Heard about the incredible story of King Richard III's body under a car park in Leicester?

Thank you Leicester Cathedral @kriiicentre Leicester Museums & Galleries for your knowledgeable staff & volunteers🙏

I'm now hooked! What should I read, listen or watch to continue my Richard III journey?

NEW on Wonkhe: The University of Leicester is bringing partners, philanthropists, and new projects, to make an even greater impact in their city wonkhe.com/blogs/how-univ…

It was an honour to officially open University of Leicester Science Kitchen with our #BakeOff star Dr Josh Smalley this morning. The kitchen will be used by Josh for food-related scientific demonstrations, talks, research and events – delicious!

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Opportunity for Graduate Teaching Assistantship fully funded PhDs at School of Business. Successful applicants would receive a tuition fee waiver, an annual stipend and salary, and undertake some teaching as part of their PhD training. Deadline is 28th April le.ac.uk/study/research…

The catalogue to our The Leverhulme Trust and
Economic and Social Research Council funded exhibition in New Caledonia is now online and free to view. figshare.le.ac.uk/articles/book/…
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Fancy having a go at hands-on archaeology? There is a great opportunity over the weekend of 20-21 April. Volunteers are needed to help dig test pits in the village of Shenton and explore its medieval history. You don't need to have any previous experience and its great fun!

Only one day to go until our Celebration of Heritage event! Come and join us for a fun filled day suitable for all ages! 🥳

Getting set up for the wonderful Mark Cocker at #litleics24

‘Weird Viking Bodies’ on BBC Radio 3 with Dr Marianne Hem Eriksen. Tune in tonight (22:45) or listen online now to learn about results and stories from the ERC project ‘Body-Politics’ bodypolitics College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities University of Leicester
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#LiteraryLeicester Event | Not to miss - Undoctored: Adam Kay in Conversation

Award-winning author of This is Going to Hurt, Adam Kay will discuss his next book, Undoctored.

📅21 Mar
📍Sir Bob Burgess Building University of Leicester
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#LitLeics24 | Adam Kay

Programme now LIVE for the Celebration of Heritage event! 🥳
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Over 35 stalls to explore. Try your hand at historical card games or dress to impress with a Roman hairstyle! Grab something tasty to eat at LSP's food outlets 🍟🍕
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Oh wow! We’re speechless! Huge congratulations to everyone shortlisted in the Museums + Heritage Show & Awards - especially the inspiring colleagues and friends in the Sector Impact Award. The #TransInclusiveCulture team is honoured to be in such company. Everyone a winner in our eyes! 🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼❤️

Dive into the vibrant heritage of Leicestershire at the Heritage Hub's FREE event! From interactive exhibits to fun activities for all ages, there's something for everyone!

Tonight, 5.15pm in Attenborough 1707 (or from your sofa), Dr Emma Curry talks to us about her research with bodies and embarrassment in Dickens's Dombey and Sons. Book your ticket to get the MS Teams link ➡️ tickettailor.com/events/cssahev… (1/9)

#StudentHeritage2024
Be part of the University’s History by sharing your student life and experiences with the archive.

To celebrate the 100th year of the Student Union, take part in sharing how you have made a home in Leicester.

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Discover new places to visit and find out how you can get involved in activities on your doorstep. Feeling peckish? Grab yourself something tasty to eat from one of our food outlets!🍕🍟 Event is FREE to attend - no need to book!

Today is #InternationalWomensDay . In our latest blog we celebrate the career of one of Leicester’s great archaeologists, Jean Mellor ulasnews.com/2024/03/08/wit… #InspireInclusion #Archaeology
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UoL's Heritage Hub is hosting a FREE event to celebrate heritage! It will include an exciting range of activities for all ages. Join us to explore and celebrate the history and heritage of our region. All welcome. Full programme to follow. No need to book - just turn up!

Literary Leicester is back, with the event lineup including multi-million bestselling This Is Going To Hurt author, Adam Kay, comedian Russell Kane and University of Leicester Chancellor and co-presenter of The Sky at Night, Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock.

💷 FREE

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