Interdisciplinary research and teaching

The Victorian Studies Centre at the University of Leicester has a distinguished record of innovation and excellence in interdisciplinary research and teaching at postgraduate level. Established in 1966 with a generous grant from the Leverhulme Trust, it is the longest established Victorian Studies Centre in Britain.

Internationally renowned staff

The Centre's research and teaching staff are drawn from the College of Arts, Humanities and Law, and comprise members of the School of English, the School of Historical Studies which includes the internationally renowned Centres for Urban History and English Local History, and the Department of History of Art and Film.

Hear a podcast of Professor Gail Marshall, Director of Victorian Studies, discussing the Centre (00:04:30).