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Long-time LGBTQ+ rights activist awarded Honorary Degree
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/tom-robinson
A singer-songwriter and broadcaster famous for his long-time political activism has been awarded an Honorary Degree by the University of Leicester at a ceremony today (Friday 21 January).
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Two new volcanic ‘super-eruptions’ discovered
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/june/yellowstone
A new study published in Geology by Leicester academics has highlighted the discovery of two new super-eruptions originating from the Yellowstone hotspot track, including what they believe was the volcanic province’s largest and most cataclysmic event.
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What have human rights ever done for us? University of Leicester lecture explores the real impact of ECHR
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/european-court-human-rights-lecture
University of Leicester hosts a free public lecture on 8 July exploring the real‑world impact of human rights and the future of the ECHR in the UK.
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University of Leicester archives uncover accounts of the supernatural
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/halloween
The University of Leicester has uncovered a series of spooky documents and images from its Library archives.
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Heart Surgery priority setting partnership privacy notice
https://le.ac.uk/policies/privacy/research/heart-surgery-partnership
Find out more about how your data is handled if participating in the Heart Surgery priority setting partnership research at Leicester.
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World-leading expert in hypertension returns to University of Leicester to receive honorary title
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/july/bryan-williams-expert-hypertension-university-leicester-honorary-title
The University of Leicester has honoured one of its former professors who has been instrumental in driving global changes in clinical practice for patients with high blood pressure.
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University of Leicester experts set to launch global health research project in Nepal
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/nepal
A £10 million project lead by experts from the University of Leicester to improve healthcare in the subcontinent has taken a step forward with a launch planned in Nepal next month.
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University of Leicester bestows honour on English student-turned-inspiring-author
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/jeffrey-boakye
A University of Leicester graduate who has enjoyed a successful career as an author, broadcaster and educator has been awarded an honorary degree by his alma mater.
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Leicester co-founds UK Nuclear Deterrence Network
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/leicester-founder-member-uk-nuclear-deterrence-network
The University of Leicester has joined partners to launch a network which will examine and assess nuclear deterrence and inform UK nuclear policy.
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An Oxford Quarrel: Evelyn Waugh and Hugh Trevor-Roper
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/waughandwords/2017/09/19/an-oxford-quarrel-evelyn-waugh-and-hugh-trevor-roper/
Milena Borden gives a brief history of Evelyn Waugh's hostile relationship with Hugh Trevor-Roper - and asks what it tells us about Oxford's post-war battle of ideas.