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Open letter from our President and Vice-Chancellor

An open letter concerning COVID-19 to parents, carers and friends from President and Vice-Chancellor, Nishan Canagarajah.

BHM 2020: We are black history

The month-long celebrations will be used as a springboard to launch a longer-term campaign led by the University to celebrate Black history and...

Professor Sally Kyd appointed first woman Head of Law

Professor Sally Kyd, becomes the first woman to be appointed Head of Law at the University of Leicester.

Keeping our community safe

University of Leicester has set out the plans it has put in place to protect students, staff and the community against the risks of COVID-19...

Safe Citizen Promise

Comprised of six guiding principles which staff and students pledge to uphold and follow, the Safe Citizen Promise seeks to minimise the impact of...

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Statement from our President and Vice-Chancellor

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