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Salt mine in Yorkshire could help to shed light on Martian life
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/salt-mine-in-yorkshire-could-help-to-shed-light-on-martian-life
A PhD student is helping to shed light on life on Mars by exploring similar environments on Earth - including an underground salt mine in North Yorkshire.
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Waugh and the Oliviers – University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/waughandwords/2015/03/09/waugh-and-the-oliviers/
The unrealised Olivier film adaptation of Waugh's novella The Loved One.
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Female-line family tree
https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/identification/genetics/female-line-family-tree
Every one of us, males and females alike, inherit our mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) from our biological mother. However, only females, through birth, can pass this onto subsequent generations.
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A garden fit for a king
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/a-garden-fit-for-a-king
The University’s Special Collections houses an exceptional collection of rare books and prints from the 17th century, which throws light on the life of diarist and writer John Evelyn, who documented major events during his lifetime – including the last major epidemic of the...
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The Shock of the Modern
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/hs1002
Module code: HS1002 Modernity hit the nation and changed almost every aspect of people’s lives from personal identity, to public institutions and the nation state. Its evolution has been integral to the world we live in today, and it has shifted many aspects of our lives.
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The Shock of the Modern
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/hs1002
Module code: HS1002 Modernity hit the nation and changed almost every aspect of people’s lives from personal identity, to public institutions and the nation state. Its evolution has been integral to the world we live in today, and it has shifted many aspects of our lives.
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The Shock of the Modern
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/hs1002
Module code: HS1002 Modernity hit the nation and changed almost every aspect of people’s lives from personal identity, to public institutions and the nation state. Its evolution has been integral to the world we live in today, and it has shifted many aspects of our lives.
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Physics Special Topics: Santa’s Christmas magic is Real
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/12/24/leicester-physics-students-prove-santas-christmas-magic-is-real/
Physics Special Topics: Santa’s Christmas magic is Real
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Cyprus
https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/countries/europe/cyprus
We welcome students from Cyprus. Find out about entry requirements, the Cypriot student community and other country-specific information.
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University backs campaign for statue of iconic Leicester playwright Joe Orton
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/july/25-joe-orton-statue
joe orton statute the joe orton statue appeal|The University of Leicester’s involvement with, and celebration of, the legacy of Leicester playwright Joe Orton continues with the announcement of a crowdfunding appeal to raise money for a statute.