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Tribute by Colin Hide
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2019/john-bradshaw/tribute
John spent most of his working life at the University; firstly as a chargehand within the Sport Grounds Service, then a senior chargehand and finally being promoted to the post of Head Groundsman.
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Graduate returns to University of Leicester to collect award for an outstanding international career
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/graduate-university-leicester-award-outstanding-international-career
Dr Duncan Wood, Leicester Politics graduate, awarded honorary degree for global impact in international affairs, policy, and strategic leadership.
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Teddy bears to teach children about paw health
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/teddy-bears-to-teach-children-about-paw-health
Cuddly toys and their owners, young and old, are invited to receive a special health check at the University’s free family fun day marking the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service.
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Final chances to view popular city centre archaeological dig
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/final-chances-to-view-popular-city-centre-archaeological-dig
These tickets have now sold out Due to huge demand, Leicester archaeologists have announced further opportunities for members of the public to view the largest archaeological excavation in Leicester in over a decade on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May 2017.
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2020
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2020
Dr Robert Owen ‘Toby’ Law, former Senior Lecturer, Department of Physiology Falil Mobolaji Abina, postgraduate student, MA in Business Economics Professor Tony Gershlick, Professor of Interventional Cardiology Melanie Hammond, Research Impact Associate, ULSB ...
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Garry Buck
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/garry-buck
The University has learned with regret of the death of hospitality van driver Garry Buck. Garry’s job with LSP involved delivering to buildings right across the campus so he came into contact with many staff and was well-loved by all.
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Ian Imlay
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2021/ian-imlay
The University has learned, with regret, of the death of Mr Ian Imlay MBE, who for more than 30 years played the organ at our graduation ceremonies. Mr Imlay was born in 1937, just a few streets away from De Montfort Hall.
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Anthony Pither
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/anthony-pither
We have learned, with sadness, of the death of Anthony Pither, the University’s last Director of Music.
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Lorraine Saddington
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2023/lorraine-saddington
We have learned, with sadness, of the death of Lorraine Saddington, former Head of Estates Operations, who passed away on 21 March 2023.
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Rachel Abounouar
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2019/rachel-abounouar
Rachel Abounouar passed away on the morning of 12 December 2019 after a five-year battle against cancer in which she redefined the meaning of strength, bravery and determination. Rachel joined the University in 2009 as a tutor in the English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU).