News and events
Guest lecture on ‘Understanding the changing British psyche’
Free public lecture from Penny Young, Chief Executive of NatCen Social Research, will explain how the group’s British Social Attitudes survey helps chart sensitive issues among the British public
Broadcast date announced for quiz show recorded at the University of Leicester
The BBC's 3rd Degree programme will be broadcast on Radio 4 on Monday 15th and Saturday 20th April
Children’s fashion reveals big issues in contemporary society
University of Leicester sociologist to highlight children’s own mixed reactions to controversial clothing styles in a seminar on Wednesday 20 March 2013
Are you thinking about postgraduate study?
University of Leicester to host Postgraduate Open Evening on Tuesday 19th March
Religious conversion and race-based perceptions in crime to be explored at University of Leicester lectures
Doctoral graduates from the Department of Sociology and Criminology to give Inaugural lectures on 6 March
Social Science of 100 Objects to Be Launched In February 2013
New University of Leicester project examines the familiar from a new perspective
'The hardest part of parenting is when a child is aged 13': Leicester sociologist discusses
University of Leicester academic comments on Netmums report on BBC Radio Leicester
‘Our Leicester’: Understanding a Multicultural City
University of Leicester event on 7 November will produce a ‘Youth Manifesto’ for a successful multicultural city
University of Leicester to host lecture by Professor Lord Anthony Giddens
World-renowned sociologist will speak about the formidable challenges posed by global warming in an already fully booked lecture
First global Day of the Girl gets support from Leicester sociologist
UN’s first day for awareness of girls’ issues on 11 October
Leicester academic recalls "appalling terror" of Hillsborough
Sociologist John Williams, Liverpool FC's official 'biographer', shares memories of fateful day.
Leicester academic’s report on press coverage of UK riots sparks media attention
Study examines media’s impact on communities during the riots
Experts reflect on riots reporting
News outlets need to be held to account for their coverage of the English riots, a report by a Leicester sociologist has argued.
More from the University carry the flame for the Olympics
Vikki Orvice, reporter and patient governor; and Lucy Watson, student who works with children with special needs.
Fulbright scholars welcomed
Sociologist and soccer player on their way over here from the United States.
A fortnight in University News: 5 - 20 April
The campus may have been quiet over the Easter break but there was still plenty of activity here at Leicester.
University of Leicester in the News, 8 - 31 March 2012
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media.
The Week In University News: 3 – 9 March
In a week packed with news stories, we saw students battle at Bosworth and host a dating game show for charity; academics spoke on surnames and social media; and we welcomed our new glassblower to the campus.
Race and comedy: a serious topic
As Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival comes to a close, Leicester research explores why racist jokes aren’t a laughing matter
Next inaugural lecture questions assumptions on gender and health
Free public lecture by Professor Ellen Annandale examines problems with gender-specific health cultures
