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Unique Iron Age shield found by Leicester archaeologists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/may/23-enderby-iron-age-bark-shield
A unique bark shield from the Iron Age has been discovered by archaeologists from the University of Leicester, the only one of its kind ever found in Europe.
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Histories of Medicine
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/hs2240
Module code: HS2240 This module starts in the 17th century and runs through to the present day, and will give you an overview of the highly contested rise of modern medicine.
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Local research study contributes to global findings which pinpoint genes for depression across ethnicities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/exceed
A University of Leicester study has contributed to the world’s largest and most diverse genetic study ever into major depression, helping to reveal nearly 300 previously unknown genetic links to the condition
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Global study identifies a safer treatment of acute stroke
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/global-study-identifies-a-safer-treatment-of-acute-stroke
The safety of a controversial clot-busting drug has been investigated by researchers, who have shown a modified dosage can reduce serious bleeding in the brain and improve survival rates.
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Space education experts assemble in Leicester for ESA conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/16-esa-conference
Space education experts from across Europe are gathering at the University this week for the third European Space Agency Symposium on Space Educational Activities, which runs 16-18 September.
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Leicester health researcher recognised with NIHR Senior Investigator Award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/mccann-nihr-senior-investigator-leicester
Professor Gerry McCann has been awarded a prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator award to advance his healthcare work
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Criminal Law, Criminal Justice and Criminology
https://le.ac.uk/law/research/research-themes/criminal-law-criminal-justice-and-criminology
The Criminal Law, Criminal Justice and Criminology research cluster is comprised of staff engaged in research related to criminal justice matters, from the substantive criminal law to the administration of justice to criminological perspectives.
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Urban life
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/collections/urban-life
Learn more about the collections about urban life in the East Midlands Oral History Archive.
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Full systematic physical examination of the newborn infant
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/mw2014
Module code: MW2014 This module is facilitated through lead lectures and workshops, case studies, demonstration and simulation, directed reading and online learning.
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Full systematic physical examination of the newborn infant
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/mw2014
Module code: MW2014 This module is facilitated through lead lectures and workshops, case studies, demonstration and simulation, directed reading and online learning.