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University to mark death of fallen soldier who played a part in its founding
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/university-to-mark-death-of-fallen-soldier-who-played-a-part-in-its-founding
Our University is marking the 100th anniversary of the death in action during the First World War of a brave soldier who played a part in its founding.
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The people in the film
https://le.ac.uk/centenary/so-that-they-may-have-life/people
The film shows Dr Astley Clarke and Lily McCurdy walking the same path a century apart. The film features students, alumni and staff playing the roles in the film.
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Paul Herrington (1939-2019)
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2019/paul-herrington
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Paul Herrington, a member of the University’s Economics (and latterly Geography) Departments for over 40 years. Paul grew up in South London and then Essex.
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Sue Lee
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2025/sue-lee
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University of Leicester bestows honour on English student-turned-inspiring-author
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/jeffrey-boakye
A University of Leicester graduate who has enjoyed a successful career as an author, broadcaster and educator has been awarded an honorary degree by his alma mater.
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Researcher wins Newton Fund Grant for Disasters and Development Research Network
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/researcher-wins-newton-fund-grant-for-disasters-and-development-research-network
A new project led by Dr Jonathan Corpus Ong from the Department of Media and Communication seeks to explore how media and communication technologies can be used during disasters as well as promote social welfare in the developing world.
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Urban Conservation MA
https://le.ac.uk/courses/urban-conservation-ma/2026
This is for you if... you want to increase your historical knowledge of cities, conservation and heritage and apply your learning in a practical setting.
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School of Biological Sciences
https://le.ac.uk/biological-sciences
The School of Biological Sciences at the University of Leicester is globally recognised for excellence in genetics.
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Leicester Ophthalmologist receives prestigious national award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/dr-sohaib-rufai
On receiving the award, Dr Rufai said: “I am very grateful to receive the Ivor levy prize from UKNOS on behalf of my team. I am grateful to my colleagues and mentors at the University of Leicester, including Dr Frank Proudlock, Dr Mervyn Thomas and Professor Irene Gottlob.
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How the application process works
https://le.ac.uk/cls/study/armed-forces/application
Find out how the application process works for the Higher Education Pathway for Armed Forces programme at Leicester.