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Identifying the remains
https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/identification
Many different scientific techniques were used to identify the remains of Richard III. Find out how the osteology, carbon dating, forensic analysis, genetic analysis and genealogy all contributed to the identification process.
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Aubrey Newman lecture series
https://le.ac.uk/stanley-burton/events/aubrey-newman
Learn more about the annual Aubrey Newman lecture series, initiated in 2006 to honour Professor Aubrey Newman, founder of the Stanley Burton Centre in 1992.
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Prime Minister awards outstanding Leicestershire volunteers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/december/13-pm-awards-leicestershire-volunteers
Prime Minister awards outstanding Leicestershire volunteers Clive Ruggles Points of Light|Emeritus Professor Clive Ruggles from the University of Leicester and Dr Sue Hills are recognised for raising awareness of stalking and coercive control The Prime Minister has...
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Angela Monckton BSc MCIfA
https://le.ac.uk/ulas/about/our-team/angela-monckton
Learn more about our Consultant (Environmental Archaeologist) of ULAS, Angela Monckton.
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Research highlights both the determinants and consequences of financial fragility in low income countries
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/research-highlights-both-the-determinants-and-consequences-of-financial-fragility-in-low-income-countries
A team of researchers from the Universities of Leicester and Aston will be revealing the novel findings of a successful ESRC-DFID bid into financial fragility and recommend ways to promote stability in low income countries at a conference on Friday 28 October.
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Gaza emergency fund boosted by University of Leicester students and staff
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/medrace
Students and staff from the University of Leicester have raised more than £20,000 for a charity providing medical and humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza.
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Cast of ancient skull of Bede the Father of English history rediscovered
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/cast-of-ancient-skull-of-bede-the-father-of-english-history-rediscovered
A cast of the skull of Bede – the ‘Father of English History’ – has been rediscovered by Professor Jo Story from the School of History within the anatomical collections of the Duckworth Laboratory in the Leverhulme Centre for Human Evolutionary Studies (LCHES) at the...
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Space Park Leicester’s work on fusion energy in spotlight at national conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/april/space-park-leicester-fusion-energy-national-conference
Dr Francesca Faedi takes part in Fusion Fest, discussing how Space Park Leicester are supporting commercialisation and innovation in fusion energy
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Museum, gallery and heritage experts come together to advance inclusion on Trans Day of Visibility 2026
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/museums-galleries-trans-day-of-visibility
To mark Trans Day of Visibility, 31 March 2026, the University of Leicester’s Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) will bring together cultural leaders and experts to celebrate the unique role that cultural, arts and heritage organisations can play in advancing...
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Frequently asked questions about distance learning
https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/study/distance-learning/faqs
If you have questions about studying Archaeology or Ancient History with us by distance learning, find the answers here by consulting our frequently asked questions.