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• Economics of the Oscars

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2018/03/13/economics-of-the-oscars/

  Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 13, 2018 As the winners of the Academy awards 2018 have been announced, here are some social science sites for locating materials on the economics of the Oscars.

• Preserving the grave

  https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/discovery/preserving-the-grave

  One problem faced by the team was, how best to preserve the grave for posterity. Under normal circumstances, the best protection is to carefully cover the archaeology with a protective membrane and rebury it.

• Extraordinary Roman mosaic and villa discovered beneath farmer's field in Rutland

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/november/rutland-mosaic

  John Thomas, Deputy Director of ULAS and project manager on the excavations, said: “This is certainly the most exciting Roman mosaic discovery in the UK in the last Century.

• India students sign up for new computer science degree that spans two continents

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/indian-students-computer-science-degree-spans-continents

  Students in India have made history after embarking on a new degree which will see them split their studies between The Apollo University (TAU), in the subcontinent, and the University of Leicester.

• Study into common health condition compares surgery to less invasive treatment

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/dupuytrens

  Researchers from the University of Leicester have compared the effectiveness of surgery over a less invasive injection for the treatment of a common health condition

• Physics students calculate how to take the perfect set piece

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/back-of-the-net-physics-students-calculate-how-to-take-the-perfect-set-piece

  To mark World Maths Day, The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair is showcasing how relevant maths is by giving it real life application in advance of the resumption of Premier League fixtures, including the Champions’ trip to Chelsea (today).

• Indigenous Geographies of Carceral Islands

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/carchipelago/2015/10/23/indigenous-geographies-of-carceral-islands/

  Essay about the indigenous georaphies on three Australian convict islands - Melville; Cockatoo; Rottnest

• Learning space

  https://le.ac.uk/about/campus-development/freemens/learning-space

  Study spaces The restoration of the Grade II listed Freemen’s Cottages includes the new whole-site reception for The City accommodation alongside collaborative study spaces to encourage social learning.

• Midlands innovation expands

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/midlands-innovation-expands

  Midlands Innovation, one of the region’s most influential academic collaborations, is expanding its portfolio with the addition of two new members, Keele University and Cranfield University.

• Festive activities on campus on other dates

  https://le.ac.uk/winter-wonderland/other-dates

  Take part in festive activities while making friends from all over the world. Whether you’re a UK or international student, everyone is welcome at our events. Let’s Do Leicester Boardgames – with festive games Thursday 4 December (12.00pm - 2.