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Switching to renewable energy could save thousands of lives in Africa
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/21-africa-solar
With renewable energy cheaper and more efficient than ever, countries in Africa have the unique opportunity to harness abundant renewable sources like wind, solar and geothermal.
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About the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/about
We are a leading university committed to international excellence, world-changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching.
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Events
https://le.ac.uk/history/events
Find out about the upcoming events in the School of History.
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Treasure trove of planets hiding in dust
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/december/10-treasure-trove-of-planets-hiding-in-dust
Treasure trove of planets hiding in dust Stars|New research discovers 'super-Earths' forming around young stars New research by a team of international astronomers, including a University of Leicester researcher, has found that ‘super-Earths’ and Neptune-sized...
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George McTurk
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2023/george-mcturk
We are sad to report the death of George McTurk, a man who served the University for nigh on 40 years in the Geology Department and Pre-Clinical Sciences in the Medical School from 1963 to 2003.
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Summer 2018 graduation kicks off
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/summer-2018-graduation-kicks-off-2
The stage is set, the hall decorated, robes delivered and degree certificates printed – graduation for Summer 2018 is ready to go! Months of preparation by University staff have gone into organising a week of graduation ceremonies that provides an unforgettable experience for...
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Vegan diet could control blood sugar for people with type 2 diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/march/vegan-diet
A study supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands (ARC EM) into the effects of a vegan diet in people with or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes has...
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New Physics Technical Apprentice for University of Leicester is investment in future technicians
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/technician-apprentice
University of Leicester is one of five higher education institutes to receive funding for new technical apprenticeship role
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Exciting changes to our Heritage and Interpretation Masters for October
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/museumstudies/2013/07/18/exciting-changes-to-our-heritage-and-interpretation-masters-for-october/
Posted by Katy Bunning in School of Museum Studies Blog on July 18, 2013 Several staff members here are spending their summer days revamping and enhancing our Heritage and Interpretation Masters programme .
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My visit to the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/museumstudies/2015/09/30/my-visit-to-the-guangzhou-academy-of-fine-arts/
Posted by Janet Marstine in School of Museum Studies Blog on September 30, 2015 From left: Art Museum and Gallery Studies alum Winky (qi Wen), Professor Hu Bin, Janet Marstine, Tanya (Tan Yue); and Xue Yan, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts Museum events coordinator Whilst doing...