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British-built satellite launches to map Earth’s forests in 3D for the first time with Leicester expertise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/april/british-satellite-launches-map-earths-forests-leicester
A satellite developed by British academics and engineers, including expertise from the University of Leicester, is set to become the first in the world to measure accurately the condition and carbon mass of the Earth’s forests from space.
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Senate regulation 9: Regulations governing Research Degree Programmes: Registration periods, changes to registration, induction, and training (9.47-9.77)
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/senate-regulations/senate-regulation-9/registration
Registration periods 9.47 Each research degree programme shall have a specified minimum and maximum period of registration dependent on the research student’s mode of study.
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Appendix 1: Policy on student sexual violence and misconduct
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/senate-regulations/senate-regulation-11/appendix-1
Introduction 1. This policy applies to all registered students of the University and underpins the Regulations on Student Conduct and Discipline, explaining how the Regulations are implemented for cases of sexual misconduct.
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Harborough Museum collection
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/collections/all/market-harborough-museum
The Harborough Museum collection is comprised of interviews regarding life in Market Harborough as part of the Hidden Harborough project. Get more information about the collection.
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Leicester scientists help to shed light on ancient Mars
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/leicester-scientists-help-to-shed-light-on-wet-ancient-mars
Pale "halos" around fractures in bedrock analysed by NASA's Curiosity Mars rover contain copious silica, indicating that ancient Mars had liquid water for a long time.
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Leicester academics to discuss the impact of technology on work and employment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/leicester-academics-to-discuss-the-impact-of-technology-on-work-and-employment
Academics in the Centre for Sustainable Work and Employment Futures at our University recently presented new research findings to an Independent Commission looking at the impact of new technology on the future of work.
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Leicester study to improve crop plants
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/leicester-study-to-improve-crop-plants
Dr James Higgins (pictured) from the Department of Genetics has been awarded a New Investigator grant (£450,000) from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to investigate meiotic adaptation to whole genome duplication.
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Campus Corner
https://le.ac.uk/food-drink/outlets/campus-corner
Find out more about the Delicious food outlet in the Students' Union on Leicester central campus.
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How to use IIIF with Special Collections Online
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/2023/07/20/how-to-use-iiif-with-special-collections-online/
Instructions and video on how to use IIIF and Mirador for viewing images on Special Collections Online.
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Space Park Leicester backs major innovation festival
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/space-park-leicester-major-innovation-festival
University of Leicester's science and innovation park will host two events during the first day of the week-long Leicestershire Innovation Festival