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University honours distinguished figures in the arts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/university-honours-distinguished-figures-in-the-arts
An award-winning theatrical actor and the former Chief Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language, will be honoured at the University's Degree Ceremonies on 23 January.
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Film Journalism
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ha2015
Module code: HA2015 Whilst taking this module students will study the craft of writing film reviews and articles about cinema for a wide range of English-language (predominantly UK and US-based) publications.
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In Safe Hands: The Battle for Midwifery
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2025/05/16/the-battle-for-midwifery-royal-college-of-surgeons-of-edinburgh-digital-exhibition/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on May 16, 2025 This digital exhibition from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh explores the story of midwifery and obstetrics through the centuries, with particular emphasis on the increasing...
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Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog: Academic and staff blogs from the University of Lei
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/page/103/
Academic and staff blogs from the University of Leicester
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A Global History of Convicts and Penal Colonies: book launch
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/carchipelago/2018/07/31/a-global-history-of-convicts-and-penal-colonies-book-launch/
Posted by Clare Anderson in Carceral Archipelago on July 31, 2018 On July 4th 2018, the eminent scholar of empire, Professor Philippa Levine (University of Texas, Austin), launched my edited volume, A Global History of Convicts and Penal Colonies, at the annual conference of...
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Joe Orton tribute wins national arts award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/joe-orton-tribute-wins-national-arts-award
It was a night of recognition for the arts in Leicester at the 2018 Saboteur Awards. The Saboteur Awards, which are in their eighth year, took place on Saturday 19 May. The awards shine a light on and celebrate experimental work in the arts sector.
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Centre for Urban history
https://le.ac.uk/urban-history
The University of Leicester's Centre of Urban History (CUH) aims to carry out historical research of towns and cities which attracts scholars and students from around the world.
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History of Italian Cinema
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/it2012
Module code: IT2012 This module offers an introduction to the history of Italian cinema throughout the 20th century. You will explore the work of selected directors and key texts, and will learn to place them in their historical context.
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History of Italian Cinema
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/it2012
Module code: IT2012 This module offers an introduction to the history of Italian cinema throughout the 20th century. You will explore the work of selected directors and key texts, and will learn to place them in their historical context.
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History of Italian Cinema
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/it2012
Module code: IT2012 This module offers an introduction to the history of Italian cinema throughout the 20th century. You will explore the work of selected directors and key texts, and will learn to place them in their historical context.