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Posted on 20/04/2020 by Katharine Short

From now on all blog posts will be posted to: https://library.dmu.ac.uk/archivesblog Please see https://library.dmu.ac.uk/specialcollections for the latest up-to-date information about Special Collections.

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The Origins of De Montfort University

Posted on 15/10/2019 by Katharine Short

Yesterday was a special day for De Montfort University – 150 years since the meeting at which it was decided to start the Leicester School of Art. You can see a story about the anniversary here and have a look … Continue reading →

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Event Round-up

Posted on 20/09/2019 by dmilln00

We have several events coming up in the next few weeks so we’ve put together this short post to keep you up to date on whats going on. We have a new opening time with Heritage Sundays, a talk on … Continue reading →

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Reel cool: expert assessment for Ski Club of Great Britain films

Posted on 19/06/2019 by lbruto00

As I’ve mentioned before, the Ski Club of Great Britain collection is very varied, comprising not only the administrative record of the organisation but also photographs, skiing equipment, competition awards, a library and a film collection dating from the 1930s to … Continue reading →

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Ski Sundae: cafés and cocktails in the Ski Club of Great Britain archive

Posted on 17/05/2019 by lbruto00

Like all the best start-ups, it began in a café with a small group of people, a shared interest and a new idea. The Ski Club of Great Britain was born at the Café Royal, London on 6th May 1903. … Continue reading →

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Official Opening of the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre

Posted on 10/05/2019 by Dr Natalie Hayton

Yesterday, 9th May 2019, saw the official opening of the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre on campus. The opening ceremony itself included speeches from the Centre’s director, Kennetta Hammond Perry, the Vice Chancellor Professor Andy Collop and Baroness Doreen Lawrence who … Continue reading →

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DMU Homecoming 2019

Posted on 05/04/2019 by dmilln00

This weekend sees DMU’s first ever Homecoming event where all our alumni are invited back for a fun, activity packed celebration with the chance to catch up with old friends, reconnect with staff and explore the campus. As well as … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day 2019

Posted on 08/03/2019 by Dr Natalie Hayton

To celebrate #IWD2019, in collaboration with the DMU’s Equality and Diversity Team, we have created a display to acknowledge the invaluable contributions made by female staff and students at DMU and its predecessors through their work and commitment to various … Continue reading →

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Special Collections catalogues

Posted on 02/03/2019 by Katharine Short

A reminder that you will find our catalogues here: https://specialcollections.catalogue.dmu.ac.uk/

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Stroud Cornock Remembered

Posted on 01/03/2019 by dmilln00

Earlier this week, on the 26th of February, Professor Stroud Cornock passed away. Having worked for both the Leicester College of Art and Leicester Polytechnic, we felt we should share some of his achievements from his time at DMU’s predecessors. … Continue reading →

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