story of Richard III as part of the University’s mission to...
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Lady in Lead Coffin revealed
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/lady-in-lead-coffin-revealed
A mysterious lead coffin found close to the site of Richard III's hastily dug grave at the Grey Friars friary has been opened and studied by...
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English Language Teaching Unit celebrates international research students
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/english-language-teaching-unit-celebrates-international-research-students
The second annual English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) Research Festival was held on Wednesday 18th February.
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Procession route for Kings cortege announced
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/procession-route-for-kings-cortege-announced
Preparations are underway for a ceremonial procession bringing King Richard III’s mortal remains to their final resting place in the heart of...
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Forensic pathologist recounts experience investigating torture in Syria
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/confessions-of-a-torture-investigator
Dr Stuart Hamilton, a leading pathologist from the East Midlands Forensic Pathology Unit, is used to dealing with death and injury - in his line...
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Local schoolchildren to learn about Richard III discovery
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/local-schoolchildren-to-learn-about-richard-iii-discovery-at-home-of-dna-fingerprinting
For the third year running Leicester schoolchildren will learn the scientific and archaeological skills used to uncover King Richard III at a...
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Governments more likely to be responsive when strong public opposition is voiced
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/governments-more-likely-to-be-responsive-when-strong-public-opposition-is-voiced
Governments often ignore public opposition to their policies but they are far less likely to do so when public opinion is strongly and...
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Archaeologists reveal mysteries of lost 3000yearold civilisation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/archaeologists-reveal-mysteries-of-2018lost2019-3-000-year-old-civilisation
The research of Professor David Mattingly of the School of Archaeology and Ancient History conducted in southern Libya will reshape the history of...
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Schoolchildren to create bags to hold bones of Richard III
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/school-children-to-create-bags-to-hold-bones-of-richard-iii
Pupils at King Richard III Infant School are playing an historic part in the reinterment of Richard III by creating special bags that will hold...
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Video reveals potential killer blow to King Richard III
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/video-reveals-potential-2018killer-blow2019-to-king-richard-iii
The University has revealed new film footage that for the first time details the potential killer blow that claimed the life of King Richard III.