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University of Leicester shortlisted for four Higher Education ‘Oscars’
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/september/the-awards-shortlisting
The University of Leicester has been nominated for four Times Higher Education Awards.
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Armed Forces Champion discusses workforce barriers for veterans
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/november/frazer-stark
The University of Leicester’s Armed Forces Champion has spoken out about the challenges military veterans face entering the workforce after retirement. Sergeant Frazer Stark served in the British Army at the age of 17-years old in September 2005.
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Space Park Leicester expert called to UN Space Affairs meeting
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/december/space-park-leicester-united-nations-presentation
A leading expert from Space Park Leicester, the University of Leicester’s pioneering space research, innovation and teaching cluster, has been invited to deliver “world-leading” research to the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs.
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Leicester chemist conjures up spooktacular science of baking masterclass at New Scientist Live
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/leicester-chemist-science-baking-masterclass-new-scientist-live
University of Leicester culinary chemist Dr Josh Smalley wowed the crowds with his Halloween-themed baking spells – and some vomiting pumpkins – at New Scientist Live.
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National award for Josh’s out of this world bakes with National Space Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/national-award-josh-bakes-space-centre
Instagram series Mission Bake, a collaboration between Dr Josh Smalley and the National Space Centre, has won first place at the Sir Arthur Clarke Awards
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Ethnicity Facts and Figures website launched
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2017/10/16/ethnicity-facts-and-figures-website-launched/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on October 16, 2017 This week a ground breaking site was launched by the UK government which provides facts and figures on race and ethnicity in the UK.
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International day of people with disabilities
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2020/12/07/international-day-of-people-with-disabilities/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on December 7, 2020 3rd December is the International day of people with disabilities. The official UN page has reports, strategies and resolutions .
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Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2018/11/02/day-to-end-impunity-for-crimes-against-journalists/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on November 2, 2018 The United Nations has designated 2nd November as a day against impunity for crimes against journalists.
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The Riots Communities and Victims Panel: Interim report
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2011/12/02/the-riots-communities-and-victims-panel-interim-report/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on December 2, 2011 Following the riots that occurred in towns and cities across England between 6 and 10 August 2011, the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition established...
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Student placement in Special Collections, Week 5-6
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/2025/09/19/student-placement-in-special-collections-week-5-6/
Posted by Sarah Wood in Library and Learning Services on September 19, 2025 Guest post written by Yi-Chen Su and Yongqin Huang, who are completing an eight week placement in Archives & Special Collections as part of their MA in Art Museum and Gallery Studies .