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Academic dress
https://le.ac.uk/graduation/prepare/gown-hire/academic-dress
The wearing of academic robes can be traced back to medieval Europe, when all students were in clerical orders. Today, the robes worn by graduating students, academics and dignitaries form a distinctive element of the graduation regalia.
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People
https://le.ac.uk/cse/research/facilities/hercules/people
The Hercules project is a University-wide collaboration at Leicester supported by EPSRC.
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Expert opinions cover South African politics and cloud computing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/expert-opinions-cover-south-african-politics-and-cloud-computing
Dr James Hamill from the School of History, Politics and International Relations has written an article for The Conversation discussing how the presidency of Jacob Zuma has been an unmitigated disaster for South Africa.
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University of Leicester sponsors awards celebrating achievements in local schools
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/university-of-leicester-sponsors-awards-celebrating-achievements-in-local-schools
The University of Leicester will be the headline sponsor for the Leicester Mercury’s 2017 Education Awards. These awards are a special opportunity to recognise particularly outstanding students, and will take place on 7 December at the King Power Stadium.
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CAMEo event to explore the super-rich in an age of Trump
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/cameo-event-to-explore-the-super-rich-in-an-age-of-trump
The University's CAMEo Research Institute for Cultural and Media Economies is holding an event looking into the political power held by the super-rich on 17 May.
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Singing Criminologist Ashleigh empowers with her music
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/2018singing-criminologist2019-ashleigh-empowers-with-her-music
Master’s student at Leicester Ashleigh Temperley recently created an original song entitled ‘People with Voices’ as part a creative module during her degree. However, for Ashleigh, the song’s purpose is far more than academic.
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Law in the Community: Pro Bono
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/lw3294
Module code: LW3294 “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn." This module, overseen by the Legal Advice Clinic, may be the most practical module on offer at the Law School.
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Law in the Community: Pro Bono
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/lw3294
Module code: LW3294 “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn." This module, overseen by the Legal Advice Clinic, may be the most practical module on offer at the Law School.
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Sexual misconduct and harassment
https://le.ac.uk/policies/sexual-misconduct-harassment
We stand against sexual misconduct and harassment, ensuring all students and staff at Leicester feel safe, supported, and respected in our community.
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Personal and Professional Development
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/mn1031
Module code: MN1031 You might have the best ideas in the room, but can you communicate them with confidence and clarity? Can you build strong relationships and thrive in diverse teams? Do you know how to reflect on your growth and use it to shape your future? This...