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Distance learning
https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/study/distance-learning
We are world leaders in archaeology and ancient history programmes by distance learning, having taught students by distance learning for 20 years.
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Athena SWAN
https://le.ac.uk/chemistry/about/edi/athena-swan
The Athena SWAN Charter recognises commitment to advancing women's careers in higher education and research in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM).
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Partnership with the Apollo Hospital Group
https://le.ac.uk/enterprise/global-partnerships/apollo
Learn more about the Apollo partnership between the University of Leicester and The Apollo University (TAU).
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Male DNA cracks crime and illuminates history
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/social-justice/dna-and-crime
Professor Mark Jobling discusses how research into the Y-chromosome helps in solving crime.
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Leicester scientist recognised in national image competition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/reflections-of-research
A scientist from the University of Leicester has been shortlisted for the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) annual ‘Reflections of Research’ image competition
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University of Leicester co-launches International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/march/avoidable-deaths
The Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN) has launched the first International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths today (13 March) in Izumiotsu, Japan. International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths hopes to raise the visibility of disaster deaths.
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Standing Together Against Hate new animation highlights the importance of challenging hate hostility and harassment in Higher Education
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/standing-together-against-hate-new-animation-to-be-showcased-at-british-society-of-criminology-conference
Professor Neil Chakraborti, Dr Stevie-Jade Hardy and Dr Chris Allen from our Centre for Hate Studies will be leading a roundtable discussion on tackling hate crime in higher education at the British Society of Criminology Conference on the 5th July.
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Powerful partnerships for a better future
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/powerful-partnerships-for-a-better-future
A ‘town and gown’ meeting for academics and local people to work together to build a better future for Leicester is being held at our University. Leicester Matters brings together the local community and the University of Leicester to identify ideas for future cooperation.
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TV stardom for the worst singer on campus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/tv-stardom-for-the-worst-singer-on-campus
There are many talented singers at the University of Leicester, from LU Voices to the Chamber Choir to the Band and Gig Society – but Mike Simpson isn’t one of them.
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Stonewall ranks us a top 50 employer for equality
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/stonewall-ranks-us-a-top-50-employer-for-equality
This year we have been ranked the 44th best employer in the UK for lesbian, gay, bi and trans staff. And in the same ranking our LGBT staff network have been highly commended for the work that they do.