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Research facility
https://le.ac.uk/cardiovascular-sciences/research/biomarker-facility/research
The van Geest grant will enable further interactions between scientists and clinicians in a dedicated cardiovascular research centre, where detailed studies of a patient’s protein and metabolite make-up will complement their clinical and demographic data, and in combination...
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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.
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Recreation of Iron Age Glenfield cauldron nominated as Current Archaeology Research Project of the Year
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/glenfield-cauldron-current-archaeology-award
The collaborative investigation and recreation of an Iron Age cauldron found in Glenfield has been shortlisted as Current Archaeology ‘Research Project of the Year’ 2026.
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Big stars and a big moon to shine in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/big-stars-and-a-big-moon-to-shine-in-leicester
Museum of the Moon K3aRRq95Axw 8400|For an out-of-this-world experience in Leicester – head over to the spectacular array of events being held as part of British Science Week in March.
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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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Richard III landmarks ranked in Smithsonians 25 Great New Places to See list
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/richard-iii-landmarks-ranked-in-smithsonians-25-great-new-places-to-see-list
Richard III landmarks around Leicester, including Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, the King Richard III Visitor Centre and Leicester Cathedral, have been ranked twelfth place in the Smithsonian's 'The 21st Century Life List: 25 Great New Places to See'.
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Novel shortlisted for award
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/english/2016/03/16/novel-shortlisted-for-award/
Posted by Jonathan Taylor in School of English Blog on March 16, 2016 I’m very happy to announce that my novel, Melissa , which was published by Salt Publishing at the end of 2015, has just been shortlisted for the East Midlands Book Award 2016.
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University of Leicester staff blog School of English BBC Arts Editor Will Gompertz visits the Joe Or
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/english/2014/06/26/bbc-arts-editor-will-gompertz-visits-the-joe-orton-archive/
Posted by Julie Coleman in School of English Blog on June 26, 2014 The BBC’s chief Arts Editor Will Gompertz visited the University on 25 June to make a radio feature on the Leicester-born playwright Joe Orton.