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About the Centre
https://le.ac.uk/new-writing/about
The Centre for New Writing at the University of Leicester was established to give contemporary literature studies and creative writing a dynamic presence in the East Midlands and beyond. Learn more about our people and our activities.
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Pandemic’s Chief Science Advisor is honoured by the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/patrick-vallance
A scientist who played a pivotal role in shaping science policy during the pandemic has been honoured by the University of Leicester.
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Premature birth associated with increased risk of heart disease in mothers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/premature-birth-associated-with-increased-risk-of-heart-disease-in-mothers
A study involving researchers from our University has found the risk of death in later life due to coronary heart disease doubles in women who give birth prematurely.
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Advertising Analysis
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ms7080
Module code: MS7080 This module engages with the major controversies surrounding advertising in contemporary society, and you'll be analysing the theory behind them, then applying them to advertising texts and campaigns.
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Analysing Meaning in Advertising
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ms7080
Module code: MS7080 This module engages with the major controversies surrounding advertising in contemporary society, and you'll be analysing the theory behind them, then applying them to advertising texts and campaigns.
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Corporate Finance
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/ec3058
Module code: EC3058 How do companies choose their investments? How are these investments financed? Should companies use debt or equity? Should they reinvest their earnings or distribute them as dividends? How much cash should companies hold? Are leveraged buyouts good for...
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Advertising Analysis
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/ms7080
Module code: MS7080 This module engages with the major controversies surrounding advertising in contemporary society, and you'll be analysing the theory behind them, then applying them to advertising texts and campaigns.
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Corporate Finance
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ec3058
Module code: EC3058 How do companies choose their investments? How are these investments financed? Should companies use debt or equity? Should they reinvest their earnings or distribute them as dividends? How much cash should companies hold? Are leveraged buyouts good for...
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The Grey Friars – a brief history
https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/richard-iii-and-leicester/grey-friars-history
The history of the Grey Friars site from its beginnings in 1224 to the thing it is best known for - Richard III’s burial in the church choir in 1485.
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A tax on authentic cider? – University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/consumingauthenticities/2015/03/24/a-tax-on-authentic-cider/
A consideration of how new EU proposals to remove tax exemption for small cider producers could impact craft cider producers in Wales.