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Lecturer on FT podcast discusses Galileo Brexit and space policy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/lecturer-on-ft-podcast-discusses-galileo-brexit-and-space-policy
Dr Bleddyn Bowen from HyPIR has featured as the guest on the Financial Times’ latest episode of their fortnightly podcast Brexit Unspun to discuss the recent events in space policy and Brexit negotiations, in light of Bleddyn’s singular expertise on the political and security...
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Leicester Criminologist presents evidence to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/leicester-criminologist-presents-evidence-to-the-all-party-parliamentary-group-on-british-muslims
Neil Chakraborti, Professor of Criminology and Director of the Leicester Centre for Hate Studies, has been asked to provide expert evidence to an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on British Muslims.
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Worklife balance supports can improve employee wellbeing research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/work-life-balance-supports-can-improve-employee-well-being-research-shows
Work-life balance supports provided by employers, often known as flexible working arrangements, can have a significant effect on employees who use them, a new study led by Professor Stephen Wood (pictured) from our School of Business has found.
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Leicester scientist features in BBC documentary examining effects of air pollution in UK cities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/leicester-scientist-features-in-bbc-documentary-examining-effects-of-air-pollution-in-uk-cities
Professor Roland Leigh (pictured) from our Department of Physics and Astronomy will be appearing in an upcoming BBC Two documentary on Wednesday 10 January titled ‘Fighting for Air’, where he will provide his expertise on air pollution and its effect on public health in...
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Dialect in Diaspora: Linguistic Variation in Early Anglo-Saxon England
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/current-research-grants/previous-research-grants-and-projects/the-impact-of-diasporas-on-the-making-of-britain/the-diasporas-projects/dialect-in-diaspora
Academic advisors Dr Phillip Shaw Dr Jayne Carroll Professor Joanna Story Research Associate Dr Martin Findell The origins of the English language present a complex problem of historical reconstruction.
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History and Security Sector Reform: Crime and Punishment in British Colonial Guyana, 1814-1966
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/current-research-grants/previous-research-grants-and-projects/history-and-security-sector-reform
Over the past two years there has been a general shift in models of incarceration in the former British colony of Guyana, from punishment (punitive measures) to correction and rehabilitation (via training and education).
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Moving on: what makes a good funding bid?
https://le.ac.uk/history/outreach/besh/final-steps/funding-bid
History at the University of Leicester - Building and Enriching Shared Heritages project. If you are thinking of applying for further funding for your project, this guide well help you consider what to do next.
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University welcomes Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/sri-lanka
Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka Manorie Mallikaratchy met students and colleagues from the University of Leicester.
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Walnut Street collection
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/collections/all/walnut-street
The Walnut Street collection is comprised of 26 interviews featuring the recollections of residents of the Walnut Street and Bede Park area of Leicester, ranging from the First World War to the 1990s. Find out more about the project.
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Talking about Technology collection
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/collections/all/talking-about-technology
The Talking about Technology collection is made up of 39 interviews with interviewees discussing the changes in agricultural technology and industrial process in Melton Mowbray. Find out more about the collection.