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An Introduction to World Archaeology AD
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ar1005
Module code: AR1005 What is the legacy of the Roman Empire? What can archaeology tell us of Viking raids and Viking settlement? What does architecture reveal about religion in the medieval to modern world? When did the Muslims arrive in India and China? ...
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Vascular patients wanted to help shape future of research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/june/vascular
Patients with long-term vascular conditions, including females and those from an ethnic minority background, are being sought by the University of Leicester to help shape research.
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Social Justice Plaques: History, Heritage and Social Justice
https://le.ac.uk/study/schools-and-colleges/pre-16/social-justice-plaques
We are delighted to be running our Social Justice Plaques programme again this year, which allows Year 9 students to engage deeply in the study of History, Heritage and Commemoration, and in the idea of Social Justice.
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Leicester Research Archive
https://le.ac.uk/library/research-support/open-research/leicester-research-archive
How to use the Leicester Research Archive to make your research publications, data and theses available online and ensure long-term preservation.
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Botanic Garden Festival a roaring success
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/botanic-garden
The University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden Festival was a resounding success, drawing in crowds of all ages to enjoy a fun-filled day of community spirit.
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Santander scheme will ‘treat’ University volunteers helping the NHS
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/august/nhs-treats
A new scheme from Santander Universities will give businesses a much-needed boost as Leicester and Leicestershire look to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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University of Leicester archives
https://le.ac.uk/library/special-collections/explore/university-archives
History of the University of Leicester and the university archives collection, how to explore, use, search and access the archives.
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Parchment used in immersive experience
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2018/06/08/the-beast-in-me-guest-post-by-armand-de-filippo-museum-studies/dav-3/
10. A full-size piece of vellum (calf-skin) suspended on a frame and prepared ready for writing on. The pattern of the animal's spine can still be seen running along the central length of the vellum.
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Contents of display case draw
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2018/06/08/the-beast-in-me-guest-post-by-armand-de-filippo-museum-studies/dav-4/
9. Scrapers like this were used to remove hair and fat from the animal skin used to make parchment. The scents of Frankincense, Myrrh and Lubanja are sometimes retained within the folios of a manuscript and can still be smelt if we are lucky enough to get close enough.
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Helen Ward
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/author/hjw24/
Library Assistant Archives and Special Collections