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Leicester academic praises scheme allowing working class children to shine
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-academic-praises-scheme-allowing-working-class-children-to-shine
A University of Leicester scientist has discussed his involvement with an educational opportunities programme, organised by The Sutton Trust, that inspired him to pursue his studies in planetary science.
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Study finds men are more likely to achieve targets if they are set goals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/study-finds-men-are-more-likely-to-achieve-targets-if-they-are-set-goals
A new study by researchers from the Department of Economics has revealed that men are more receptive to goals in the workplace than women.
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Facilities
https://le.ac.uk/urban-history/about-us/facilities
The Centre for Urban History is relocating to the Attenborough Tower on the main University campus. Please check back for updates.
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Leicester research into acid attacks presented in Home Office report
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/acid-attacks
Researchers at the University of Leicester have published the first report of its kind examining attacks with acid and other corrosive substances.
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Related Research
https://le.ac.uk/impact-of-diasporas/related-research
The Impact of Diasporas research programme was related to a number of other projects within the University of Leicester and in other institutions including a variety of genealogical studies on the Isle of Man, Cotentin Peninsula, and the British Romany population.
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South African Politics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/pl3063
Module code: PL3063 The past 3 decades have seen an immense transformation in South African society and politics.
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International certification for Intelligence and Security course
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/international-certification-for-intelligence-and-security-course
The Distance Learning MA in Intelligence and Security at the University has received certification from the International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE), an international organisation dedicated to expanding research, knowledge and professional development in...
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Research
https://le.ac.uk/stanley-burton/research
At the Stanley Burton Centre, our aim is to research the ramifications and subjects closely related to the Holocaust. Learn more about our projects, publications and our book series in conjunction with Palgrave Macmillan.
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Optics
https://le.ac.uk/bepicolombo/mixs/optics
The MIXS optics were designed with inspiration from a lobster’s eye. This is because instead of using lenses, like how our eyes work, it uses mirrors to reflect the light. There are lots of small channels that allow the X-rays to be reflected and focused onto the detector.
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Political Geography: Space, Territory and Power
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/gy2416
Module code: GY2416 This module offers a broad introduction to political geography and critical geopolitics.