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Leicester academic stars in Victor Frankenstein movie
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/leicester-academic-stars-in-victor-frankenstein-movie
A Teaching Fellow in our School of Management features in Victor Frankenstein starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy as a dancer and assistant choreographer which is currently showing at UK cinemas.
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Leicester artist begins new project inspired by Universitys animal bones archive
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/leicester-artist-begins-new-project-inspired-by-universitys-animal-bones-archive
Artist Jo Dacombe is immersing herself within the Bone Laboratory in the School of Archaeology and Ancient History to understand how archaeologists generate stories about past human and animal relationships from the fragments of bones that are recovered through excavation.
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A chance to meet artist Chila Kumari Burman
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/a-chance-to-meet-artist-chila-kumari-burman
This Friday, Embrace Arts will host London-based artist Chila Kumari Burman for a talk to mark the 130th anniversary of the Leicester Society of Artists and to accompany an exhibition of her recent works at the University’s arts centre.
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Sweet success for College Court Wilson Vale chef
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/sweet-success-for-college-court-wilson-vale-chef
College Court & Wilson Vale junior sous chef, Jason Turton has taken first place for his dessert in the Conference Centre of Excellence’s Chefs’ Challenge 2015 at Cambridge Regional College on Saturday 24 October.
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Leicester remembers campaigner for interfaith understanding
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/leicester-remembers-campaigner-for-interfaith-understanding
One family’s efforts to highlight the horrors of the holocaust will be honoured at a series of events at the University in honour of Leicester campaigner Sara Elkes.
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Leading thinker on female homosexuality in Muslim communities to give public talk
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/leading-thinker-on-female-homosexuality-in-islam-to-give-public-talk
The latest trends in the study of homosexuality and migration will be explored in a free lecture taking place on 25 November between 5.30 and 7pm in Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 3.
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Hurdling medallist seeks crowdfunding on road to Rio
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/hurdling-medallist-seeks-crowdfunding-on-road-to-rio
European indoor 60m hurdles silver medallist Lucy Hatton is raising money to help cover costs as she bids to reach the Rio 2016 Olympics. Lucy, who studies Criminology, achieved the 100m hurdles qualifying time for Rio this summer but then struggled with injuries.
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Runic charms and boat burials to be discussed at Viking symposium
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/runic-charms-and-boat-burials-to-be-discussed-at-upcoming-symposium
From burials in boats to the perceived magical properties of runic charms, members of the public are invited to come together at the University to learn about the latest research developments in the world of Vikings during the annual Midlands Viking Symposium on Saturday 25...
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Screaming jelly babies and cannon fire at Salters Festival of Chemistry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/screaming-jelly-babies-and-cannon-fire-at-salters2019-festival-of-chemistry
60 students from 15 schools in the East Midlands will enjoy an exciting day of chemistry at the Salters' Festival of Chemistry to be held at the University on Thursday 23 April. Each school will be represented by a team of four 11-13 year olds.
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 15 21 April
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-15-21-april
Dr Heather Brunskell-Evans from the Centre for Medical Humanities has written an opinion piece for The Conversation about a sexology conference she visited hosted by the Wellcome Trust - and her mixed reaction to what was exhibited.