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Five year study reveals “unacceptable” inequalities in stillbirth rates between Black, Asian and White babies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/bmj-stillbirth
Researchers say around 1,800 stillbirths could have been prevented between 2014 and 2019 if ethnic inequalities did not exist - a 12% reduction in the number of stillbirths Enquiry underway into the quality of care provision for Black and Asian mothers whose babies...
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Thrown to the Lions? New evidence revealed for the use of lions during executions in Roman Britain
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/august/roman-lion-handle
Archaeologists in Leicester have discovered an elaborately-decorated Roman bronze key handle portraying the execution of captives in the arena by throwing them to lions. The handle portrays a ‘Barbarian’ grappling with a lion, together with four naked youths cowering in terror.
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Counting the cost of Britains most damaging conflict
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/counting-the-cost-of-britain2019s-most-damaging-conflict
A new Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded project is supporting a team of academics from Leicester, Nottingham, Cardiff and Southampton universities who are revealing the human cost of the British Civil Wars.
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About us
https://le.ac.uk/ulas/about
Founded in 1995, ULAS have been providing archaeological services across England and Wales for over 25 years. Find out more about us.
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Leicester in the running for national University of the Year award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/the-shortlisting
The University of Leicester is in the running for a prestigious national University of the Year award.
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About us
https://le.ac.uk/victorian-studies/about
We have a distinguished record of innovation and excellence in interdisciplinary research and teaching at postgraduate level. Find out more about us and read our mission statement.
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Oral history projects in Derbyshire
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/what-is-oral-history/directory-of-oral-history/east-midlands/derbyshire
Browse projects and oral history materials from Derbyshire, including the £25,000 grant offered to children aged between 13 and 17 to discover more about the grounds of Chatsworth.
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Inclusion and Special Educational Needs: Specialist Study
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/ed7599
Module code: ED7599 This pathway offers students the opportunity to explore the education of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Inclusive Education (IE) in relation to national and international debates and priorities.
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Film and Art: Academic Study and the Workplace
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ha1115
Module code: HA1115 This inter-disciplinary module is taught with the Attenborough Arts Centre, the Career Development Service and the Leicester Learning Institute. It allows you to explore how you might make use of your degree.
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Film and Art: Academic Study and the Workplace
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/ha1115
Module code: HA1115 This inter-disciplinary module is taught with the Attenborough Arts Centre, the Career Development Service and the Leicester Learning Institute. It allows you to explore how you might make use of your degree.