News and events
Criminologist Appointed as Trustee to World’s Oldest Penal Reform Charity
Dr Neil Chakraborti has been invited to join the Board of Trustees at the Howard League for Penal Reform.
Criminology research highlights mixed responses to equality legislation
University of Leicester criminologist Neil Chakraborti has led a project investigating the impact of recent legislation tackling targeted violence and harassment.
University of Leicester in the News, 1 - 17 November 2011
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media.
Criminology graduate's award-winning insights into security
Former University student wins prestigious prize for her dissertation
Leicester graduate presents programme on fight against racism
Barbara Jacobs recalls how the University was one of few places where multiculturalism was practised and accepted.
Leicester criminologist speaks at pan-European symposium
Dr Neil Chakraborti was recently invited to speak at a symposium on the Philosophy of Hate Crime held in Gothenburg.
University of Leicester in the News: 8 August – 4 September 2011
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media
Leicester experts talk to BBC about riots
University of Leicester academics explain the difference between civil unrest now and in the 1980s, and the relevance of social media.
Leicester graduates in the news: Steve Talbot
Detective Superintendent Steve Talbot has brought a 30 year career in policing to an end.
University of Leicester in the News: 4 - 17 July 2011
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media
Chile reception for Leicester criminologists
University of Leicester experts invited to Santiago to advise authorities on criminal reoffending.
Honours for Professor of Therapeutics and forensics expert
Congratulations to our two colleagues who have been recognised in today’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Leicester Exchanges continue: arts funding, the Euro and more
Join in the latest discussions on the Leicester Exchanges website.
Criminology Distance Learning Open Afternoon, 1 June
A chance to find out about studying criminology from home.
Feature film debut for Leicester's criminology expertise
Did you see The Next Three Days at the cinema earlier this year? And did you spot the University of Leicester’s vital contribution to the plot?
University of Leicester in the News: 9 - 15 May
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media
University of Leicester in the News: 4 to 10 April
A regular review of coverage of the University in the media
Islamophobia, unveiled: new research from the Department of Criminology
A study by a University of Leicester criminology postgraduate examines the extent of victimisation of veiled Muslim women in the UK.
University of Leicester in the News: 28 March to 3 April
A regular review of coverage of the University in the media
