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Projects
https://le.ac.uk/english-local-history/research/projects
The Centre for English Local History is involved with a number of projects, funded by councils and trusts such as the AHRC and Leverhulme Trust. Learn more about the variety of projects we are working on.
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HumanKind
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/humankind
We are looking afresh at Calke Abbey’s past, reassessing the stories told about this place and exploring their potential to foster more meaningful connections.
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Growth Accelerator case studies
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/working-with-business/growth-accelerator-for-social-entrepreneurs/growth-accelerator-case-studies
Our case studies demonstrate the positive impact of the Growth Accelerator for Social Entrepreneurs programme and highlight strong common themes: Our entrepreneurs have developed a clearer vision or plan for the future of their enterprise, through their 1:1 consultancy...
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Disputed Bodies: Narratives of Medical Research in Europe, c. 1940s to 2001
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/current-research-grants/previous-research-grants-and-projects/disputed-bodies
WT096580MA, Large Programme Grant, Joint PI, Wellcome Trust funded from 2 March 2012 to 1st April 2018), a major new book and associated articles.
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University of Leicester junior doctor recognised for pioneering COVID-19 research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/dan-pan
A University of Leicester researcher has been recognised for his pioneering research into how COVID-19 spreads from person to person.
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Innovative Medical course turns out first cohort of qualified doctors
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/foundation-year
The first cohort of students from a medical course designed to help widen participation in Medicine is set to graduate this summer
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Refugee-turned-entrepreneur honoured by University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/nik-kotecha
An entrepreneur who found sanctuary in the East Midlands after fleeing a brutal overseas regime has been honoured by the University of Leicester.
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Ig Nobel Prize-winning geologist on why rocks speak in tongues
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/september/ig-nobel-zalasiewicz
Professor Jan Zalasiewicz, Emeritus Professor in the School of Geography, Geology and the Environment, explains the research that won him an Ig Nobel Prize in 2023.
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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust to host new NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/november/nihr-research-delivery-network
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that a new National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network (RDN) will commence in 2024 to support the successful delivery of health and social care research in England.
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Record attendances across Leicestershire Innovation Festival
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/innovation-fest
Leicestershire Innovation Festival attendances hit new highs as fresh records were set at the fifth annual event.