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86-year-old PhD graduate amongst Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Class of 2023
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An 86-year-old was amongst the thousands of students who graduated from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ last week.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ research helps primary teachers tackle tricky maths teaching
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A new book from Â鶹ÊÓƵ researchers is aimed at helping primary school teachers to teach fractions and decimals effectively.
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Card play and art reveals children’s views of surrogacy for first time
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Children born from or with experience of surrogacy were asked for their views in a study led by Â鶹ÊÓƵ that marks the first time...
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ marks Holocaust Memorial Day
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ will mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday, 27 January with a number of events organised by the Stanley Burton Centre...
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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.