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Figures associated with University receive Queens birthday honours
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/figures-associated-with-university-receives-queen2019s-birthday-honours
An archaeologist whose work helped to establish a new branch of her discipline is one of several figures associated with the University of Leicester to be honoured in the Queen’s birthday honours.
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The forerunners of Leicester City FC
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/the-forerunners-of-leicester-city-fc
Leicester City Football Club's outstanding performance in the Premier League has taken the world by storm, making Leicester one of only six teams to win.
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Free support available for premature children on their school journey
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/premature-babies-school-leicester-learning
Child development experts at the University of Leicester are reminding parents and education professionals of free resources aimed at supporting prematurely born children through their school journey
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University of Leicester enters strategic partnership with East Midlands Chamber
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/university-leicester-partnership-east-midlands-chamber
The University of Leicester has entered a strategic partnership with East Midlands Chamber.
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Leicester researchers scoop early career award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/dorothy-goodman-prize-leicester-winners
University of researchers Merissa Elizabeth Hickman and Dr Mahmoud-Khairy Nouetou, have been awarded early career awards for their work
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PGCE Courses
https://le.ac.uk/education/study/pgce/courses
The University of Leicester's PGCE courses have been designed to give you the knowledge, skills and practical experience you’ll need to excel at teaching in a primary or secondary school. Find out more about our University-led and Lead Partner courses.
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High demand for places at Leicester School of Optometry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/optometry-degree-leicester-profession
More than 400 prospective students have now applied to the Leicester School of Optometry for its new four-year course starting in September
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Researchers explore ‘crossroads of the sea’ in Mediterranean
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/crossroads-of-the-sea
New archaeological research led by the University of Leicester is revealing secrets of ancient Mediterranean coastal life and long-distance trade, through exploring a ‘crossroads of the sea’.
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Leicester alumni celebrated for their positive community impact
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/alumni-awards
Inspiring alumni were recognised for their achievements at a special awards evening at the University of Leicester.
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University of Leicester staff blogs
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/leicester-to-jupiter/2016/08/01/podcast-pythagoras-trousers/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Leicester to Jupiter: The Juno Mission on August 1, 2016 Juno has just passed a major milestone in its first wide orbit around the giant planet, having passed by its apojove, the furtherest distance to Jupiter (8.1 million km).