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• Hidden histories revealed at Bradgate Park

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/hidden-histories-revealed-at-bradgate-park

  In just the first two weeks of a five-year archaeological project at Bradgate Park, a team of students and staff from the University have unearthed thousands of years of history.

• 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).

• The Belmont House Society and the Founding of the University

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2017/09/13/the-belmont-house-society-and-the-founding-of-the-university-of-leicester/

  The contribution of the Belmont House Society to the founding of the University of Leicester

• Ukraine war realises predictions of nuclear power plant threat, says Leicester civil safety expert

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/august/nuclear-power-plant-ukraine

  As Ukraine conflict continues, new book by University of Leicester researcher argues that nuclear facilities are more likely to be targeted, and damage to power plants risks radiological contamination of the environment over vast areas.

• Policy on student engagement

  https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/engagement-monitoring/policy

  Download the policy on student engagement (PDF, 196kb) Introduction and scope 1.1 Regular engagement is an important aspect of learning and the student experience. Students who engage with all aspects of their programme are more likely to succeed with their studies. 1.

• Offer Holder Hub

  https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/offer-holders

  We don’t want you to miss out on the benefits of attending a University of Leicester Offer Holder Day, which is why we’ve moved everything online.

• Landmark Poetry

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/landmark-poetry

  On Wednesday 9 May, celebrated writer and broadcaster Lemn Sissay MBE will be discussing Landmark Poetry at the University of Leicester’s 7th Annual Creative Writing Lecture. Lemn Sissay is the author of several books of poetry alongside articles, records, public art, and plays.

• Where is the riskiest place to live?

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2016/05/03/where-is-the-riskiest-place-to-live/

  Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on May 3, 2016 Download the latest world ranking from United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security.  It considers risk from extreme natural events and ranks 117 nations.

• Satisfied with a Bad Job?

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/2015/12/17/satisfied-with-a-bad-job/

  Posted by Glynne Williams in School of Business Blog on December 17, 2015 Unemployment stands at a seven year low .

• Study reveals mysteries of enzyme mechanism

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/study-reveals-mysteries-of-enzyme-mechanism

  An international research team led by our University has made a breakthrough advance by trapping an intermediate in the mechanism of enzymes called heme peroxidases and determining its structure using a beam of neutrons from the heart of a nuclear reactor.