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New publication uncovers hidden histories of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/new-publication-uncovers-hidden-histories-of-leicester
Hidden histories of Leicester and Leicestershire have been published in a journal providing fascinating insights into our local past – including the role played by Mary Attenborough, mother of Richard, David and John Attenborough, in housing refugee Basque children escaping...
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Leicester finalist in annual eco-friendly competition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/leicester-finalist-in-annual-eco-friendly-competition
Our University has been shortlisted in the Green Gown Awards 2016, which recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives undertaken by universities and colleges.
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British Cinema and Society 1930-1950
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ha3472
Module code: HA3472 This module explores the relationship between cinema and society in Britain during the period when cinema-going was ‘the essential social habit of the age’ (A.J.P. Taylor).
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Introduction to Filmmaking
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ms2003
Module code: MS2003 Introduction to Filmmaking is one of the most demanding yet rewarding modules, and students who participate regularly cite it amongst their favourites.
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Introduction to Filmmaking
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ms2003
Module code: MS2003 Introduction to Filmmaking is one of the most demanding yet rewarding modules, and students who participate regularly cite it amongst their favourites.
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Introduction to Filmmaking
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ms2003
Module code: MS2003 Introduction to Filmmaking is one of the most demanding yet rewarding modules, and students who participate regularly cite it amongst their favourites.
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Students gear up for success at Silverstone
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/students-gear-up-for-success-at-silverstone
Leicester students have set the wheels in motion for victory at Silverstone, having already successfully reached their fundraising target via a crowdfunding campaign, in order for them to build and race their very own Formula 1 car.
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Lifelong learning adult education start-up given launch boost by the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/february/my-ancient-world
A lifelong learning adult education start-up company has been given a helping hand by the University of Leicester as it prepares to launch its first courses.
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Leicester Cathedral dig finds coffin of asylum surgeon
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/cathedral-dig-surgeon
University of Leicester archaeologists have found the coffin of the first resident medical officer for the Leicestershire and Rutland County Lunatic Asylum in 1836.
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Industry professionals give up their time to inspire the next generation at University of Leicester event
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/april/leicester-university-employability-industry-day
A host of successful Black professionals will be encouraging young people to follow in their footsteps at a free University of Leicester employability event.