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• Crowdsourcing using an online noticeboard

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/lli/2016/07/20/crowdsourcing-using-an-online-noticeboard/

  Posted by Rachel Tunstall in Leicester Learning Institute: Enhancing learning and teaching on July 20, 2016 Padlet  is a free online noticeboard, which enables you to post thoughts and ideas on ‘sticky notes’.

• Research degrees

  https://le.ac.uk/american-studies/study/research-degrees

  Academics in American Studies at the University of Leicester are research-active and specialists in their areas. Find out more about studying a PhD or MPhil in American Studies: discover our research interests, find a supervisor and learn about funding opportunities.

• New exhibition inspired by iconic Leicester playwright Joe Orton to open its doors

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/new-exhibition-inspired-by-iconic-leicester-playwright-joe-orton-to-open-its-doors

  A new exhibition inspired by the life and work of Leicester-born playwright Joe Orton will open its doors at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in London on Sunday 5 February.

• Researchers shed light on why and how Stonehenge was built

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/researchers-shed-light-on-why-and-how-stonehenge-was-built

  Excavation of two quarries in Wales by a team of archaeologists and geologists - including Dr Rob Ixer, a researcher with the Department of Geology - has confirmed they are sources of Stonehenge’s ‘bluestones’, shedding light on how they were quarried...

• Recognising the support needs of victims

  https://le.ac.uk/hate-studies/research/recognising-the-support-needs-of-victims

  Learn about our report on recognising the support needs of victims - a piece of research conducted by the University of Leicester's Centre for Hate Studies. The research examined the specialist support needs of hate crime victims in Hertfordshire.

• Supporting student transition: mid-term personal tutor meeting

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/lli/2019/09/18/supporting-student-transition-mid-term-personal-tutor-meeting/

  Posted by Steve Rooney in Leicester Learning Institute: Enhancing learning and teaching on September 18, 2019 This is a draft preview version of a resource currently in production.

• Royal Society Summer Science festival set to inspire next generation of space scientists

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/06/30/royal-society-summer-science-festival-set-to-inspire-next-generation-of-space-scientists/

  Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 30 June 2021 Space experts from the University of Leicester will look to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers with a series of live events exploring Mars as part of The Royal Society’s...

• Simon Cole

  https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/simon-cole

  We have learned, with deep regret, of the recent passing of Simon Cole, just weeks after his retirement from the position of Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police.

• Research degrees

  https://le.ac.uk/medieval/study/research-degrees

  The Medieval Research Centre at Leicester has a research culture that is perfect for pursuing advanced research in medieval studies. Find out more about PhD and MPhil opportunities offered by our affiliated departments.

• Research degrees

  https://le.ac.uk/victorian-studies/study/research-degrees

  The Victorian Studies Centre at Leicester has a lively community of doctoral students, who register with the department most connected with their research topic (English, History or History of Art).