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Archaeology uncovers hidden layers of Chesterfield’s past
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/archaeology-uncovers-hidden-chesterfields-past
An archaeological excavation in Chesterfield town centre has revealed well preserved remains that shed new light on how people lived in the town over hundreds of years.
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The Diasporas Projects
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/current-research-grants/previous-research-grants-and-projects/the-impact-of-diasporas-on-the-making-of-britain/the-diasporas-projects
The Impact of Diasporas on the Making of Britain programme was driven by eight linked projects incorporating some of the latest research in archaeology, genetics, history, linguistics, social psychology, and place-name studies.
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Leicester academic to publish translated book looking at the development of medicines
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/leicester-academic-to-publish-translated-book-looking-at-the-development-of-medicines
A book, translated by an academic from the University’s Department of Cancer Studies, which looks into the process of drug development will be published in July 2017.
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Collaborations
https://le.ac.uk/gge/research/solid-earth/geophysics/collaborations
Find out more about the collaborations for Geophysics at the University of Leicester.
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Canadian student offer holder webinar
https://le.ac.uk/law/study/undergraduate/offer-holder-info/canadian-student-offer-holder-webinar
Our Canadian student offer holder day will take place on Tuesday 12 May 2026. The event is open to applicants who already hold an offer from the University of Leicester.
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Transformative exhibition ‘Material Worlds: Contemporary Artists and Textiles’ arriving in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/attenborough-arts-centre-material-worlds
Artists featured in the exhibition include Caroline Achaintre, Jonathan Baldock, Phyllida Barlow, Marc Camille Chaimowicz, Tenant of Culture, Alexandre da Cunha, Tonico Lemos Auad, Paul Maheke, Anna Perach, Yelena Popova, Yinka Shonibare, Rae-Yen Song, and Zadie Xa.
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Moving to online digital status (eVisas)
https://le.ac.uk/study/welcome/your-arrival/identity-check-visa-checkpoint/evisa
Learn more about the UKVI moving to online digital status (eVisas).
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Two new Heads of School announced
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/august/new-cssah-heads
Two new Heads of School have been appointed within the University of Leicester’s College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (CSSAH). Lisa Smith, Professor of Criminology at the University of Leicester, has been appointed as the Head of the School of Criminology.
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Enterprise in the curriculum
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/working-with-business/enterprise
Partnerships with businesses are integral to the foundations upon which the University of Leicester School of Business builds its curriculum and student experience.
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Leicester politics student nominated for Student Social Mobility Award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/june/habon-ibrahim
University of Leicester student, Habon Ibrahim will be celebrated for her work in government, politics and the public sector.