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Alex Young
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/alex-young
We have learned, with sadness, of the death of Dr Alex Young, who taught Engineering at Leicester in the 1960s and 1970s. Dr Young, who was an expert in the use of concrete in civil engineering, passed away in Cambridge on 23 October 2024.
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Kevin Scott
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/kevin-scott
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Scott, a dedicated and beloved porter at Oadby Student Village, who left us on 28 June 2024. Kevin was 61 years old.
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Jamie Brodella
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/jamie-brodella
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jamie Brodella, a cherished member of our community and the Team Leader for Portering and Cleaning Services. Jamie passed away peacefully leaving behind a legacy of dedication, kindness, and progressive leadership.
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Ruth Pollington
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/ruth-pollington
We have learned, with sadness, of the death of Ruth Pollington (née Rowell) who passed away peacefully on Sunday 16 June 2024, aged 74 years.
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2022
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022
Marian Whitaker, donor and supporter Dr Mike Le Bas, Honorary Fellow, Department of Geology Professor Annabelle Sreberny, former Director of the Centre for Mass Communication Research Anthony Pither, former Director of Music Dr Peter Mounfield,...
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Sami Zubaida
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2025/sami-zubaida
We have learned, with sadness, of the passing on 6 April 2025 of Sami Zubaida, an expert in Middle Eastern culture who taught Sociology at Leicester in the 1960s. Sami Zubaida was born into an Iraqi Jewish family in Baghdad in 1937.
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David Cousins
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2025/david-cousins
A tribute to David Cousins, pioneering songwriter and radio innovator. Explore his legacy and lifelong connection to the University of Leicester.
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One in three people with Type 2 diabetes fail to take their medication research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/more-than-one-in-three-people-with-type-2-diabetes-fail-to-take-their-medication-research-shows
More than one in three people with Type 2 diabetes fail to take their medication, according to a new study by researchers from the Leicester Diabetes Centre.
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Videos from the day
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/royal/visits/duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge/videos-from-the-day
See videos from when Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the University of Leicester.
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Professor Vincent Newey (1943–2020)
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2020/vincent-newey
Professor Philip Shaw writes: It is with deep sadness that I share the news that Vincent Newey, our colleague, friend and former Head of Department, has passed away.