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This is the official blog of the School of Archaeology and Ancient History at the University of Leicester. You will find here news about the School, events we organise and other interesting pieces of information on archaeology and history. Watch this space!
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A visit to Wesley’s Chapel: building on a legacy

A visit to Wesley’s Chapel: building on a legacy

Posted by pt91 at Oct 01, 2012 05:13 PM |

Alumni remember the work of graduate church minister Donald English

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A warm welcome to relatives of new students

A warm welcome to relatives of new students

Posted by pt91 at Sep 27, 2012 12:20 PM |

The University's annual Family Programme takes place this weekend

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Rotarians give enthusiastic backing for new Cardiovascular Research Centre

Rotarians give enthusiastic backing for new Cardiovascular Research Centre

Posted by uatemp13 at Sep 26, 2012 10:00 AM |

Fundraising for cardiovascular science.

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Museum Studies graduate makes art award shortlist

Museum Studies graduate makes art award shortlist

Posted by uatemp13 at Sep 19, 2012 12:15 PM |

University of Leicester alumnus Claire Partington will be showing her figurine collections throughout October and November.

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Terry Wogan convention returns for eighth year

Terry Wogan convention returns for eighth year

Posted by pt91 at Sep 19, 2012 10:49 AM |

Sir Terry Wogan visited University once again for annual fan convention

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Funding brings new hi-tech equipment for University medical researchers

Funding brings new hi-tech equipment for University medical researchers

Posted by pt91 at Sep 07, 2012 10:50 AM |

University of Leicester scientists in two separate research groups have secured funding for state-of-the-art equipment that will particularly benefit work on child health.

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Danielle Brown takes archery gold!

Danielle Brown takes archery gold!

Posted by mjs76 at Sep 04, 2012 04:25 PM |

Paralympic bullseye for Leicester graduate.

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Educational philanthropy examined on Leicester Exchanges

Educational philanthropy examined on Leicester Exchanges

Posted by mjs76 at Aug 14, 2012 03:11 PM |

Two new blog posts examine the nature of giving to universities.

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Olympic bronze for Leicester law graduate

Olympic bronze for Leicester law graduate

Posted by mjs76 at Aug 09, 2012 02:20 PM |

Congratulations to rowing cox Phelan Hill.

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University songsmiths set to rock Summer Sundae

University songsmiths set to rock Summer Sundae

Posted by pt91 at Aug 03, 2012 02:00 PM |

Staff and graduates to play Leicester music festival

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Alumni reception at House of Lords, 5 September

Alumni reception at House of Lords, 5 September

Posted by mjs76 at Jul 26, 2012 04:40 PM |

Reserve your place now for drinks and canapés by the Thames.

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Go-getting graduates find success in job hunt

Go-getting graduates find success in job hunt

Posted by pt91 at Jul 25, 2012 03:05 PM |

Two of our graduates have shown an extra dimension to their skills by netting themselves job offers by displaying signs encouraging City professionals to employ them.

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Princess graduates by royal degree

Princess graduates by royal degree

Posted by pt91 at Jul 18, 2012 05:11 PM |

Last week there was one graduate in particular whom the University was honoured to award a degree to.

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Honorary Graduates 2012 no.9 – Frances Patterson

Honorary Graduates 2012 no.9 – Frances Patterson

Posted by mjs76 at Jul 13, 2012 11:29 AM |

Public Law Commissioner for England and Wales.

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More from the University carry the flame for the Olympics

More from the University carry the flame for the Olympics

Posted by pt91 at Jul 11, 2012 03:44 PM |

Vikki Orvice, reporter and patient governor; and Lucy Watson, student who works with children with special needs.

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Leicester graduates in the news: Bruce Micari

Leicester graduates in the news: Bruce Micari

Posted by mjs76 at Jul 02, 2012 01:17 PM |

Korean War veteran.

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Last chance to book for the Summer Reunion

Last chance to book for the Summer Reunion

Posted by mjs76 at Jun 25, 2012 04:44 PM |

Online bookings close at midnight tonight, phone bookings on Thursday.

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CRC appeal hits £1m target thanks to local industrialist

CRC appeal hits £1m target thanks to local industrialist

Posted by pt91 at Jun 20, 2012 10:40 AM |

David Wilson Foundation makes £500,000 donation to equip state-of-the-art Cardiovascular Research Centre.

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Impromptu verse from University honorary graduate calls to London

Impromptu verse from University honorary graduate calls to London

Posted by pt91 at Jun 18, 2012 05:05 PM |

Dr Benjamin Zephaniah spontaneously breaks into poetic performance in BBC interview on London Calling

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Graduates in the News: Kate Riley

Graduates in the News: Kate Riley

Posted by mjs76 at Jun 14, 2012 01:50 PM |

Former student radio broadcaster, now TV footie pundit.

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