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History in the Classroom
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/hs2360
Module code: HS2360 How should history be taught in schools? Should the focus be on learning about the key events of ‘Our Island Story’ or a thematic overview of global trends? Does the right sort of history create the right sort of citizen? Who should decide what is taught:...
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Catchment Systems
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/gy2357
Module code: GY2357 A catchment, or drainage basin, is the area of land drained by a stream or river and is the fundamental landscape unit that collects and redistributes water and sediment from uplands to lowlands and ultimately the sea.
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The Mexican-US Borders: History, Culture, Identity
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/sp2022
Module code: SP2022 This module examines the society and cultural identity of the Mexican-U.S. Border region.
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Leicester academic provides expert comment on Gosport hospital report
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/leicester-academic-provides-expert-comment-on-gosport-hospital-report
Professor Richard Baker, Emeritus Professor from our Department of Health Sciences, featured extensively in the national media last week following the publication of the report of the Gosport Independent Panel.
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Researcher speaks at international conference in Pakistan on effects of expanding tourism on heritage sites
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/researcher-speaks-at-international-conference-in-pakistan-on-effects-of-expanding-tourism-on-heritage-sites
Dr Ruth Young (pictured) from our School of Archaeology and Ancient History recently spoke at the 1st International Conference on Makli, in Sindh, Pakistan on how uncontrolled tourism can cause threats to heritage sites.
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Dunton Bassett Local History Society Collection
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/collections/all/dunton-bassett-history-group
The Dunton Bassett History Group collection is made up of interviews that focus on what life was like in the village of Dunton Bassett during the 20th century. Learn more about the collection.
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Professor Sir Geoff Palmer
https://le.ac.uk/about/campus-development/freemens/freemens-building-names/professor-geoff-palmer
Sir Godfrey ‘Geoff’ Palmer OBE studied Botany at Leicester and graduated in 1964.
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Esuantsiwa Jane Goldsmith
https://le.ac.uk/about/campus-development/freemens/freemens-building-names/esuantsiwa-jane-goldsmith
Esua (Jane) Goldsmith was the first black female student elected as President of the Students’ Union back in 1975.
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Engineering students launch crowdfunding campaign for Silverstone dream
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/engineering-students-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-for-silverstone-dream
A group of engineering students at the University have launched our first ever crowdfunding campaign to enable them to compete in an international racing competition. With the support of the University’s Development and Alumni Relations Office, UoL Racing has set up a hubbub.
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An Indian Summer returns to Leicester for fifth year
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/an-indian-summer-returns-to-leicester-for-fifth-year
The University of Leicester is once again sponsoring An Indian Summer, a festival in Leicester’s Cultural Quarter that gives people the chance to experience the varied culture of India.