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Spanish Language (Beginners)
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/sp1040
Module code: SP1040 Our language modules for Beginners are intensive courses which bring you up to A2 Level of the common European Framework for languages (CEFR) in a year.
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Creative achievements for Criminology in Practice Masters students
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/creative-achievements-for-criminology-in-practice-master2019s-students
A selection of students on the University’s Criminology in Practice MSc course have recently illustrated their creative flair. As part of the ‘Preparing for Placement’ module, students were tasked with writing a reflective portfolio.
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Saffron Past and Present collection
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/collections/all/saffron-past-present
The Saffron Past and Present collection is comprised of materials which were collected as research for the book: 'The Story of the Saff.' Find out more about the collection.
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John Bradshaw (1942-2019)
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2019/john-bradshaw
It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of former Head Groundskeeper John Bradshaw. John, who passed away on Monday 11 November, worked at the University from 1965 until his retirement in 2008.
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How fandom can be viewed as a form or substitute for religion
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/how-fandom-can-be-viewed-as-a-form-or-substitute-for-religion
The extent to which mass following of popular culture – popular music stars, TV shows or football fandom – can act as a form of faith for followers is to be explored at an international conference hosted at Leicester between 28-30 July.
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Conference to examine the complex history of immigration
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/conference-to-examine-immigrations-complex-history
Immigration, its causes and its consequences, may be a contentious topic in the 21st century, but it is by no means a new phenomenon.
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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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Expert opinions cover referees the Anthropocene and the Hillsborough Inquests
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/expert-opinions-cover-referees-the-anthropocene-and-the-hillsborough-inquests
John Williams from the Department of Sociology has written an article for the Leicester Mercury discussing how referees should be cut a little slack to help the game survive intact.
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Animated film showcases risk-free ways to support victims of hate crime
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/animated-film-showcases-risk-free-ways-to-support-victims-of-hate-crime
The Centre for Hate Studies has produced a short animated film urging members of the public not to turn a blind eye when witnessing acts of hate and hostility.
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ESA space education conference declared a success
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/26-esa-conference-report
Space education experts from across Europe gathered at the University last week for the third European Space Agency Symposium on Space Educational Activities.