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Artisans and activists in the world of handmade crafts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/artisans-and-activists-in-the-world-of-handmade-crafts
Bake-off and sewing bee enthusiasts have fuelled a revival of traditional crafts, but a week of events at our University will explore whether they could also be part of a cultural revolution.
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Inspirational men and women to be honoured with degrees from the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/15-men-women-honoured-with-degrees-from-university
The University of Leicester is to celebrate the achievements of three individuals who have excelled in their fields at its winter graduation ceremonies this week.
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Archaeology professor’s book inspired by the tragic loss of her husband
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/april/tarlow
An expert in death, Archaeology Professor Sarah Tarlow, found nothing could prepare her for the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband.
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History with Classics
https://le.ac.uk/education/study/pgce/courses/history-classics
Programme aims We are committed to History being taught as a lively, thought provoking subject, and to widening access to the teaching of Classics.
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Expanding Student Perceptions of the Universe through Art
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/10/08/expanding-student-perceptions-of-the-universe-through-art/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 8 October 2020 Dr. Gabby Provan collaborates with the Fermynwoods Contemporary Art centre to deliver a workshop helping to expand student perceptions of the multi-wavelength universe.
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PhD researcher publishes Parliamentary briefing into role science can play in international relations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/phd-researcher-publishes-parliamentary-briefing-into-role-science-can-play-in-international-relations
Emmeline Ledgerwood from our School of History, Politics and International Relations has published a briefing on Science Diplomacy based on research conducted during her 3-month RCUK policy fellowship at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology in London.
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Genetic properties help identify illegally traded tropical hardwood
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/genetic-properties-help-identify-illegally-traded-tropical-hardwood
Around 30-90 percent of all tropical hardwood is logged illegally. Checks on the origin of wood, however thorough, are not particularly effective because documentation may be fraudulent.
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Voting open as young video makers compete to support Brazil in solving resources problems
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/voting-open-as-young-video-makers-compete-to-support-brazil-in-solving-resources-problems-1
People around the world can vote in an exciting global video competition that is helping children and young people play their part in helping to secure future supplies of food, water and energy in Brazil.
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University seeks to drive biomedical innovation at first UK life sciences opportunities zone
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/university-seeks-to-drive-biomedical-innovation-at-first-uk-life-sciences-opportunities-zone
Together with the site owners, Charnwood Campus, and the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership, the University of Leicester is seeking to establish a new Innovation Centre at the UK’s first ever Life Sciences Opportunity Zone in Charnwood, near Loughborough to...
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Venturefest East Midlands 2016 registrations now open
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/venturefest-east-midlands-2016-registrations-now-open
Registrations are now open for Venturefest East Midlands, the region’s premier business growth network, taking place at the King Power Stadium, Leicester on 15 & 16 March 2016. Delegate places are free of charge and interested parties can register now.