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John Goodwin
https://le.ac.uk/people/john-goodwin
The academic profile of Professor John Goodwin, Professor of Sociology and Social Psychology at University of Leicester
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Centre for Hate Studies secures record grant for student harassment research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/hate-studies
A major study that will examine harassment against university students in England has secured a record amount of funding for the University of Leicester’s College of Social Science, Arts and Humanities.
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Royal visits
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/royal/visits
The University of Leicester has been pleased to host visits by members of the Royal Family throughout its history, including HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in 2008.
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The Attenborough family and the University
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/attenboroughs
The University of Leicester and the Attenborough family have a special connection that spans 90 years. Frederick Attenborough was our second Principal and this sons David, Richard and Michael grew up on the campus.
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Distinguished personalities to be honoured at our graduation ceremonies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/distinguished-personalities-to-be-honoured-at-our-graduation-ceremonies
As we celebrate the success of our graduating students at our summer graduation ceremonies from 11-14 July, the achievements of six distinguished individuals who have excelled in their fields will be recognised as they receive honorary degrees from our University.
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Sustainable development roadshow offers opportunities to local businesses
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/sustainable-development-roadshow-offers-opportunities-to-local-businesses
The University's School of Business will host a free, public event seeking to encourage growth in local business on Tuesday 9 May.
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Hijacking of religious symbols by extremists intensifies rifts and tensions suggests academic
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/2018hijacking2019-of-religious-symbols-by-extremists-intensifies-rifts-and-tensions-suggests-academic
The ‘hijacking’ of religious symbols – such as beards, clothing and phrases - by extremists sullies their original use and intensifies rifts and tensions, according to Dr Saeeda Shah (pictured) from the School of Education.
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How do we put the ‘Public Health’ into Violence Reduction?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/criminology/2023/09/28/how-do-we-put-the-public-health-into-violence-reduction/
Posted by ca270 in Soundings: criminology and sociology at the University of Leicester on September 28, 2023 Matt Hopkins – Associate Professor and Violence Hub Lead, Centre for Hate Studies Public health approaches to violence reduction are very much in vogue.
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University contributes rare manuscript to major Sikh exhibition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/university-contributes-rare-manuscript-to-major-sikh-exhibition
Our University is contributing a rare Sikh manuscript to a major exhibition showcasing unseen relics and artefacts from the 19th Century Anglo Sikh Wars.
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Where to dig
https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/discovery/where-to-dig
We identified three potential areas of excavation – the Leicester City Council Social Services car park, the former Alderman Newton’s School playground and a private car park to the west of New Street.