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Lines of descent
https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/identification/genetics/lines-of-descent
DNA analysis of the Greyfriars bones was crucial to confirming their identity as those of Richard III. But that analysis would be meaningless without something for comparison.
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Leicester archaeologist backs county treasures for national poll
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/leicester-archaeologist-backs-county-treasures-for-national-poll
Richard Buckley, Director of University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) and Project Manager for the Grey Friars dig that unearthed the remains of King Richard III in 2012, has shown his support for two world-renowned treasures in Leicestershire which are in the...
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Multilingualism
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/en7115
Module code: EN7115 In this module, you'll discuss linguistic and cultural diversity with a particular focus on bilingual/multilingual and multicultural communities in the UK and elsewhere.
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Sending Christmas cards won't lead to COVID spread, says Leicester academic
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/november/xmas-cards
A Leicester academic has advised it is safe to send Christmas cards this year to friends and loved ones, as the risk of COVID-19 infection is “low”.
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In my prison notebook
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/carchipelago/2016/08/29/in-my-prison-notebook/
Posted by Carrie Crockett in Carceral Archipelago on August 29, 2016 Last year I came across a rare archival find: multiple editions of a 19th century prison newspaper covertly produced by Russian inmates between 1890 and 1905.
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3 Lessons Learned From Failed QI Projects
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/medicalleaders/2018/08/23/3-lessons-learned-from-failed-qi-projects/
Posted by Nate in Medical Leadership in the Foundations on August 23, 2018 Dr Hannah Laidley, AFY2, University of Leicester Quality improvement work can feel inescapable. That’s because it is; we have to do it to progress through the foundation programme.
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Introducing SKYLARK
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/10/26/introducing-skylark/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 26 October 2020 The SKYLARK rocket dominates our newly-revamped foyer in the School of Physics and Astronomy. This blog post provides some of the history of Leicester’s involvement in the SKYLARK project.
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Netball teams 24hour sponsored shootout raises over 1000 for Open Hands charity
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/netball-team2019s-24-hour-sponsored-shootout-raises-over-ps1000-for-open-hands-charity-1
The University’s Netball team have recently raised over £1000 for the Open Hands charity through a 24 hour sponsored shootout on campus.
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Centre aims
https://le.ac.uk/empathy/about/aims
Learn more about the aims of the Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare.
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Country Houses and the British Empire: How Imperialism Transformed Britain’s Colonial Countryside
https://le.ac.uk/courses/mooc-colonial-countryside/2022
Explore the fascinating histories of Britain’s colonial houses and their links to the British Empire.