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Queen Mary reveals unmissable line-up for Arts Week 2009

Acclaimed film director Mike Leigh, OBE, is just one of the big name speakers taking part in Arts Week 2009 - Queen Mary’s biennial celebration of the Humanities, Social Sciences and Law.

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Performing Medicine are on the bill at Arts Week 2009
Performing Medicine are on the bill at Arts Week 2009
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