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Expert opinions cover migraines Juno and crimefighting technology
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/expert-opinions-cover-migraines-juno-and-crime-fighting-technology
Dr Katherine Foxhall from the School of History, Politics and International Relations (HyPIR) has written an article for The Conversation discussing how attitudes towards migraines have changed over time.
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Leicester diabetes experts gather for international conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/leicester-diabetes-experts-gather-for-international-conference
Leicester diabetes experts will be speaking at a global discussion on diabetes self-management and prevention in Denmark this week.
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Language of Kurds analysed at University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/language-of-kurds-analysed-at-university-of-leicester
The language of the Kurds has come under scrutiny at an event at the University of Leicester. The Kurdistan International Studies Unit (KISU) organised the first of its events of the year as part of the Public Lecture Series on the Kurds and the Middle East.
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Genetic properties help identify illegally traded tropical hardwood
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/genetic-properties-help-identify-illegally-traded-tropical-hardwood
Around 30-90 percent of all tropical hardwood is logged illegally. Checks on the origin of wood, however thorough, are not particularly effective because documentation may be fraudulent.
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Archaeology
https://le.ac.uk/botanic-garden/education/primary/archaeology
Learn more about the Local History Archaeology programme that we offer to primary school children.
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Renaissance Literature B
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/en2320
Module code: EN2320 (double module) This module introduces you to the landmark texts of the English Renaissance (excluding drama).
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Harem and Hijab: Writing about Women in Islam from the 17th Century to the Present
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/en3162
Module code: EN3162 The word harem, derived from the Arabic word haram meaning forbidden or sacrosanct, came to the Western world in the 17th century by means of the Ottoman Empire.
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Early Modern Letter-Writing: Culture and Practice
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/en7245
Module code: EN7245 In early modern society, if you were not able to speak to your interlocutor face-to-face, then a letter was your main alternative option for communication.
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Global Strategy, International Marketing and Operations Management
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/mn7053
Module code: MN7053 This module encompasses three sections: Strategic Management; Marketing; and, Operations all at the international level. In the first unit, you will become familiar with different schools of strategic management (i.e.
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British Romany Project
https://le.ac.uk/impact-of-diasporas/related-research/british-romany-project
This University of Leicester study was carried out by Matt Sears who was studying for a PhD in the Centre for Regional and Local History. Matt was responsible for all the historical and genealogical research.