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• Early edition of Frankenstein in University archives gives rise to chilling story around its creation

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/early-edition-of-frankenstein-in-university-archives-gives-rise-to-chilling-story-around-its-creation

  A popular character during Halloween is the shambling mass of assorted body parts known as Frankenstein’s Monster from Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein – a creature who has remained a harrowing vision of what can happen when people try and create unnatural life since its...

• University of Leicester backs performances marking 50 years since Ugandan Asian exodus

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/curve-uganda

  The University of Leicester has backed a series of performances which mark the 50th anniversary of the Ugandan Asian exodus.

• National award for Josh’s out of this world bakes with National Space Centre

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/national-award-josh-bakes-space-centre

  Instagram series Mission Bake, a collaboration between Dr Josh Smalley and the National Space Centre, has won first place at the Sir Arthur Clarke Awards

• BBCs science preview of the year 2016 includes Leicester research

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/bbcs-science-preview-of-the-year-2016-includes-leicester-research

  Research into the Anthropocene has been mentioned in a BBC article covering the big upcoming science stories of 2016. The Anthropocene is a term formulated in 2000 to denote the present age, where humans are dramatically altering many geologically important conditions.

• Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 3 9 September

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-3-9-september

  Dr Maria Rovisco from the Department of Media and Communication has written an article for The Conversation examining the changing tone of media coverage surrounding refugees.

• Protecting children from war and violence

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/social-justice/protecting-children

  In any society subjected to war or violence, children are the innocent victims. Even if they are not injured themselves, the experience is understandably traumatic.

• Gene inheritance

  https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/gene-inheritance

  An improved understanding of genetics will raise new questions, as well as new hopes and fears. The University of Leicester is dedicated to providing a comprehensive learning experience for all.

• Publications

  https://le.ac.uk/about/info/publications

  Browse our publications at the University of Leicester, including our Annual Review, Graduates’ Review (Gryphon) and Financial Statements.

• New publication uncovers hidden histories of Leicester

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/new-publication-uncovers-hidden-histories-of-leicester

  Hidden histories of Leicester and Leicestershire have been published in a journal providing fascinating insights into our local past – including the role played by Mary Attenborough, mother of Richard, David and John Attenborough, in housing refugee Basque children escaping...

• Every breath you take...

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/sustaining-world/air-pollution

  Professor Paul Monks explores air pollution and its impact on human health and the climate.