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Olivia Leavy
The academic profile of Dr Olivia Leavy, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Genetic Epidemiology at University of Leicester
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Leicester media experts offer advice to new BBC chief
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/may/leicester-media-experts-advice-bbc-chief
Three University of Leicester academics have chapters in a new book offering advice to BBC Director-General Matt Brittin, who started his new job on Monday 18 May.
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Figures from University feature on King Richard III Pall
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/figures-from-university-feature-on-king-richard-iii-pall
Figures from the University of Leicester feature on the pall that covered the coffin of King Richard III. The embroidered funeral pall was revealed at a reception service for the monarch at Leicester Cathedral on 22 March.
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Professor Corinne Fowler releases new book Our Island Stories: Country Walks through Colonial Britain
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/colonial-countryside
University of Leicester’s Professor Corinne Fowler has released a new book published by Penguin exploring Great Britain’s countryside and its links to colonialism.
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Osteology research laboratory
https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/about/laboratories/osteology
The human osteology laboratory was launched in 2013 and is a state-of-the-art facility for research. The lab holds a range of research materials.
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Family friendly free event to showcase the region’s heritage
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/february/celebration-heritage-hub-leicester-event
A free family friendly event which puts the spotlight on the rich heritage of our city and region takes place at the University of Leicester on Saturday 22 March.
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Black history resources for home schooling
https://le.ac.uk/colonial-countryside/resources/black-history
Get in touch with us for more black history resources aimed at Years 5-8, which are based on five National Trust properties and their collections. Learn more.
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University buildings renamed after English Premier League Champions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/university-buildings-renamed-after-english-premier-league-champions
For one day only our University will rename its buildings after the Leicester City Football squad in celebration of their remarkable Premier League success and to show its support on the day of the team’s victory parade.
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Iconic sculpture to be unveiled at Highcross
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/iconic-sculpture-to-be-unveiled-by-at-highcross
A sculpture by an internationally recognised artist is set to be unveiled by the University at Highcross next week as the symbol for the Centre for Medicine Appeal.
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Professor Robert Winston discusses sciences dark side
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/professor-robert-winston-to-discuss-science2019s-2018dark-side2019
A full report on Lord Winston's talk now available here The eminent medical scientist and television presenter Professor Robert Winston is to give a glimpse at the ‘dark side’ of scientific discovery at the next Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture for the University...