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  • Thrown to the Lions? New evidence revealed for the use of lions during executions in Roman Britain

    Archaeologists in Leicester have discovered an elaborately-decorated Roman bronze key handle portraying the execution of captives in the arena by throwing them to lions. The handle portrays a ‘Barbarian’ grappling with a lion, together with four naked youths cowering in terror.

  • Research student projects

    Browse some of our research students’ projects which have incorporated the use of the bone laboratory in Archaeology and Ancient History.

  • Post-War history exhibition concludes

    The Oral History of Post-War Leicester 1945-1962 project is coming to an end and has marked this with an afternoon exhibition at the Newarke Houses Museum in Leicester.

  • Identifying barriers and solutions to under-reporting

    Find out more about our research into identifying barriers and solutions to under-reporting, focusing on the under-reporting of hate crime among LGBT victims. This research was conducted by the University of Leicester's Centre for Hate Studies.

  • Not for the likes of you

    In 2001 RCMG were commissioned to undertake a research audit to advise cultural organisations on how to develop more inclusive messages.

  • The hosiery industry

    Leicester is famous for its garment factories and has a rich history of work within the hosiery industry. Learn more about this history, including working hours, apprenticeships and the industry's migrant workforce.

  • Spend a year abroad

    The majority of courses in English at the University of Leicester offer the option to spend a year studying abroad. Find out more about how this can enrich your studies.

  • Top honours for nine influential individuals

    Influential individuals from the worlds of business, art, education, and more have received honorary degrees from the University of Leicester.

  • Contact us

    Please contact us with questions about the distance learning application process, payments, registration or starting your studies.

  • Leicester researcher wins National Hate Crime Award

    Dr Stevie-Jade Hardy from our Centre for Hate Studies based at our Department of Criminology has won the ‘Research and Innovation Upstander’ award category at the National Hate Crime Awards.

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