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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...
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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.
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Discovery of new 430 million-year-old fossils challenges our understanding of ancient molluscs
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/punk-emo
Study involving University of Leicester scientist examines ‘exceptionally preserved’ soft tissues in fossils
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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’.
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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...
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Academic Practice
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/mn7366
Module code: MN7366 During this module, you'll identify and appreciate the range of, and differences between, quantitative and qualitative data-based empirical studies that inform the study of Human Resource Management and Training (HRM&T).
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Projects
https://le.ac.uk/impact-of-diasporas/projects
The Impact of Diasporas on the Making of Britain programme was driven by six linked projects incorporating some of the latest research in archaeology, genetics, history, linguistics, social psychology, and place-name studies.
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Media Research Methods
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ms7400
Module code: MS7400 During this module you’ll explore and assess many of the theories behind media research that you can apply to your own studies. You’ll start by exploring the basic concepts widely used in the research process, and the nature of the research process.
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Media Research Methods
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ms7400
Module code: MS7400 During this module you’ll explore and assess many of the theories behind media research that you can apply to your own studies. You’ll start by exploring the basic concepts widely used in the research process, and the nature of the research process.
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Modern Languages and English BA
https://le.ac.uk/courses/modern-languages-and-english-ba/2026
Modern Languages|Leicester is one of the best places in the UK to study Modern Languages, and we frequently rank high for student satisfaction in the annual National Student Survey. You can study your chosen foreign language at Beginners or Advanced level.