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Strategic Review: Outcomes for College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/strategic-review-outcomes-college-social-sciences-arts-humanities
The Strategic Review process of academic areas within the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities has concluded, with decisions now...
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Summer arrives with a new season at Attenborough Arts Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/attenborough-arts-centre-summer-programme-2026
This summer brings a new range of artist-led Creative Courses and Workshops, delivered by experienced tutors and artists to share their own...
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Families left unsupported after children leave intensive care, major UK study finds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/paediatric-intensive-care-children-leicester-hospital
Families are being left to manage complex and lasting physical, psychological and social challenges on their own after a child is discharged from...
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UK fashion manufacturing survey reveals experience of unfair purchasing practices
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/uk-fashion-manufacturing-survey-unfair-purchasing-practices
Results from a survey of UK clothing manufacturers, analysed by academics from the University of Leicester, University of Nottingham and...
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Kasabian frontman’s family boost archive of the grandad who became Students’ Union president at 50
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/kasabian-frontman-grandad-wilf-dillon-students-union-president
The family of Kasabian frontman Sergio Pizzorno have donated items to an archive honouring one of their clan who became a students’ union...
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Leicester literature festival returns with star authors and tribute to Agatha Christie
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/literary-leicester-book-festival-agatha-christie-50
Leicester’s flagship literature festival, Literary Leicester, returns in 2026 with an exciting line up of internationally acclaimed authors...
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Cardiology expert receives top award from city council
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/nilesh-samani-civic-award-leicester
Leicester University Cardiology expert Professor Sir Nilesh Samani has today been presented with a City of Leicester Civic Award in honour of his...
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University of Leicester student honoured by Sri Lankan High Commission invitation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/university-of-leicester-student-honoured-sri-lankan-high-commission-invitation
A University of Leicester student has spoken of her pride after being invited to meet One of Sri Lanka’s most senior diplomats.
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Major heart attack study reveals ‘survival paradox’: Frail men at higher risk of death than women despite better treatment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/heart-attack-frailty-sex-leicester
Pioneering research from the University of Leicester and NIHR challenges the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to heart attack care, adding critical...
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Leicester leads industry roundtable in national drive for universities to boost UK prosperity
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/leicester-industry-roundtable-national-drive-universities-boost-uk-prosperity
The University of Leicester is at the forefront of a national campaign to shape the way universities can play their fullest part in the country’s...