What's on this week at the University of Leicester
Tuesday 12 June 2012
Web Security Workshop
For businesses, organised by Department of Computer Science.
- Rattray Lecture Theatre, 9.45am, free (booking required), More information
Soundbite
Free lunchtime entertainment from the University Orchestra and Music Scholars.
- Embrace Arts, 12.45pm, free, More information
Stone Cold Beauties: The Use of Sculpture in the English Country House and its Landscapes
Study day organised by Centre for the Study of the Country House. Speaker: Dr Sophie Oosterwijk.
- Lamport Hall, Northants, £40, More information
Border Crossings: Journeys between Work Place and University
Public inaugural lecture by Professor Hilary Burgess (School of Education)
- Ken Edwards Building, Lecture Theatre 1, 5.30pm, free, More information
Wednesday 13 June 2012
Grand Olympic Festival
Recreating the forgotten Leicester Olympics of 1866.
- Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College rugby pitch, 11.00am, More information
New Directions in Media Research: Postgraduate Research Day
Conference for postgraduate research students, organised by Department of Media and Communication.
- Bankfield House, 132 New Walk, More information
Masterclass in Chemistry
One-day CPD course for A-level teachers, at the Science Learning Centre East Midlands.
- School of Education, £150, More information
The damage caused by drugs, or the damage
caused by drug policy
Public lecture by Julian Buchanan for the Department of Criminology. Part of the Scarman Lecture Series.
- Frank and Katherine May Lecture Theatre, Henry Wellcome Building, 4.30pm, free, More information
Thursday 14 June 2012
Getting Practical
One-day CPD course for secondary teachers, at the Science Learning Centre East Midlands.
- School of Education, £150, More information
The Browning Version
By Terence Ratigan, presented by LUTeatre.
- Queen's Hall, Percy Gee Building, 7.30pm, £7/£5, More information
Friday 15 June 2012
Visual Culture Research: Access All Areas?
One-day symposium organised by the School of Historical Studies with The Salon and IDeoGRAMS.
- Attenborough Seminar Block, 10.00am, free, More information
CLEAPSS Radiation Protection Supervisor Training
One-day CPD course for secondary/A-level teachers, at the Science Learning Centre East Midlands.
- School of Education, £130, More information
The Browning Version
By Terence Ratigan, presented by LUTeatre.
- Queen's Hall, Percy Gee Building, 7.30pm, £7/£5, More information
Andy Kirkland's Swinging Bass Band
Music at the Arts Bar
- Embrace Arts, 8.00pm, £8/£5, More information
Saturday 16 June 2012
Plant Swap
Bring some plants to offer, and choose something you want in exchange. Refreshments available at Beaumont House.
- Botanic Garden, 11.00am, free, More information
British Society on the Small Screen
One-day conference on television history, funded by the Economic History Society.
- 1 Salisbury Road, 10.00am, free, More information
Building Shared Heritages Open Day
Local groups and associations can meet University researchers to discuss ways to help facilitate HLF award application. Organised by the College of Arts, Humanities and Law.
- University of Leicester, 10.30am, free, More information
Family Fun with Stories Workshop
For ages 2-6 years. Part of the Spark Children's Arts Festival.
- Embrace Arts, 2.00pm, £4 per child (adults and 14+ free), More information
The Browning Version
By Terence Ratigan, presented by LUTeatre.
- Queen's Hall, Percy Gee Building, 7.30pm, £7/£5, More information
Little Night Terrors
Plus Shelby Court
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O2 Academy, More information
Sunday 17 June 2012
Plant Swap
Bring some plants to offer, and choose something you want in exchange. Refreshments available at Beaumont House
- Botanic Garden, 11.00am, free, More information
Hatch: Scratch
Works in progress by local performance artists.
- Embrace Arts, 6.00pm, free, More information
Bardi Young Musician's Concert Series
Showcasing young Leicestershire talent in the field of Classical Music. Mark Li and Bardi Symphony Orchestra perform Mozart, plus music by Mendelssohn, Delius and Beethoven. In association with Embrace Arts.
- Fraser Noble Hall, 2.30pm, £10/£3, More information
Ongoing exhibitions
Games People Play
Sport-inspired media by East Midlands and Indian artists.
- Embrace Arts, 8 May - 29 June 2012, More information
The Order of Things
Material from Leicester Arts and Museum Service, curated by Museum Studies postgraduates.
- School of Museum Studies, 19 University Road, until 17 June, More information
