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Free online course offers insights into the time of Richard III
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/free-online-course-offers-insights-into-the-time-of-richard-iii
As the first anniversary of the reinterment of Richard III approaches in March, our University is relaunching its highly popular online course...
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Historic collection of rare books on German Expressionist art to be unveiled
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/historic-collection-of-rare-books-on-german-expressionist-art-to-be-unveiled
A unique collection of books on German Expressionism from the library of art historian and critic Dr Frank Whitford has been acquired by our...
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Expert opinions cover film stunts football trade unions higher education and Beyonc
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/expert-opinions-cover-film-stunts-football-trade-unions-higher-education-and-beyonce
Professor James Chapman from the Department of the History of Art and Film has written an article for The Conversation discussing history's most...
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Whats in a name
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/whats-in-a-name
A senior lecturer from the University of Leicester has discussed ‘the politics of naming’ in a debate with the editor of The Independent over the...
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Leicester academic to appear on BBC Radio 4 to discuss celebrated American author J D Salinger
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/university-of-leicester-academic-to-appear-on-bbc-radio-4-to-discuss-celebrated-american-author-j-d-salinger
A University of Leicester lecturer in American Literature will be exploring the English influences on J. D.
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Untold stories of the Holocaust South Russias largest city to be explored at exhibition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/untold-stories-of-the-holocaust-south-russias-largest-city-to-be-explored-at-exhibition
A new exhibition organised by the University of Leicester will shed light on the untold wartime events in occupied Russia’s largest Holocaust...
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Leicester pledges support for CEASE campaign
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/leicester-pledges-support-for-cease-campaign
Our University has pledged its support for the CEASE campaign - the Commitment to Eradicate Abuse and Sexual Exploitation of children in...
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Exceeding expectations Leicester shortlisted for more awards for Richard III discovery research and reinterment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/exceeding-expectations-leicester-shortlisted-for-more-awards-for-richard-iii-discovery-research-and-reinterment
Today is the anniversary of the announcement by the University of Leicester that it had discovered the mortal remains of Richard III – described...
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Muslim integration and refugee experiences to be discussed by leading historians
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/muslim-integration-and-refugee-experiences-to-be-discussed-by-leading-historians
The experiences of refugees and migrants in twentieth century Britain and Europe, and the challenges still faced by governments and individuals...
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Thousands expected to sign up for free online course in forensic science
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/thousands-expected-to-sign-up-for-free-online-course-in-forensic-science
A free online course which offers members of the public the opportunity to learn about the cutting edge discipline of forensic science is...