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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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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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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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Global Cities
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/hs2238
Module code: HS2238 This module will introduce you to urban history through a particular object of study – the rise of the metropolis as a key feature of the global world since 1700.
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Global Cities
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/hs2238
Module code: HS2238 This module will introduce you to urban history through a particular object of study – the rise of the metropolis as a key feature of the global world since 1700.
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Global Cities
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/hs2238
Module code: HS2238 This module will introduce you to urban history through a particular object of study – the rise of the metropolis as a key feature of the global world since 1700.
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Suggested reading
https://le.ac.uk/english/study/undergraduate/suggested-reading
During your first year at Leicester, you’ll study modules that will introduce you to the four fundamental areas of English – prose, poetry, drama and academic writing – as well as the skills and methodologies appropriate to each.
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Celebrating 40 years of DNA fingerprinting
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/dna-fingerprinting
Today (10 September) marks the 40th anniversary of a ground-breaking discovery that transformed the way criminal investigations were carried out: DNA fingerprinting.
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Employment lecturer authors new report on Leicesters textile sector
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/employment-lecturer-authors-new-report-on-leicesters-textile-sector
Dr Nik Hammer (pictured), Lecturer in Employment Studies at the Centre for Sustainable Work and Employment Futures in the School of Management - working with the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) - has authored a new report examining Leicester's textile sector.