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Funny bones Richard III genealogist crowned winner of comedy challenge
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/funny-bones-richard-iii-genealogist-crowned-winner-of-comedy-challenge
Our very own Professor Kevin Schürer (pictured) has been crowned the winner of the 2016 Stand Up Challenge, held at Leicester Racecourse on Wednesday night.
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Consuming Authenticities
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/current-research-grants/previous-research-grants-and-projects/consuming-authenticities
Arts and Humanities Research Council (£54,753) November 2014 – November 2015 Cultural products often depend on ideas about authenticity for commercial success, drawing emotional responses from consumers and evoking a sense of local, ethnic or even national identity.
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Leicesters Hospitals signs Memorandum of Understanding with China
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/leicester2019s-hospitals-signs-memorandum-of-understanding-with-china
Leicester’s Hospitals has entered into an important Memorandum of Understanding with the Nantong University Affiliated Hospital, China. The agreement intends to promote cooperation in medical research, training and education between the two institutions.
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100 Hours Work-Related Learning
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/courses/wrl
Summary information regarding the 100 Hours Work-Relate Learning strategic initiative.
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University statement on industrial action
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/university-leicester-statement-industrial-action
We are deeply disappointed that strike action by members of the Leicester University and College Union (UCU) will resume next week.
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Study reveals Congo swamps as the worlds largest tropical peatland
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/study-reveals-congo-swamps-as-the-world2019s-largest-tropical-peatland
A vast peatland in the Congo Basin has been mapped for the first time, revealing it to be largest in the tropics.
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Leicester expert discusses the rise of bingewatching through new digital platforms
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/leicester-expert-discusses-the-rise-of-2018binge-watching2019-through-new-digital-platforms
Fans of popular TV programmes such as Game of Thrones, the Walking Dead or Orange is the New Black may be familiar with the idea of binge-watching – sitting back and watching through multiple episodes of shows which carry an almost addictive quality.
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Craft Coffee
https://le.ac.uk/food-drink/craft-coffee
Find out more about Craft Coffee, the University of Leicester's coffee supply.
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Leicester Masterclass
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/study/distance-learning/distance-learning-events/leicester-masterclass
The Leicester Masterclass forms a key part of the School’s calendar. Through a selection of lectures and dedicated workshops you will be exposed to innovative ideas that build your knowledge of key concepts, alongside building your confidence, study skills and career prospects.
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Attenborough Arts Centre to host exhibitions by Claude Cahun and UK debut of Laura Swanson
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/attenborough-arts-centre-to-host-exhibitions-by-claude-cahun-and-uk-debut-of-laura-swanson
Our Attenborough Arts Centre will be the first venue in the UK to present a solo exhibition by American artist Laura Swanson, alongside the Hayward Touring exhibition of photography by gender-defying artist Claude Cahun (1894 – 1954).