Looking for something exciting to do this March! Check out this fantastic FREE heritage event at University of Leicester. #archaeology #heritage #leicestershire #HeritageHub School of Archaeology & Ancient History

Today we are celebrating #InternationalWomensDay here at ULAS. Here are some pictures of what our brilliant staff, volunteers and interns have been up to this week! #archaeology #archaeologylife #InspireInclusion University of Leicester School of Archaeology & Ancient History

One of ULAS’s first major excavations was a large multi-period site at Eye Kettleby near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire. Our latest blog looks back at the significant prehistoric discoveries from the site. #Leicestershire #BronzeAge #archaeology ulasnews.com/2024/03/13/eye…

We are delighted to announce the release of our latest publication. The Anglo-Saxon Settlement at Eye Kettleby, Leicestershire, is available now at Shop@le (shorturl.at/pCERZ) in printed and digital formats.

Fancy having a go at hands-on archaeology? There is a great opportunity over the weekend of 20-21 April. Volunteers are needed to help dig test pits in the village of Shenton and explore its medieval history. You don't need to have any previous experience and its great fun!

Our Festival Coordinator Debbie Frearson is at Nevill Holt Festival with Mathew Morris and Vicki Score of University of Leicester Archaeological Services promoting archaeology and #FestivalofArchaeology

Our first chain mail volunteer at Nevill Holt Festival courtesy of University of Leicester Archaeological Services #FestivalofArchaeology

I’m at Nevill Holt Festival where Matt Morris of University of Leicester archaeological services just gave a fantastic talk about the archaeology of Leicestershire - including the incredible Iron Age Enderby bark shield. Catch the archaeologists here in the tent if you’re here at the festival

Our casework team created a 'Listed or not Listed' engagement & lots of people are learning about heritage & buildings at Nevill Holt Festival with University of Leicester Archaeological Services, our Festival Coordinator Debbie Frearson is like a game show hostess😀 #FestivalofArchaeology

Looking for something to do indoors this weekend! Why not pop into Leicester for a day of archaeology and visit our #FestivalofArchaeology exhibition in John Lewis! We'll be there 11am - 4pm on Saturday and Sunday with finds from Leicester Cathedral le.ac.uk/news/2024/july…

ULAS has been supporting School of Archaeology & Ancient History unearth a very big Roman house in the country! The dig has been filmed for a a future Time Team feature. Find out more here le.ac.uk/news/2024/july… #Roman #Leicestershire #archaeology #villalife University of Leicester

News | Archaeology students from University of Leicester unearth very big Roman house in the country ➡️ le.ac.uk/news/2024/july… #CitizensOfChange | University of Leicester Archaeological Services School of Archaeology & Ancient History

#JohnLewisLeicester Oh my gosh this is amazing. Well done to everyone involved in this. The #FestivalOfArchaeologyh has made it into John Lewis & Partners Huge thanks to School of Archaeology & Ancient History University of Leicester Archaeological Services & Leicestershire and Rutland Festival #HeritageUOL

Dr Janie Masséglia recounts the Ransom of Hector to mini archaeologists! With a combined team from School of Archaeology & Ancient History, University of Leicester Archaeological Services, Historic England, the Leicester and East Mids Classics Hub and Rutland County Museum. Our Trojan War Mosaic was star of show! Classics for All

Happy 10th Anniversary KRIII Visitor Centre! Wow, how things have changed in the past 10 years! #archaeology #Leicester #medieval University of Leicester #KingRichardIII Leicester Museums & Galleries Leicester City Council School of Archaeology & Ancient History Richard III Society

Today #FindsFriday celebrates the 10th anniversary of the KRIII Visitor Centre with some finds from the Greyfriars excavation where #KingRichardIII was buried. #archaeology #Leicester #medieval University of Leicester Leicester Museums & Galleries School of Archaeology & Ancient History Richard III Society

Remember, remember, the 5th of November... We have a new blog out today exploring some of the Midland sites associated with the 1605 Gunpowder Plot. Check it out here ulasnews.com/2024/11/05/the…

ULAS are delighted to collaborate with Lakeside Arts and Leicestershire CC to showcase rarely seen finds from two East Midlands hillforts in a brand-new FREE exhibition at the Uni of Nottingham #WeAreUoN Museum at Lakeside Arts. lakesidearts.org.uk/exhibition/lif…

Tomorrow, an exciting FREE new exhibition opens at Charnwood Museum, inspired by a remarkable 3,500-year-old Bronze Age necklace found by ULAS archaeologists at Cossington 📅25 January – 15 June 2025 ⏰Winter opening hours: Wed-Sat, 10–3 🔗charnwoodmuseum.co.uk Culture Leicestershire

Ever wondered what it’s like to take part in your first-ever archaeological dig? Follow University of Leicester archaeology students as they get their hands dirty uncovering the remains of a Roman villa! Saturday 5th April at 7pm Watch here 👇️ youtu.be/IIOavRBdM_E