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Leicester launches AI student helper as it pushes to lead the sector on responsible AI
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/leicester-launches-ai-student-helper-responsible-ai
The University of Leicester has launched a new AI-powered agent to help students settle into university life.
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Outstanding University of Leicester researchers secure UK Government’s prestigious leadership fellowship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/outstanding-researchers-uk-government-prestigious-leadership-fellowship
Dr Patricia Rodriguez-Macia from the School of Chemical, Earth and Environmental Sciences and Dr Himanshu Kaul from the School of Engineering are...
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Glenfield department renamed in honour of ‘compassionate and pioneering’ doctor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/professor-mike-morgan-respiratory-leicester
The Respiratory Physiology Unit at the Glenfield Hospital has been renamed in honour of the late Professor Mike Morgan in recognition of his...
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University of Leicester historian shortlisted for UK's most prestigious history book prize
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/wolfson-history-prize-selena-wisnom
Exploring one of the ancient world’s greatest libraries, Dr Selena Wisnom's book brings the people, beliefs and achievements of ancient...
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East Midlands businesses and University of Leicester students to work together to thrive in AI-enabled economy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/businesses-university-leicester-students-ai-economy
A programme will see East Midlands businesses and Leicester students equipped with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-enabled economy.
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Top ten rankings for Chemistry and Earth Sciences in Guardian University Guide
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/top-ten-rankings-chemistry-earth-sciences-guardian
As the new School of Chemical, Earth and Environmental Sciences launches, it celebrates league table successes for two of its subjects
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University of Leicester graduate among six UK recipients of Guardian journalism bursary
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/guardian-scott-trust-bursary-shakeer-sayani
The Scott Trust Bursary will support Shakeer in reporting how political decisions affect people’s lives.
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International project using tech to support rural communities uses Leicester digital twin expertise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/tech-support-rural-communities-digital-twin-expertise
University of Leicester scientists are part of the TERRAE project, recently launched in Italy, which will study technologies to help...
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Institute for Excellence in Healthcare sparks new ways to enhance patient care through research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/healthcare-patients-leicester-conference
The latest achievements in work to enhance patient care through research were celebrated at this year's Institute for Excellence in Healthcare...
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University of Leicester maintains strong performance with 31st placing in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/times-ranking-2027
Cements University of Leicester among UK's top 40 institutions across all major domestic and international league tables