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Katy Roscoe
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/carchipelago/author/kar29/
Katy was awarded her PhD in History at the University of Leicester. Her doctoral research explored the use of islands off the coast of Australia for the incarceration of Indigenous and European convicts.
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Project to investigate genetic roots of resistance to anti-cancer therapy agents
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/project-to-investigate-genetic-roots-of-resistance-to-anti-cancer-therapy-agents
The mechanisms that cause cancers to respond poorly to therapy are to be investigated in a project that commemorates and honours the work of an eminent Leicester geneticist.
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Charnwood Forest villagers to uncover hidden history in their own gardens
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/charnwood-community-archaeology-dig
Discover how Charnwood Forest villagers are uncovering hidden history through community archaeology digs in gardens and public spaces this May.
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University of Leicester wins Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/30-the-award
THE Award THE award win Professor Lisa Smith receives her THE Award for Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences|University receives Times Higher Education Award for a pioneering kit that enables victims of sexual violence to capture DNA evidence.
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Expert comments on Theresa Mays General Election announcement
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/experts-comment-on-theresa-mays-calling-of-a-general-election-in-june
Dr Rob Dover from the School of History, Politics and International Relations has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing Theresa May's surprise announcement to hold a General Election in June of this year.
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College House
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/campus-history/college-house
College House was built in 1872, and is perhaps most famous for being the childhood home of Sir David and Richard Attenborough. Find out more about its history.
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Virtual seminars
https://le.ac.uk/research/institutes/lias/virtual-seminars
Meet associate members and fellows from the Leicester Institute for Advanced Studies (LIAS) and discover their unique passion for curiosity-driven research.
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Ronald Gordon Hodgson
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2025/ronald-hodgson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Gordon Hodgson, who died on 16 November 2025 at the age of 82.
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Nixon Court Blocks F-K
https://le.ac.uk/study/accommodation/search/nixon-court-blocks-f-to-k
Nixon Court Blocks F-K are part of The City accommodation and just a five-minute walk from campus. The vibrant Clarendon Park area is just around the corner and there's a cinema, restaurants and Morrison’s store close by.
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New satellite imagery reveals impact on urban landscape in wake of tragic earthquake
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/february/earthquake-satellite-imagery
Earth observation scientists at University of Leicester release satellite imagery to help inform humanitarian efforts in Turkey and Syria