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• Study raises important questions about lockdown effects on BAME communities

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/july/lockdown-effects-on-bame-communities

  New research by University of Leicester academics reveals lockdown measures imposed in late March, during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, may not have been as effective in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities with data showing that cases in these...

• Study Abroad at the University of Leicester

  https://le.ac.uk/cite/study-abroad-unit/incoming/enquiry

  Study with us for a semester or full academic year and join our community of Citizens of Change. Experience university life in a vibrant, diverse and friendly UK city, whilst earning credits that are transferable to your home university. Start your journey here today!

• Pioneering study identifies over 100 genes linked to thyroid hormone levels

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/thyroid

  A new study has identified over 100 genes linked to thyroid hormone levels, shedding light on the causes of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism (underactive and overactive thyroid).

• Unique protein signatures linked to ethnicity and changes in physical activity observed in new study

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/diabetes-ethnicity-protein-study-leicester

  A Leicester study has shed light on why people of South Asian (SA) origin may face a higher risk of cardiometabolic disorders and respond differently to physical activity compared to White European people

• The Leicester Award: employability ‘baked into’ study

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/december/leicester-award

  The Leicester Award, an employability programme embedded in all undergraduate courses, provides students with an opportunity to develop their self-awareness and reflective abilities.

• Philippa Walton

  https://le.ac.uk/people/philippa-walton

  The academic profile of Dr Philippa Walton, Lecturer in Roman Archaeology at University of Leicester

• HumanKind

  https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/humankind

  We are looking afresh at Calke Abbey’s past, reassessing the stories told about this place and exploring their potential to foster more meaningful connections.

• Studying as a mature student: David's story

  https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/study/undergraduate/mature-student-stories

  "I can still remember filling in my personal statement and pausing only briefly to reflect on why I wanted to read archaeology at Leicester. "It was a long-standing itch that needed scratching" was how I answered that one.

• Locating Art

  https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/mu7002

  Module code: MU7002 Locating Art examines the relationship between art, agency and social change across diverse locations and contexts including art museums; indigenous and rural art spaces; biennials; contemporary art centres, and the digital world.

• Doing Historical Archaeology

  https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/ar7530

  Module code: AR7530 This module explores archaeological issues related to later historical archaeology, and will allow you to develop skills in the interpretation of material culture – not only excavated sites, but also material in museums, standing structures and historical...