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Monkeys and chimpanzees have created their own archaeological sites dating back hundreds of years
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/monkeys-and-chimpanzees-have-created-their-own-archaeological-sites-dating-back-hundreds-of-years
Capuchin monkeys have created their own archaeological sites in Brazil, complete with nut-cracking tools that date back at least 600-700 years ago, according to recent research – and Dr Huw Barton from the University of Leicester’s School of Archaeology and Ancient History...
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A garden fit for a king
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/a-garden-fit-for-a-king
The University’s Special Collections houses an exceptional collection of rare books and prints from the 17th century, which throws light on the life of diarist and writer John Evelyn, who documented major events during his lifetime – including the last major epidemic of the...
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TV broadcaster receives top honour from University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/25-david-olusoga-obe-receives-honorary-degree
British-Nigerian historian, producer and presenter David Olusoga OBE receives honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.
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Leading UK society moves to Space Park Leicester ahead of landmark anniversary
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/april/remote-sensing-photogrammetry-society-space-park
The Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society has moved to the University of Leicester’s £100 million science and innovation park
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University researcher awarded prize for work with the World Health Organization on protecting ethnic minority groups from future pandemics
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/dan-pan
A University of Leicester researcher in infectious diseases has won a prestigious award for research he conducted into health inequalities.
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Showcasing Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/museum-studies/study/work-placement/showcasing-leicester
SHOWCASING LEICESTER’S CULTURAL HERITAGE Highfields Community Centre ‘Highfields, the last 50 years!’
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Professor Sir Geoff Palmer
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2025/sir-geoff-palmer
A tribute to Sir Geoff Palmer, honouring his legacy as a pioneering scientist, educator, and advocate for equality. Discover his contributions and connection to the University of Leicester.
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Glynis Wright MBE
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/council/membership/glynis-wright
Dr Glynis Wright is an alumna of the University of Leicester acquiring a BA (Hons) in English and Philosophy in 1984. She decided to remain in Leicester after graduating and commenced a career in local government most latterly within the field of economic development.
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Mital Thanki
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/alumni-newsletter/mba-edition-one-winter-2021/mital-thanki
Mital started her career as a science teacher and tutor in 2009. Disenchanted with bureaucratic constrains on innovation in schools and the quality of tuition in the 'after-school' education market, she went on to establish her company, Spark Academy in 2011.
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Leicester students to receive accommodation rebate
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/january/accommodation-rebates
Students living in University of Leicester-provided halls of residence will receive a rebate on their accommodation, due to the impact of national lockdown measures.