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History | University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/history
Our flexible courses enable you to learn from leading academics in the field, in a vibrant and friendly environment. With experts in a wide range of topics, you will always be able to find modules that pique your curiosity and quench your thirst for knowledge.
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Department of Transtemporal Studies closes its doors due to unforeseen circumstances
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/department-of-transtemporal-studies-closes-its-doors-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances
After many years of studying the future, the Department of Transtemporal Studies has now closed due to 'unforeseen circumstances'.
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A brief history of the Department
https://le.ac.uk/mcb/about/history
Although the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology was only formed in 2015 it has a much longer history. The department was formed from staff of the Department of Biochemistry together with staff of the Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology.
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Expert opinions cover film stunts football trade unions higher education and Beyonc
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/expert-opinions-cover-film-stunts-football-trade-unions-higher-education-and-beyonce
Professor James Chapman from the Department of the History of Art and Film has written an article for The Conversation discussing history's most well-known stunts.
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Back to the Future Why it should never be remade
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/back-to-the-future-why-it-should-never-be-remade
To film aficionados, today is a very special day - 21 October 2015 is famous amongst Back to the Future fans as it is the day to which Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, travels when he is sent to the future in Back to the Future II.
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Hitchcock and Film History
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ha3438
Module code: HA3438 With an active career spanning 50 years of film history, Alfred Hitchcock is one of the few undisputed auteurs and remains one of the most popular (and often controversial) of all film-makers.
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Hitchcock and Film History
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ha3438
Module code: HA3438 With an active career spanning 50 years of film history, Alfred Hitchcock is one of the few undisputed auteurs and remains one of the most popular (and often controversial) of all film-makers.
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Film and Art: Academic Study and the Workplace
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ha1315
Module code: HA1315 (double module) This inter-disciplinary module is taught with the Attenborough Arts Centre, the Career Development Service and the Leicester Learning Institute. It allows you to explore how you might make use of your degree.
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Film and Art: Academic Study and the Workplace
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ha1315
Module code: HA1315 (double module) This inter-disciplinary module is taught with the Attenborough Arts Centre, the Career Development Service and the Leicester Learning Institute. It allows you to explore how you might make use of your degree.
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Academic Review Spectre is the Bond movie Ive been waiting 30 years for
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/academic-opinion-spectre-is-the-bond-movie-ive-been-waiting-30-years-for
Professor James Chapman, from our Department of The History of Art and Film has reviewed the latest film in the James Bond franchise Spectre calling it 'terrific'.
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 22 28 October
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-acadetalking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-22-28-october-mics-15-21-october
Dr Jonna Nyman from the Department of Politics and International Relations has written an article for the Leicester Mercury discussing Britain's complicated relationship with China. Read the full article 'Scolding China in public is unlikely to work.