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Historian reveals Benedict Cumberbatch and Richard III are cousins
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/historian-reveals-benedict-cumberbatch-and-richard-iii-are-cousins
Leading historian and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Kevin Schürer, whose genealogy research helped to confirm the identity of King Richard III,...
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HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits research centre for heart disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/hrh-the-duke-of-gloucester-to-visit-research-centre-for-heart-disease
HRH The Duke of Gloucester is to witness at first hand the life-saving work taking place at the University, working in partnership with...
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University videos of ceremony for Richard III
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/university-video-of-ceremony-for-richard-iii
The video of the ceremony on Sunday 22 March where the mortal remains of Richard III left the University can be watched below: You can also watch...
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University ceremony for King Richard III
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/university-bids-farewell-to-king-richard-iii
A brief ceremony to mark the departure of the mortal remains of King Richard III from the University campus takes place on Sunday 22 March.
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Leicester graduate named Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year 2015
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/leicester-graduate-named-midlands-entrepreneur-of-the-year-2015
A University of Leicester graduate has been named Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year 2015.
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Iconic sculpture to be unveiled at Highcross
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/iconic-sculpture-to-be-unveiled-by-at-highcross
A sculpture by an internationally recognised artist is set to be unveiled by the University at Highcross next week as the symbol for the Centre...
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Alumnus shortlisted for top sci-fi writing prize
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/alumnus-shortlisted-for-top-sci-fi-writing-prize
An alumnus and former staff member at the University is on the shortlist for one of world's most prestigious sci-fi writing prizes, the Philip K...
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University launches Centre for Medicine Appeal video
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/university-launches-centre-for-medicine-appeal-video
The University is investing £32 million of scarce capital resources in a brand new, state-of-the-art Centre for Medicine building, and is seeking...
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Student bodybuilders to vie for title of UKs best built at Leicester Students Union
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/student-body-builders-to-vie-for-title-of-uk2019s-2018best-built2019-at-leicester-students2019-union
Over one hundred competitors and muscle enthusiasts will descend on Leicester Students’ Union for the regional qualifier of the MASS Student...
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New online feature Access to arts and culture is a basic human right
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/new-online-feature-access-to-arts-and-culture-is-a-basic-human-right
On Friday 6 February 2015, Michael Attenborough CBE (pictured), well-known theatre director, honorary graduate and son of the late Lord...