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About History at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/history/about
History at Leicester has long been recognised as a leader in the discipline for both teaching and research. History has been taught at Leicester for almost a century, ever since the University was founded in 1921. Find out more.
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University will be singing the Blues at victory parade
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/university-shows-support-for-leicester-on-victory-parade
When the final whistle blows at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, it will mark the end of a momentous journey for Leicester City Football Club - the team that ended last season on the cusp of relegation and will finish this season's final match as Premier League champions.
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Bake off finalist examines festive favourites under the microscope
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/december/josh-nottingham
Leicester chemistry researcher and Bake off 2023 finalist Josh Smalley visits the University of Nottingham to put his bakes under the microscope
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 12 18 November
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-12-18-november
Dr Athina Karatzogianni from the Department of Media and Communication has written an article for The Conversation about 'hacktivist' group Anonymous and how it hopes to challenge the Islamic State.
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RefugEAP Programme
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit/initiatives/refugeap
Access free online academic English programme RefugEAP for refugees in the UK developed by University of Leicester and University of Leeds and taught by volunteer EAP tutors
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Before you arrive
https://le.ac.uk/study/welcome/your-next-steps
Checklists for what to bring to university – your accommodation, how to register, getting to Leicester, budgeting, and starting your studies.
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Stargazing Live 2015 astronomers mark solar eclipse
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/astronomers-to-shed-light-on-space-discoveries-to-mark-spectacular-solar-eclipse
Our space scientists will be taking part in a spectacular event to mark the solar eclipse on 20 March by demonstrating some of their out-of-this-world research – including how they located and identified Beagle 2 on Mars.
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History of Judaism in Leicester to be explored at event
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/history-of-judaism-in-leicester-to-be-explored-at-event
The history of Judaism in Leicester will be explored at a free public event on Thursday 6 October.
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Lecture to ask whether faith can play a pivotal role within financial ethical decision making
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/lecture-to-ask-whether-faith-can-play-a-pivotal-role-within-financial-ethical-decision-making
The role that faith and ancient wisdom can play in financial ethical decision making in our globalised economy will be explored at a free public lecture on 11 May.
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Cancer scientists take part in Tough Mudder
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/cancer-scientists-take-part-in-tough-mudder
A team of scientists is all set to get down and dirty this weekend – all in the aid of charity. Scientists based at the Cancer Research UK Leicester Centre, who are working on early detection of different cancers, will take part in their first Tough Mudder on 14 May.