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Temporary Trade Barriers Database (World Bank) updated
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2025/05/02/temporary-trade-barriers-database-world-bank-updated/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on May 2, 2025 This database collects information on the use of temporary trade barriers by 30 countries from the 1980s- 2024. Includes information and downloadable files on anti-dumping measures.
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Student profile: Holly
https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/student-profiles/holly-esrc-midlands-grad
PhD topic Can exploring identity work with museum professionals from a feminist perspective facilitate activism and change-making around inclusion, representation and equality within their organisations? Where did you study your undergraduate/masters? I studied my BA in...
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British Library for Development Studies
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2015/10/05/british-library-for-development-studies/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on October 5, 2015 A marvellous site to explore as more full content is being added is the British Library for Development Studies (BLDS). Get free aces to materials not readily available elsewhere.
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New United States elections (and other political) web archives
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2018/08/17/new-united-states-elections-and-other-political-web-archives/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on August 17, 2018 The Library of Congress has just released a mass of themed web archive collections.
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Thailand
https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/countries/asia/thailand
We welcome students from Thailand. Find out about entry requirements, the Thai student community and other country-specific information.
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Women and art in London
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2025/03/14/women-and-art-in-london/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 14, 2025 A project undertaken by Jeremy Smith and Charlotte Hopkins at The London Archives has revealed new information on women artists and publishers in practising in London during 1600s – 1800s.
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Biography of Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys
https://le.ac.uk/dna-fingerprinting/biography
A short biography of Sir Professor Jeffreys - the inventor of DNA fingerprinting. From research at Leicester to Knighthood and current work.
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Bioinformatics and Molecular Genetics MSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/bioinformatics-and-molecular-genetics-msc/2026
This is for you if...you want to combine your interest in computing and bioinformatics with the study of molecular genetics to develop a career in biological research.
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Suggested reading
https://le.ac.uk/american-studies/study/undergraduate/introductory-reading
Thinking of applying for American Studies at the University of Leicester? Take a look at our suggestions for books, films and cultural activities that will aid you with your application and prepare you for studying at Leicester.
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History (Local History) MA
https://le.ac.uk/courses/english-local-history-and-family-history-ma/2026
This is for you if... you are fascinated by regional identities, society and landscape, and historical ecology and you wish to learn historical research techniques.