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Iconic sculpture to be unveiled at Highcross
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A sculpture by an internationally recognised artist is set to be unveiled by the University at Highcross next week as the symbol for the Centre...
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Tales of migration lead to unique international project
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A tale of two cities has brought together two international universities in a unique collaboration to explore their common histories.
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The Myths of King Richard III and Dracula
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The Shakespearian interpretation of King Richard III will be examined by a visiting Spanish academic when she visits the University next month.
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Superhero vision measures water quality of lakes from space
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An international team of researchers led by Professor Heiko Balzter from the Department of Geography has demonstrated a way to assess the quality...
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Richard IIIs story to be told to Leicesters schoolchildren
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Thousands of schoolchildren all over the city of Leicester will be learning about the story of Richard III as part of the University’s mission to...
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Lady in Lead Coffin revealed
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A mysterious lead coffin found close to the site of Richard III's hastily dug grave at the Grey Friars friary has been opened and studied by...
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English Language Teaching Unit celebrates international research students
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The second annual English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) Research Festival was held on Wednesday 18th February.
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Crocus Sundays signal the arrival of spring alongside hedgehog display for children
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The springtime blooming of crocuses in the Botanic Garden will this year be accompanied by the unusual sight of thousands of salt-dough hedgehogs...
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Assassins Creed may give gamers a gripping sense of vertigo but its leaping calculations are optimistic at best
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The popular video game franchise 'Assassin’s Creed' often depicts characters leaping off tall buildings into piles of loose hay or straw lying on...
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Procession route for Kings cortege announced
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Preparations are underway for a ceremonial procession bringing King Richard III’s mortal remains to their final resting place in the heart of...