What's on this week at the University of Leicester
Monday 14 May 2012
Adult Learners' Week drop-in session
Find out about opportunities for lifelong learning.
- Leicester Central Library, 12.00pm, free, More information
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Adult Learners' Week drop-in session
Find out about opportunities for lifelong learning.
- Evington Library, 10.00am, free, More information
Dancebite
Free lunchtime entertainment from De Montfort University students
- Embrace Arts, 12.45pm, free, More information
Wednesday 16 May 2012
Adult Learners' Week drop-in session
Find out about opportunities for lifelong learning.
- Highfields Library, 3.00pm, free, More information
From Big Bang to Biospheres
Public lecture by the Astronomer Royal, Sir Martin Rees, for the Haldane Society.
- Ken Edwards Building, Lecture Theatre 1, 6.00pm, free, More information
Thursday 17 May 2012
Festival of Postgraduate Research
Fifty of our best research students display and discuss their work. Open to the public.
- Charles Wilson Building, 11.00am, free, More information
Memory, Brain and Genes – and Some Educational Recommendations
Public lecture by Professor Andrew R Mayes (University of Manchester). Annual Sluckin Lecture for the School of Psychology.
- Frank and Katherine May Lecture Theatre, Henry Wellcome Building, 4.30pm, free, More information
The Sword in the Hoard: Anglo-Saxon swords in the Staffordshire Hoard
Public lecture by Dr Helen Geake (University of Cambridge) for the Medieval Rersearch Centre.
- Ken Edwards Building, Lecture Theatre 3, 6.00pm, free, More information
Friday 18 May 2012
Botanic Garden: Director's Tour
Be shown around the garden by Dr Richard Gornall, to mark International Fascination of Plants Day.
- Botanic Garden, Glebe Road Entrance, 10.00am, free, More information
Steve Melling
Leicester Jazz House presents...
- Embrace Arts, 8.00pm, £8/£5, More information
Saturday 19 May 2012
Gardening workshop: Hanging Baskets
Make your own hanging basket. All materials and plants supplied. Advance booking required.
- Botanic Garden, 10.00am, £25, 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
