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Former Leicester astronomers recall how they discovered the source of the dazzling Geminids meteor shower
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/former-leicester-astronomers-recall-how-they-discovered-the-source-of-the-dazzling-geminids-meteor-shower
The beautiful Geminids meteor shower is due to light up the heavens this weekend, but the source of the enigmatic cosmic display had eluded stargazers for more than 120 years.
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Our reports
https://le.ac.uk/hate-studies/research/the-leicester-hate-crime-project/our-reports
Browse the eight various reports on the Leicester Hate Crime Project produced by the Centre for Hate Studies. These reports include an executive summary, findings, conclusions and a series of themed briefing papers.
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Research skills training in May and June
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/2025/05/12/research-skills-training-in-may-and-june/
Research skills training being run in May and June 2025 at the University for Leicester for research students and research staff.
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Our Facilities
https://le.ac.uk/computing-and-mathematical-sciences/about/facilities
We have a range of facilities to support our students in the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, including social study spaces and computer labs.
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University geneticist warns of pseudoscience in industries
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/university-geneticist-warns-of-2018pseudoscience2019-in-industries
A University scientist has joined leading scientists from across Europe in raising an alarm over the ‘pseudoscience’ concerning regulation of compounds used in agriculture, healthcare and industry.
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Symposium - 80 Years On: Memory and Legacy of World War II in ESEA Popular Culture
https://le.ac.uk/arts/news/events/80-years-on
A symposium exploring the portrayal of WWII 80 years on hosted by Film Studies and Modern Languages
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Japan
https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/countries/asia/japan
We welcome students from Japan. Find out about entry requirements, the Japanese student community and other country-specific information.
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Student study investigates how lasers can control lightning
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/student-study-investigates-how-lasers-can-control-lightning
Physics students from the Department of Physics and Astronomy have investigated the possibility of inducing, directing and controlling lightning strikes using lasers.
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Gene regulation and expression for higher education
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/gene-regulation/gene-regulation-higher-education
We provide accurate and reliable information on gene expression and regulation for students working at a degree level.
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and microbial stress responses
https://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.