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Long-time LGBTQ+ rights activist awarded Honorary Degree
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/tom-robinson
A singer-songwriter and broadcaster famous for his long-time political activism has been awarded an Honorary Degree by the University of Leicester at a ceremony today (Friday 21 January).
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Leicester celebrates Knowledge Exchange Framework success
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/may/knowledge-exchange-framework
The University of Leicester’s position as a leading research institution that drives innovation and growth in its local area has been recognised by Research England (RE), after the release of this year’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) results.
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BHM 2020: We are black history
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/bhm-2020-we-are-black-history
The month-long celebrations will be used as a springboard to launch a longer-term campaign led by the University to celebrate Black history and culture throughout the year.
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End of term message from the President and Vice-Chancellor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/december/end-term-message-from-president-vc
As we come to the end of term and, where possible, look forward to spending time with loved ones over the Christmas holidays, I wanted to write to thank you all for your support throughout 2020.
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Marian Whitaker
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/marian-whitaker
The University has learned, with sadness, of the death of Mrs Marian Edna Whitaker, who passed away on 12 December 2022, aged 94.
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Charnwood Roots
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/current-research-grants/previous-research-grants-and-projects/charnwood-roots
The Charnwood Roots project will explore the rich history of Charnwood Forest and the towns and villages that surround it. Charnwood Roots is a partnership between professional historians, archaeologists, geologists and volunteers from the local community.
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Verity Smith: Project management at the National Media Museum
https://le.ac.uk/museum-studies/study/graduate-profiles/verity-smith
Verity Smith graduated from Museum Studies at Leicester with an MA in 2012 and has since worked in varied and exciting roles in the museum sector.
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Sir David Attenborough
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/attenboroughs/david
Our special connection with Sir David Attenborough began when he lived on campus as a boy. He has since visited campus several times and been awarded a Distinguished Honorary Fellowship.
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Groundbreaking masterclasses to drive forward empathic healthcare
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/stoneygate-empathic-healthcare-leicester
Some of the world’s greatest champions of treating patients with empathy will share their expertise with healthcare professionals during a series of groundbreaking masterclasses in Leicester.
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University appoints Professor Robin Graham-Brown as Pro-Chancellor (Philanthropy)
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/july/professor-robin-graham-brown-pro-chancellor-philanthropy
The honorary appointment takes effect from 1 August 2026