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Dialect in Diaspora: Linguistic Variation in Early Anglo-Saxon England
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/current-research-grants/previous-research-grants-and-projects/the-impact-of-diasporas-on-the-making-of-britain/the-diasporas-projects/dialect-in-diaspora
Academic advisors Dr Phillip Shaw Dr Jayne Carroll Professor Joanna Story Research Associate Dr Martin Findell The origins of the English language present a complex problem of historical reconstruction.
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The David Wood Collection
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/collections/all/david-wood
The David Wood collection is made up of 22 interviews with 23 people who share their experiences of living in or around Barwell in South Leicestershire from 1883. Find out more about the collection.
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University honours distinguished figures in the arts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/university-honours-distinguished-figures-in-the-arts
An award-winning theatrical actor and the former Chief Editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language, will be honoured at the University's Degree Ceremonies on 23 January.
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Leicester cited in Parliamentary debate on world-class impact of UK science
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/leicester-cited-in-parliamentary-debate-on-world-class-impact-of-uk-science
Our University has been cited for the world-class impact of its work in a Parliamentary debate on Treasury Support for UK Science.
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Nothing to sneeze at high pollen levels recorded
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/nothing-to-sneeze-at-high-pollen-levels-recorded
If you have found yourself sneezing more than usual, the cause of your recent bouts of hayfever may have been identified.
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University stamp features on postbox to mark the 50th anniversary of Royal Mail Special Stamps
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/leicester-stamp-to-feature-on-postbox-in-leicester-to-mark-the-50th-anniversary-of-royal-mail-special-stamps
The stamp of the University of Leicester issued in 1971 was unveiled today by President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle on a post box in Leicester to mark the 50th anniversary of Royal Mail’s much-loved modern Special Stamps programme.
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New technology to revolutionise bedside tumour diagnosis in patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/new-technology-to-revolutionise-bedside-tumour-diagnosis-in-patients
Researchers from the Universities of Leicester and Nottingham are developing a revolutionary mini gamma ray camera that will improve the diagnosis of tumours and lymph nodes from patients’ bedsides.
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Art and science seen in a new light at evening lecture
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/art-and-science-seen-in-a-new-light-at-evening-lecture
A former artist in residence is returning to the campus this week to present a talk ‘The Library of Light’ as part of a lecture series celebrating the International Year of Light 2015.
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Crime writer and creator of Inspector Morse dies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/crime-writer-and-creator-of-inspector-morse-dies
The University has learnt of the death of the author Colin Dexter, most famous for creating the character of Inspector Morse and the series of thirteen novels that he features in.
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Leicester academic explores unanswered questions about Easter
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/leicester-academic-explores-unanswered-questions-about-easter
Dr Philip Shaw, from the University of Leicester, will explore the pagan origins of Easter in a free public event on 6 April.