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Ghoulish practice of gibbeting corpses haunted public of the eighteenth century
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/ghoulish-practice-of-gibbeting-corpses-haunted-public-of-the-eighteenth-century
Today, a typical Halloween night might include people dressing up as ghosts, ghouls and a creepy clown or two in order to frighten passers-by. But some of the disturbing practices from history might be more harrowing than a modern audience is used to encountering.
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Finance Division
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/professional-services/finance
We are the Finance Division. We manage the University’s financial activity and are responsible for supporting the delivery of our ambitious Strategic Plan.
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Sarah Casewell
https://le.ac.uk/inspirational-women/sarah-casewell
Sarah is the Co-Chair for The Women’s Forum, which supports the work and careers of women at the University.
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Physics and Astronomy April 2021 Digest
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/04/30/physics-and-astronomy-april-2021-digest/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 30 April 2021 With the end of the spring term, the Easter break, and the approach of the summer exam period, life in the School of Physics and Astronomy remains as busy as ever.
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Genetic tool to predict adult heart attack risk in childhood
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/08-genetic-tool-to-predict-adult-heart-attack-risk-in-childhood
Powerful technology that paves way for early interventions to prevent heart attacks developed by international team involving Leicester researchers
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Public lecture to mark the 350th anniversary of John Miltons epic Paradise Lost
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/public-lecture-to-mark-the-350th-anniversary-of-john-milton2019s-epic-paradise-lost
An upcoming public lecture will mark and celebrate the 350th anniversary of John Milton’s epic Paradise Lost. Delivered by Professor Karen Edwards (Exeter) on 20 October from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm in the Library of Birmingham, the lecture is entitled ‘Slow Love in Paradise Lost‘.
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Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Science and Engineering
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/senior-management/executive-board/pvc-and-head-of-college-cse
Find out more about our Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Science and Engineering.
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Mars closest to Earth in over a decade on Monday 30 May
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/mars-closest-to-earth-in-over-a-decade-on-monday-30-may
On Bank Holiday Monday, be prepared for a celestial surprise as a planetary body sidles up next to us - or at least 46 million miles away.
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Runic charms and boat burials to be discussed at Viking symposium
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/runic-charms-and-boat-burials-to-be-discussed-at-upcoming-symposium
From burials in boats to the perceived magical properties of runic charms, members of the public are invited to come together at the University to learn about the latest research developments in the world of Vikings during the annual Midlands Viking Symposium on Saturday 25...
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Charity leader honoured with public service award by University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/may/charity-leader-public-service-alumni-award-university-leicester
A charity leader who has transformed protections for women experiencing violence across the Middle East and North Africa has been recognised by her alma mater.