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• Home to Joe Orton and Sue Townsend collections receives national accreditation

  Date: 31 January 2025

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  An archive service which holds the collections of Leicester literary greats, Joe Orton and Sue Townsend, has received approval from The National...

• Rare chariot fittings from the Iron Age are among fascinating items in brand new exhibition

  Date: 15 January 2025

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  University archaeologist curates an exhibition of finds from Breedon Hill and Burrough Hill, including objects excavated by University of...

• New five-year plan set to boost Leicester’s creative economy

  Date: 19 November 2024

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  A five-year strategy that aims to create thousands of new jobs in Leicester’s creative economy and engage hundreds more adults in the city’s arts...

• Access to UK's cultural heritage is revolutionised by Museum Data Service launch

  Date: 13 September 2024

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  A transformative moment for the UK’s cultural sector took place this week as the Museum Data Service (MDS) officially launched, setting the stage...

• Solving a century-old problem – Ross Parry explains the importance of Museum Data Service

  Date: 13 September 2024

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  Thursday 13 September 2024 marked the launch of a landmark digital service within the UK’s museum sector.

• Explore Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s distinctive buildings and Sue Townsend treasures

  Date: 6 September 2024

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  The public will have the chance to examine treasures from the Sue Townsend archive and explore the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s characterful...

• Leicester’s Roman and Medieval past explored at Festival of Archaeology

  Date: 5 July 2024

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  Â鶹ÊÓƵ teams are involved in events and displays across the region for the national Festival of Archaeology.

• Data with dignity: Â鶹ÊÓƵ trials new ethical surveying software

  Date: 17 April 2024

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  Survey software developed by Â鶹ÊÓƵ researchers optimised for charity, hospice and heritage sectors prioritises ethical data...

• Public can celebrate Leicester’s heritage this weekend

  Date: 19 March 2024

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  A free event which puts the spotlight on Leicester’s rich heritage takes place this weekend at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

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

  Date: 6 March 2024

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  Â鶹ÊÓƵ Archaeological Services rediscovers 46 sites at the Eastern Sovereign Base Area at Dhekelia, Cyprus, working on behalf of...