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Secrets of rare Iron Age cauldrons revealed through archaeological investigation and replica creation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/iron-age-cauldrons-archaeological-replica
Detailed laboratory examination and analysis of the fragile 2,400 year old cauldrons has revealed new information of their manufacture and long-term maintenance and have been used to create a full-sized replica cauldron
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John Goodwin
https://le.ac.uk/people/john-goodwin
The academic profile of Professor John Goodwin, Professor of Sociology and Social Psychology at University of Leicester
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Muslim integration and refugee experiences to be discussed by leading historians
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/muslim-integration-and-refugee-experiences-to-be-discussed-by-leading-historians
The experiences of refugees and migrants in twentieth century Britain and Europe, and the challenges still faced by governments and individuals today, will be the focus of a number of free public lectures by leading historians of twentieth century history taking place as...
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Permissible Beauty
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/permissible-beauty
Permissible Beauty examines how beauty has been defined, hailed and perceived in the past and how this is reflected in – and shaped by – our nation’s heritage.
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University of Leicester remembers playwright Joe Orton
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/university-of-leicester-remembers-playwright-joe-orton
Today is the 50th anniversary of the death of Leicester-born playwright Joe Orton and the occasion is being marked by a host of events remembering his work and involving our University. Joe Orton (1933-1967) was a leading postwar playwright.
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Student research stories featured by the BBC
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/student-research-stories-featured-by-the-bbc
Two student-led studies published in the Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics run by the Centre for Interdisciplinary Science have been featured on the BBC's '10 things we didn't know last week', which highlights research about interesting and...
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Introduction to Classical Culture
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ah1013
Module code: AH1013 What did the Greek and Roman worlds have in common? Why do we see the Greek and Roman worlds together as a single 'classical antiquity'? This module will develop the themes explored in 'The Ancient World Beyond the Mediterranean',...
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Introduction to Classical Culture
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ah1013
Module code: AH1013 What did the Greek and Roman worlds have in common? Why do we see the Greek and Roman worlds together as a single 'classical antiquity'? This module will develop the themes explored in 'The Ancient World Beyond the Mediterranean',...
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Introduction to Classical Culture
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/ah1013
Module code: AH1013 What did the Greek and Roman worlds have in common? Why do we see the Greek and Roman worlds together as a single 'classical antiquity'? This module will develop the themes explored in 'The Ancient World Beyond the Mediterranean',...
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To celebrate Year of the Rooster University research explores intriguing tales of chickens
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/to-celebrate-year-of-the-rooster-university-research-explores-intriguing-tales-of-chickens
To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Rooster, a research team involving our University has shed light on the fascinating role chickens have played in the development of our planet - by taking audiences on the Chicken Trail.