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The coffining of the mortal remains of King Richard III
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On Sunday 15 March, 2015 the coffining of the mortal remains of King Richard III took place in preparation for reinterment at Leicester Cathedral...
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Solar eclipse echoes astronomical events during Richard IIIs time
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This Friday’s solar eclipse has as much relevance to Ricardians as it does for countless astronomers and stargazers across the globe.
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Study measures the pulse of planet Earth to unearth climate change secrets
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An international research team led by Professor Heiko Balzter from the Department of Geography has for the first time harnessed technology...
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Public event to reveal how magic can be used to study the brain
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Have you ever wondered how scientists explore the brain, or what goes wrong during a stroke or in dementia? If so, the University is partnering...
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Leicester choir wins University Gospel Choir of the Year competition
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Leicester University Voices (LUV), a choir comprising members of the Leicester University Gospel Choir (LUGC) has won the national finals of the...
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Factual and fictional portrayals of Richard III to be explored
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Experts will share insights into the portrayals of Richard III throughout history, from Shakespeare’s ‘hunch-backed toad’ to the modern-day...
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Archaeologists identify ingredients for food served during Richard IIIs reign
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Archaeologists from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Archaeological Services (ULAS) have lent their expertise towards a series of medieval recipes...
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Food available across University in the name of equality
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The University's Residential and Commercial Services (RACS) is supporting International Women’s Day (IWD), which took place on 8 March, and is...
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Hotly anticipated Varsity competition returns
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The annual Varsity contest, in which Â鶹ÊÓƵ students pit themselves against rivals De Montfort University in a range of different...
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Stargazing Live 2015 astronomers mark solar eclipse
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Our space scientists will be taking part in a spectacular event to mark the solar eclipse on 20 March by demonstrating some of their...