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• Professor Corinne Fowler releases new book Our Island Stories: Country Walks through Colonial Britain

  Date: 16 May 2024

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  University of Leicester’s Professor Corinne Fowler has released a new book published by Penguin exploring Great Britain’s countryside and its...

• Data with dignity: University of Leicester trials new ethical surveying software

  Date: 17 Apr 2024

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  Survey software developed by University of Leicester researchers optimised for charity, hospice and heritage sectors prioritises ethical data...

• Public can celebrate Leicester’s heritage this weekend

  Date: 19 Mar 2024

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  A free event which puts the spotlight on Leicester’s rich heritage takes place this weekend at the University of Leicester.

• Lost tombs and quarries rediscovered on British military base in Cyprus

  Date: 6 Mar 2024

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  University of Leicester Archaeological Services rediscovers 46 sites at the Eastern Sovereign Base Area at Dhekelia, Cyprus, working on behalf of...

• Sold-out true crime themed wine tasting evening returns to Cardiff this Valentine’s Day

  Date: 23 Jan 2024

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  Read more about the new true crime event hosted by Dr Angela Muir, Director of the Centre for Regional and Local History

• Oral archive delves into post and pre-NHS East Midlands worlds

  Date: 29 Jun 2023

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  To mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS, the University of Leicester has unearthed a treasure trove of spoken accounts of healthcare through the...

• Women’s experiences of lockdown make up House of Commons exhibition

  Date: 27 Jun 2023

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  A virtual exhibition that highlights the experiences of women during the pandemic launches at the House of Commons this week.

• Podcast brings East Midlanders’ memories of last century’s coronations to life

  Date: 5 May 2023

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  East Midlanders talking about their experiences of last century’s royal coronations feature in a new podcast from the University of Leicester.

• University of Leicester commissioned to undertake pioneering research into rural racism by Leverhulme Trust

  Date: 29 Mar 2023

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  University of Leicester experts have been commissioned by The Leverhulme Trust to develop a ground-breaking study on racism in rural England.

• University-partnered refugee project recognised by Platinum Jubilee award

  Date: 20 Oct 2022

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  An organisation set up to help Afghan refugees arriving in Leicester has received a Platinum Jubilee Award.