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                    Leicester experts praise translation of diabetes risk-testing toolhttps://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-experts-praise-translation-of-diabetes-risk-testing-tool The translation of a tool to help people find out their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes has been described by Professor Kamlesh Khunti from the Diabetes Research Centre as a “breakthrough”. 
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                    The Anthropocene Leicester scientists respond to criticisms of new geological epochhttps://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/the-anthropocene-leicester-scientists-respond-to-criticisms-of-new-geological-epoch A team of academics from our University has responded to criticisms of the proposal to formalise a new geological epoch – the Anthropocene. 
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                    Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and microbial stress responseshttps://le.ac.uk/lemid/strategic-areas/amr-and-stress-responses Antimicrobial resistance is a global issue that requires an in depth understanding of how resistance is acquired by microbes, including when under environmental stress, alongside innovative thinking to target resistance organisms. 
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                    Strictly Comes to Leicester for Rugby World Cuphttps://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/strictly-comes-to-leicester-for-rugby-world-cup Leicester-based dancers are invited to attend a free two-day dance workshop with BBC Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Camilla Dallerup to celebrate the Rugby World Cup. 
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                    Researcher explores the special skills required to be a medieval bakerhttps://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/the-great-medieval-bake-off With The Great British Bake Off back on our screens and a University graduate taking part, many around campus are talking about the much-loved programme, which is now in its seventh season. 
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                    Changing the world, one story at a time. Humanitarian Society scoops two awards for groundbreaking journalismhttps://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/humanitarian-society A newsletter produced by University of Leicester's Humanitarian Society has been recognised by the Student Publication Association. 
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                    Professor Corinne Fowler releases new book Our Island Stories: Country Walks through Colonial Britainhttps://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/colonial-countryside University of Leicester’s Professor Corinne Fowler has released a new book published by Penguin exploring Great Britain’s countryside and its links to colonialism. 
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                    Leicester alumni return ‘home’ for Centenary celebrationhttps://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/alumni-celebration Guests were later treated to a keynote by guest speaker Grayson Perry CBE, who captivated the audience during an entertaining speech about his life as a celebrated visual artist and his connection to education. 
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                    University programme recognised for work helping Leicestershire businesses reach Net Zerohttps://le.ac.uk/news/2022/december/green-gowns A University of Leicester programme has been commended by the Higher Education sector’s most prestigious awards for sustainability in the UK. 
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                    University of Leicester successfully awarded UK Community Renewal Fundhttps://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/community-renewal-fund The University of Leicester has successfully received over £1 million from the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund (CRF).