Stories from our Centenary

Student broadcasting from Radio Leicester in the 1970s

As part of our 100 Years of Change centenary celebrations we've reflected on how our history may impact our future. You can read about the people, the places and the moments that have shaped the University of Leicester during our first century, and our plans for the future here.

The women making history at the University of Leicester: past and present

Cover to cover: the story of our libraries

Activism to make a difference

Blockbuster research

Honouring the legacy, the story behind 100 stories - how we made Our 100

Fieldwork: from the frozen north to the savannah… and a Leicester car park

The transformative power of education

Close communities: living at Leicester

Support staff: the University scaffold

Cementing a centenary: a 100 years building the University of Leicester

Studying museums and saving local stories