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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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ archaeologists explore city’s Roman past
/news/2025/august/university-leicester-archaeologists-explore-city-roman-past
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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Exhibition brings Leicester’s Second World War voices to life to mark VE Day’s 80th anniversary
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The voices of Leicester people who lived through the Second World War can now be heard on a website launched in time for the 80th anniversary of...
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University’s heritage and archaeological teams to appear at Leicester’s Roman festival
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Students and staff from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ will be behind a range of activities planned for Leicester’s Old Town Festival: Roman Edition.
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Family friendly free event to showcase the region’s heritage
/news/2025/february/celebration-heritage-hub-leicester-event
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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Easy access for local people to university libraries
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Universities in Leicester and Leicestershire are opening up their libraries to public users.
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Home to Joe Orton and Sue Townsend collections receives national accreditation
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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...
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Rare chariot fittings from the Iron Age are among fascinating items in brand new exhibition
/news/2025/january/burrough-hill-exhibition
University archaeologist curates an exhibition of finds from Breedon Hill and Burrough Hill, including objects excavated by University of...
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New five-year plan set to boost Leicester’s creative economy
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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...
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Access to UK's cultural heritage is revolutionised by Museum Data Service launch
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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...