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Â鶹ÊÓƵ celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday
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A tree planting and a showstopping cake rustled up by a dream Great British Bake Off team were highlights of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s...
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ reveals rarely seen photo of Sir David Attenborough to mark his 100th birthday
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has revealed a rarely seen photograph of Sir David Attenborough in his student days, ahead of the national treasure’s...
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Bumper year of funded PhD opportunities in heritage and culture at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ
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Explore funded PhD opportunities in heritage and culture at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ, with projects in museum studies, archaeology, history and...
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First skeletal evidence of leprosy in British red squirrels revealed by Â鶹ÊÓƵ study
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The first-ever skeletal evidence of leprosy in British red squirrels has been identified in a Â鶹ÊÓƵ-led study.
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Discover the region’s rich heritage at free family friendly celebration event
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A free family friendly event which puts the spotlight on the rich heritage of our city and region takes place at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ on...
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Kasabian frontman’s family boost archive of the grandad who became Students’ Union president at 50
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The family of Kasabian frontman Sergio Pizzorno have donated items to an archive honouring one of their clan who became a students’ union...
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Digital museum of Sikh heritage to mark 10th anniversary with free event at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ
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A museum which showcases Sikh heritage will mark its tenth anniversary with a celebration hosted by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
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Explore Leicester’s architectural heritage with guided campus tours
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The public will have the chance to explore the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s characterful buildings with guided walks taking place on Saturday 13...
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ archaeologists explore city’s Roman past
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The stories behind Leicester’s rich Roman heritage have been compiled into a book by Â鶹ÊÓƵ archaeologists to mark the reopening...
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Project exploring Stonehenge’s elusive relationship with the Moon nominated for Museums + Heritage Award
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A project exploring Stonehenge’s little-known relationship with the Moon has been nominated for a Museums + Heritage Award.