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Leicester Cathedral dig finds coffin of asylum surgeon
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ archaeologists have found the coffin of the first resident medical officer for the Leicestershire and Rutland County...
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Strawbs founder honoured by Â鶹ÊÓƵ
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ conferred an honorary Doctor of Music (DMus) degree on David Cousins, musician, songwriter and founder of UK rock...
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ awards honorary degree to graduate and best-selling author
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Acclaimed novelist and Leicester graduate, Adele Parks MBE has returned to the University to be awarded an honorary degree.
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Part of the students’ union: reflections from Strawbs founder David Cousins
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Strawbs founder David Cousins is interviewed by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ about his career and his time as a student.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ bestows honour on English student-turned-inspiring-author
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A Â鶹ÊÓƵ graduate who has enjoyed a successful career as an author, broadcaster and educator has been awarded an honorary degree...
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Olympics poet honoured with award from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ
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The official poet for the London 2012 Olympic Games has been recognised with an honorary degree from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
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Gardening the write way – Tim becomes Leicester beauty spot’s first poet in residence
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A writer will be adding to his growing reputation after being appointed the first-ever poet in residence at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Botanic...
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Celebrate Spring with Attenborough Arts Centre’s new programme
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TV star Rosie Jones, acclaimed Iranian artist Mohammad Barrangi and top cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson lead Attenborough Arts Centre’s spring 2023...
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Major funding for Leicester will help find new cancer treatments
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The search for new cancer treatments in Leicester is to receive a major funding investment of up to £2 million, providing future hope for people...
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s new support for parents of babies born premature or requiring neonatal care awarded charter mark
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been recognised for its support of parents of premature babies and those who required neonatal care with the...