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Showcase on Asian radio in city
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/showcase-on-asian-radio-in-city
The important role played by BBC Radio Leicester in the development of Asian radio in Britain is being showcased at an event in the city.
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Two new volcanic ‘super-eruptions’ discovered
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/june/yellowstone
A new study published in Geology by Leicester academics has highlighted the discovery of two new super-eruptions originating from the Yellowstone hotspot track, including what they believe was the volcanic province’s largest and most cataclysmic event.
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Sensational discovery of previously unseen Adrian Mole diary
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/sensational-discovery-of-previously-unseen-adrian-mole-diary
Teenage intellectual Mole achieved fame in the 1980s for his astute, observational journal cataloguing middle class domestic life in a Leicester household. He has been cited by some critics as “a modern day Pepys.
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Leicester contribution to major Parliamentary report
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/october/space-defence
A leading expert in space warfare based at the University of Leicester has contributed to a new Parliamentary report on defence of the UK’s assets in space.
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Liberating history testimonials
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2024/09/20/liberating-history-testimonials/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on September 20, 2024 This website was created by the Liberating Histories research team which is supported by Northumbria University, Arts and Humanities Research Council, The LSE Women’s Library...
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Federico García Lorca
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/sp2030
Module code: SP2030 This module aims to examine the contribution made to Spanish culture by one of its leading playwrights and poets of the twentieth-century, Federico García Lorca.
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Richard III is number 1
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/richard-iii-is-number-1
Our University's discovery of King Richard III and his subsequent reburial at Leicester Cathedral has retained the top spot in the History 100 poll for the second year running.
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University exhibition to showcase research and innovation to the public
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/university-exhibition-to-showcase-research-and-innovation-to-the-public
An exhibition of the current work of the University’s research community will be on display at Queen’s Hall, Percy Gee (Students’ Union) Building, on Thursday 9 February 2017 from 11 am to 4 pm. The Images of Research event is open to students, staff and members of the public.
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Historical artwork display to shed light on works of Dickens illustrator John Leech
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/historical-artwork-display-to-shed-light-on-works-of-dickens-illustrator-john-leech
A volume containing newly-discovered drawings by caricaturist and illustrator John Leech is on display at the University's Special Collections in the Library until 31 July.
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Activist Museum Awards 2024 winners announced by Research Centre for Museums and Galleries
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/activist-museum-2024
Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) has announced the winners of the prestigious Activist Museum Award 2024.