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• Heritage Field Project

  https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/hs2802

  Module code: HS2802 Participating in this module will give you hands on experience working in the heritage industry, offering you invaluable experience for the future.

• Research

  https://le.ac.uk/history/research

  History at the University of Leicester has a longstanding reputation for excellence in historical research. Our academics have a broad range of research expertise covering a wide chronological and geographical range. Find out more.

• 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.

• Runic charms and boat burials to be discussed at Viking symposium

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/runic-charms-and-boat-burials-to-be-discussed-at-upcoming-symposium

  From burials in boats to the perceived magical properties of runic charms, members of the public are invited to come together at the University to learn about the latest research developments in the world of Vikings during the annual Midlands Viking Symposium on Saturday 25...

• Pterosaurs needed feet on the ground to become giants

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/pterosaur

  University of Leicester study determines when and how pterosaurs went from tiny tree-climbers to towering terrestrial titans

• Shanty Towns and Museums in Rio de Janeiro

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/museumstudies/2013/04/03/shanty-towns-and-museums-in-rio-de-janeiro/

  Posted by Sheila Watson in School of Museum Studies Blog on April 3, 2013 Every now and then something takes your breath away and makes you rethink everything you ever thought you knew about museums.

• Fight fire with fire? Managing complex contracts when the other party becomes difficult

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/2018/05/16/fight-fire-with-fire-managing-complex-contracts-when-the-other-party-becomes-difficult/

  Posted by hconnolly in School of Business Blog on May 16, 2018   In his second blog ( first blog can be found here ) Dr Haward Soper, recently awarded his PhD, discusses his doctoral findings, giving fascinating insights into the relationships between different parties...

• Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 19 25 November

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-19-25-november

  Dr Daniel Ladley from the Department of Economics has written an article for The Conversation discussing how cooperative groups work better than competitive groups.

• David Watkin

  https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/david-watkin

  We have learned, with sadness, of the death of Mr David Watkin, who was instrumental in the founding of Leicester Medical School. The following obituary, by David's daughter Sally Watkin, originally appeared in the BMJ.

• 100 not out for Chemistry at Leicester

  https://le.ac.uk/chemistry/about/anniversary

  Celebrating 100 years of the School of Chemistry at the University of Leicester. A century old and still going strong.