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Library Special Collections: Academic and staff blogs from the University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/
Academic and staff blogs from the University of Leicester
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Dr Simon Leader
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/simon-leader
Roger Dickinson and Jim McKenna write: We have learned, with great regret, of the sudden and unexpected death of Dr Simon Leader at the age of 53.
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Frank May
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/frank-may
We have learned, with regret, of the death of Dr Frank May MBE, a former member of the University Court and Council and a generous benefactor for many years. The Levaya – funeral – of Frank May will be on Sunday 9 October at 10.
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Sweet success for College Court Wilson Vale chef
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/sweet-success-for-college-court-wilson-vale-chef
College Court & Wilson Vale junior sous chef, Jason Turton has taken first place for his dessert in the Conference Centre of Excellence’s Chefs’ Challenge 2015 at Cambridge Regional College on Saturday 24 October.
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Theatres of Conflict: Ireland in the Nineteenth Century
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/hs3608
Module code: HS3608 The story of Ireland’s turbulent and rebellious 19th century not only played itself out in political, social and cultural spheres, but also in terms of a built and visual legacy in the rural and urban landscapes.
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Reconsidering Southern African Studies from the Indian Ocean
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/carchipelago/2014/09/15/reconsidering-southern-african-studies-from-the-indian-ocean/
Posted by Clare Anderson in Carceral Archipelago on September 15, 2014 “Reconsidering Southern African Studies from the Indian Ocean.” This challenge underpinned two wonderful days of discussion at the University of the Western Cape last week.
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Historical Fiction
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/en3171
Module code: EN3171 In recent years historical novelists such as Hilary Mantel and Sarah Waters have achieved impressive sales and great critical acclaim. Yet the genre of the historical novel has not always been quite so respectable.
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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.
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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.
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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.