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• University Library helps staff member complete 23-year biography project

  Date: 8 October 2026

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/october/michael-simpson-book-horror

  Mike Simpson, Content Editor in the University of Leicester's Corporate Communications Team, credits the University’s Charles Wilson Library with...

• Arts Council England visits Leicester to discuss University’s sector leadership in arts, culture and heritage

  Date: 11 June 2026

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/june/arts-council-england-leicester-university-sector-leadership-arts-culture-and-heritage

  Senior leaders from Arts Council England joined University of Leicester colleagues to discuss the future needs and opportunities for strategic...

• University of Leicester celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday

  Date: 8 May 2026

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/may/university-leicester-sir-david-attenborough-100th-birthday

  A tree planting and a showstopping cake rustled up by a dream Great British Bake Off team were highlights of the University of Leicester’s...

• University of Leicester reveals rarely seen photo of Sir David Attenborough to mark his 100th birthday

  Date: 1 May 2026

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/university-leicester-rare-photo-sir-david-attenborough-100th-birthday

  The University of Leicester has revealed a rarely seen photograph of Sir David Attenborough in his student days, ahead of the national treasure’s...

• Bumper year of funded PhD opportunities in heritage and culture at the University of Leicester 

  Date: 22 April 2026

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/phd-archaeology-heritage-culture-museums-and-galleries

  Explore funded PhD opportunities in heritage and culture at the University of Leicester, with projects in museum studies, archaeology, history and...

• First skeletal evidence of leprosy in British red squirrels revealed by University of Leicester study

  Date: 30 March 2026

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/skeletal-evidence-leprosy-british-red-squirrels-university-leicester

  The first-ever skeletal evidence of leprosy in British red squirrels has been identified in a University of Leicester-led study.

• Discover the region’s rich heritage at free family friendly celebration event

  Date: 6 March 2026

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/celebrate-regions-rich-heritage-free-family-friendly-celebration-event

  A free family friendly event which puts the spotlight on the rich heritage of our city and region takes place at the University of Leicester on...

• Kasabian frontman’s family boost archive of the grandad who became Students’ Union president at 50

  Date: 2 March 2026

  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...

• Digital museum of Sikh heritage to mark 10th anniversary with free event at the University of Leicester

  Date: 14 October 2025

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/digital-museum-sikh-heritage-10th-anniversary-event-university-leicester

  A museum which showcases Sikh heritage will mark its tenth anniversary with a celebration hosted by the University of Leicester.

• Explore Leicester’s architectural heritage with guided campus tours 

  Date: 22 August 2025

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/leicester-architecture-tours-heritage-hub

  The public will have the chance to explore the University of Leicester’s characterful buildings with guided walks taking place on Saturday 13...