Heritage and Culture
The University of Leicester’s Heritage Hub facilitates collaborations that combine cutting-edge university research, sector and lived experience. We support people and organisations to explore, investigate and celebrate their heritage, undertaking innovative data gathering and research to inform strategy and maximise social and economic impact. We are committed to researching and removing barriers to participation, working collectively and equitably through heritage to address inequalities – for example, in education and health.
We are based on campus, but work across our city and region, across disciplines and sectors to innovate inclusive, financially resilient and impactful projects and partnerships. We collaborate with organisations of all sizes, including local authorities, museums, heritage sites, libraries and archives, education and health providers, charities, community organisations and local businesses. We support and empower young people through learning programmes, placements, work experience and enrichment opportunities with a focus on local heritage.
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We facilitate sector and public access to University of Leicester expertise, collections and research and connect our students and staff with the rich heritage of our city and region. Bringing people and organisations together through heritage our mission is to spark innovative collaborations that make positive change in our world.
If you would like to find out more about the kinds of support and services the Hub can offer, please contact us at heritageuol@le.ac.uk.
Key people
- Sarah Scott, Professor of Archaeology, Heritage Hub Director
- George Lewis, Professor of History, Deputy Director
- Simon Dixon, Associate Director and Head of Archives and Special Collections
- Ali Brand-Barker, Heritage Partnerships Officer
- Sue Wood, Heritage Hub Administrator
Events
Old Town Festival Roman Edition.
Students and staff from the Heritage Hub are excited to be joining teams from University of Leicester Archaeology Services, LeicSurvey, Leicester Museums and Galleries, Culture Leicestershire, the Friends of the Jewry Wall Museum and many other organisations for the Old Town Festival Roman Edition.
Join us to explore everyday life in Roman and Leicester. Handle real Roman finds from Leicester, explore the contents of a cess pit (urgh!), join archaeologists to find out about diet and disease in Roman Leicester and have a go in our dig pit! There’s something for all ages. You can find us in Jubilee Square on Saturday 26 April and Sunday 27 April 2025
This FREE public event is running across multiple venues and includes a packed programme of events and hand-on activities, including the construction of a monumental Roman forum in cardboard led by internationally renowned artist Olivier Grossetête.
We hope to see you there!