What's on this week at the University of Leicester
Monday 7 May 2012
Bank holiday - University closed
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Dancebite
Free lunchtime entertainment from De Montfort University students
- Embrace Arts, 12.45pm, free, More information
Homicidal Crime Across Space and Time. Why are some societies so much more murderous than others?
Public inaugural lecture by Professor Peter King (School of Historical Studies)
- Ken Edwards Building, Lecture Theatre 1, 5.30pm, free, More information
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Criminology Postgraduate Open Afternoon
Find out about Masters courses and research degrees in the department. Includes a seminar on 'Casualties of War'.
- 154 Upper New Walk, 2.30pm, free, More information
Symposium on patient and public involvement
One-day event organised by the Foundation for the Sociology of Health and Illness and the University's Research Unit on Civil Society.
- 22-28 Princess Road West, 10.00am, free, More information
Thursday 10 May 2012
The English Castle
Public lecture by Dr Carolyne Larrington (University of Oxford) for the Medieval Research Centre.
- Ken Edwards Building, Lecture Theatre 3, 6.00pm, free, More information
Basement Jaxx (DJ set)
Plus I am in Love, Boy Kid Cloud. In aid of the University's Cardiovascular Research Centre Appeal.
- O2 Academy, More information
Friday 11 May 2012
Games People Play - preview party
Launch of exhibition of sport-inspired media by East Midlands and Indian artists.
- Embrace Arts, 5.30pm, free, More information
The Coull Quartet
Music by Mendelssohn, Shostakovich and Schubert. In association with Embrace Arts.
- Fraser Noble Hall, 7.30pm, £15/12, More information
Saturday 12 May 2012
Adult Learners' Week drop-in session
Find out about opportunities for lifelong learning.
- Belgrave Library, 12.00pm, free, More information
Gardening workshop: Hanging Baskets
Make your own hanging basket. All materials and plants supplied. Advance booking required.
- Botanic Garden, 10.00am, £25, More information
Let's Dance: Signatures - sold out
Showcase of solos and duets by emerging and established artists.
- Embrace Arts, 7.30pm, More information
Formal Warning
Plus Amy Can Flyy
- O2 Academy, 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
Keeping the Peace: 650 years serving the community
Touring exhibition: a fascinating look at the ancient role of the magistrate and the history behind its firm foundation.
- School of Law, 16 April-30 May 2012, free, 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
