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Lost footage from a ‘golden era’ of British television was screened at a vintage film festival in Leicester on Sunday 11th May with help from ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ (̽»¨ÏµÁÐ) Leicester's Cinema and Television Historians.

18 June 2025

Academics from ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ Leicester (̽»¨ÏµÁÐ) are playing a major role in marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of beloved author Jane Austen in 2025. Thanks to an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) grant, English Literature and Adaptations experts from ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ, in association with the University of Nottingham, are contributing materials from ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ's Special Collections to a major exhibition in 2025 at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, Hampshire, which attracts visitors from around the globe.

19 June 2025

Sholay is one of India’s most iconic films, celebrated in this captivating exhibition marking its 50th anniversary at the Nehru Centre in May 2025. Curated by Dr. Monia Acciari—Associate Professor in Film and Television History and Director of the Indian Cinema Archive at ̽»¨ÏµÁЗthis exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the film’s enduring legacy and cultural resonance. Sholay, directed by Ramesh Sippy and released in 1975, revolutionised Indian cinema with its blend of action, drama, and unforgettable characters.

19 June 2025

Major exhibition celebrates the global achievements of Leicester Art College alumni from the 1960s

Dozens of globally renowned artists, actors, designers, photographers and musicians who studied at Leicester College of Art during the 1960s were featured in The Art School Dance Goes on Forever exhibition in February and March 2025 at the Leicester Adult Education Centre in partnership with The Social Gallery. The exhibition was the brainchild of Steve Chibnall, Professor of British Cinema at ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ (̽»¨ÏµÁÐ) Leicester, which is now home to the highly respected art school.

19 June 2025