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The grass is greener where new University artwork can be found
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/the-grass-is-greener-where-new-university-artwork-can-be-found
One man went to mow, quite literally, to create a stunning new outdoor art installation for the Attenborough Arts Centre, the University of Leicester’s arts centre. During the bright days of summer, the task of mowing the lawn is considered by most to be an inevitable chore.
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Student balloon flight project tests innovative descent system and astrobiology experiment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/student-balloon-flight-project-tests-innovative-descent-system-and-astrobiology-experiment
Physics students from our University have flown a new high altitude balloon, achieving a successful test of their innovative descent system which could help in the development of stratospheric flights in the future.
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Redefining the Role of Botanic Gardens - Towards a New Social Purpose
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/redefining-role-of-botanic-gardens
The aim of this project was to examine the social role of botanic gardens in the UK.
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Leicester researcher examines differing factors behind forest fires
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/cop-forest-fires
A study of forest fires in the tropics has led a University of Leicester researcher to highlight the need to monitor ecosystems in more detail to try and prevent their destruction.
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Giving refugees a voice in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/engagement/case-studies/csr/refugee-eltu
In partnership with Leicester City of Sanctuary, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers free English classes to asylum seekers and refugees, open to people with all levels of English fluency.
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January 2025
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/almanac/2024-2025/january
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Encountering the Classical World
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ar7553
Module code: AR7553 This module challenges the way we approach classical antiquity, introducing current theoretical debates in the fields of ancient history and classical archaeology.
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The Medieval Mediterranean World
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ar2043
Module code: AR2043 This module will explore key developments in the history and archaeology of the Mediterranean world, with a broad time-frame of c.AD500 to AD1500.
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Language in Society
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/en7525
Module code: EN7525 In this module you'll investigate how and why the way we use English varies according to social, regional, and other dimensions (for example, age, gender or social class).
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Dissertation (English)
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/en3010
Module code: EN3010 (double module) The English Dissertation is your opportunity to directly shape your curriculum by carrying out research on an author or topic of your own choice. Your work will be guided by a supervisor, but you will set the goals.