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Introduction to Comparative Politics: Europe and the USA
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/pl1014
Module code: PL1014 This module will help you understand the political systems and institutions of different European countries and the USA.
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Introduction to Comparative Politics: Europe and the USA
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/pl1114
Module code: PL1114 This module will help you understand the political systems and institutions of different European countries and the USA.
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King’s Birthday Honour recognises researcher’s dedication to saving peatlands
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/kings-birthday-honour-recognises-researchers-dedication-saving-peatlands
A University of Leicester geographer who has dedicated her career to preserving the world’s peatlands has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Get to know your brain at Neuroscience events for Brain Awareness Day
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/neuroscience-research-demonstrated-for-brain-awareness-day-1
The University will be hosting two events for Brain Awareness Day on Wednesday 15 March. GCSE and A-Level students are invited to attend an afternoon of activities which will explain a range of brain research between 12.30-3.30pm followed by an evening event for all from 6pm.
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The death penalty and international anti-drug operations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/the-death-penalty-and-international-anti-drug-operations
A human rights campaigner is to speak at our University on how European Union support for anti-drug operations internationally should change in light of the increased use of the death penalty for drug offences.
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Academic gives insights into part-time study for the Guardian
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/academic-gives-insights-into-part-time-study-for-the-guardian
For those considering taking up part-time study, the co-chair of our flexible and distance learning group spoke to the Guardian recently to give some advice on what qualities you need to succeed as a postgraduate Master’s student.
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University application guidance
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit/study/applicants/guidance
Check guidance for refugees and asylum seekers who want to apply to university in the UK, including course choices and funding options, meeting entry criteria, when and how to apply via UCAS, how to apply for a sanctuary scholarship.
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Call for Armed Forces personnel to share stories of transition to healthcare careers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/june/armed-forces
To coincide with Armed Forces Day 2022 (Saturday 25 June), Leicester health professionals have launched a major new research project which could provide solutions to the NHS’ staff shortage crisis by helping veterans transition into civilian careers.
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Strategic Human Resource Management
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/mn3012
Module code: MN3102 The module provides theoretical and practical insights into how Human Resource Management (HRM) can be deployed to influence overall organisation strategy.
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Feminism
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/pl3060
Module code: PL3060 Feminism is one of the key social movements of the last two centuries. The fight for true equality of the sexes is one that is as important today as ever, and this module will introduce you to key concepts, variants and discussions within feminism.