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PGCE applications
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/how-to-apply/pgce-applications
Information on how to apply for a PGCE or School Direct PGCE course through UCAS Teacher Training, including guidance on when to apply.
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Royal Astronomical Society recognises Leicester academics
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/royal-astronomical-society-recognises-leicester-academics
Our University is associated with two prestigious prizes announced today by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS).
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Leicester researchers work with dogs to sniff out chemicals that identify human remains
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/leicester-researchers-work-with-dogs-to-sniff-out-chemicals-that-identify-human-remains
Researchers from our University are working with police forces in the UK to improve the accuracy of police dogs in identifying human remains in criminal investigations.
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Researchers develop pioneering X-ray technique to analyse ancient artefacts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/researchers-develop-pioneering-x-ray-technique-to-analyse-ancient-artefacts
A pioneering X-ray technique that can analyse artefacts of any shape or texture in a non-destructive way has been developed by an international team of researchers led by our University.
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Radicals and Romans modern and ancient societies examined in next Doctoral Inaugural Lectures
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/radicals-and-romans-modern-and-ancient-societies-examined-in-next-doctoral-inaugural-lectures
Signet rings and social media are topics that may seem worlds apart, but two of our recent doctoral graduates will be speaking on how each of these is providing us with new insights into society.
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Nuclear expert sheds light on ‘War Factories’
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/war-factories
A nuclear expert from the University of Leicester has featured on a new UKTV documentary covering the industry of conflict. Andrew Futter is a Professor of International Politics and a leading academic in the politics of nuclear weapons.
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Mitigating circumstances
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/mitigating-circumstances
Making a mitigating circumstances request You can make a mitigating circumstances request on MyStudentRecord. Once you have logged in, click on the 'My Requests' tab.
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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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Campaign raises awareness of cancer symptoms women should look out for
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/uterine-cancer-womb-campaign-leicester
A campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of womb cancer and increase earlier diagnosis among Black and ethnic minority women is showing signs of success
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Cartooning: A Delicate Art Form that Needs to be Preserved
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/covid-in-cartoons/2021/12/28/cartooning-delicate-art-form-needs-preserved/
Political cartoonist Michel Kichka (Israel) is interviewed by Shout Out UK Young Writer William Speakman.