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Leicester medieval historian elected as Fellow of the British Academy
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Professor Joanna Story has been elected to the Fellowship of the British Academy as a UK Fellow.
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Stars align as Leicester awards honorary degree to NASA’s science head
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ honours the work of NASA’s effective head of science, Dr Nicola Fox, who revealed that beloved Leicester City mascot...
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Acclaimed musical son of Leicester puts University honour at the very top of his long list of awards
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A distinguished baritone and proud son of Leicester says an honour from his hometown university comes top of his long list of award wins.
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GP’s devotion to the health of homeless people is recognised with Â鶹ÊÓƵ award
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A Leicester GP who has devoted much of his professional life to improving the health of homeless people has been honoured by his hometown university.
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UK’s Chief Medical Officer honoured by Â鶹ÊÓƵ
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Professor Chris Whitty, one of the most pivotal figures in the UK’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, has been honoured by the University of...
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Scientist behind life-saving cancer research returns to Leicester for honorary award
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Award-winning scientist Dr Angela Coxon has returned to her old university in Leicester to receive an honorary title.
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Emma makes history as Leicester Medical School marks 50-year anniversary
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Emma Zugic made Â鶹ÊÓƵ history this week as she became the final student to graduate from the Medical School in its 50th year.
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Kasabian frontman takes centre stage at Â鶹ÊÓƵ graduation ceremony
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It was a home-coming gig like no other for Kasabian singer, songwriter and record producer, Sergio ‘Serge’ Pizzorno when he stepped up to receive...
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Space Park Leicester to showcase world leading research and missions at national conference
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Leading space experts from Leicester will reveal their involvement in research and missions that are expanding our knowledge and helping us to...
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Graduate returns to Â鶹ÊÓƵ to collect award for an outstanding international career
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Dr Duncan Wood, Leicester Politics graduate, awarded honorary degree for global impact in international affairs, policy, and strategic leadership.