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Thrown to the Lions? New evidence revealed for the use of lions during executions in Roman Britain
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Archaeologists in Leicester have discovered an elaborately-decorated Roman bronze key handle portraying the execution of captives in the arena by...
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National award for Queer Heritage and Collections Network
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A partnership supporting museums and heritage bodies to reveal and publicly present LGBTQ+ histories – of which the Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a...
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Inclusive curriculum will ensure “HE is fit for the 21st centuryâ€, says Leicester academic
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An inclusive curriculum will create a Higher Education system that is “fit for the 21st centuryâ€, a leading academic at the University of...
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Student competition brings Leicester playwright’s alter ego to life
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A popular creative writing competition launched by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ is once again open for entries – this year supported by the...
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Our world is a work in progress
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We are proud to launch a new campaign to showcase just a snapshot of the world-changing research that has taken place at our University in recent...
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Attenborough Arts announces new partnership with the British Museum
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Attenborough Arts Centre has been named today as one of the British Museum’s key cultural partners for 2021, and...
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Researchers explore ‘crossroads of the sea’ in Mediterranean
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New archaeological research led by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ is revealing secrets of ancient Mediterranean coastal life and long-distance trade,...
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EU at ‘critical point’ as Germany searches for Merkel successor
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A leading economist has warned that German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s successor will have ‘big shoes to fill’ on the European stage, after...
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Leicester academic urges caution for international sports
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A Leicester academic has urged further caution for international sports events taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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£1.8m AHRC funding awarded to Leicester’s School of Archaeology and Ancient History
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Nearly two million pounds of funding from UK Research and Innovation’s Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has been awarded to the...