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New research network to address critical environmental challenges in India
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/new-research-network-to-address-critical-environmental-challenges-in-india
Researchers from our University's Department of Physics and Astronomy have been funded to set up a new international research network with the Indian Institute of Technology- Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) to assess the impact of climate on agriculture in the Indo-Gangetic...
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Beagle 2 lander found on Mars
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/beagle-2-lander-found-on-mars
The UK-led Beagle 2 was due to land on Mars on 25 December 2003. The spacecraft was ejected from Mars Express on 19 December 2003. Nothing had been heard from Beagle 2 and the mission was presumed lost. Until now.
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Figures associated with University receive Queens birthday honours
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/figures-associated-with-university-receives-queen2019s-birthday-honours
An archaeologist whose work helped to establish a new branch of her discipline is one of several figures associated with the University of Leicester to be honoured in the Queen’s birthday honours.
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Salt mine in Yorkshire could help to shed light on Martian life
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/salt-mine-in-yorkshire-could-help-to-shed-light-on-martian-life
A PhD student is helping to shed light on life on Mars by exploring similar environments on Earth - including an underground salt mine in North Yorkshire.
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Project to provide scientists with access to worlds largest highenergy gammaray observatory
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/project-to-provide-scientists-with-access-to-worlds-largest-high-energy-gamma-ray-observatory
Our University is part of a new project that will provide scientists with access to the world’s largest and most sensitive high-energy gamma-ray observatory. CTA is a global initiative to build the world’s largest and most sensitive high-energy gamma-ray observatory.
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How to Train Your Dragonto Fly
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/how-to-train-your-dragon-to-fly
The breeds of dragon from the popular DreamWorks film series How to Train Your Dragon, based on the books by author Cressida Cowell, are of varying size and shape, ranging from the small but aggressive Terrible Terror which is just over a foot...
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Extracurriculars and legal experience
https://le.ac.uk/law/study/undergraduate/international/canadian-applicants/extracurriculars-and-legal-experience
Opportunities to gain legal experience and legal competitions
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Services and techniques
https://le.ac.uk/cbs/facilities/emf/services
The Electron Microscopy Facility provides a range of services and techniques for users inside and outside the University of Leicester.
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Developmental genetics for schools and colleges
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/developmental/developmental-schools-colleges
Details on developmental genetics for students in schools or colleges, provided by The University of Leicester.
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Accommodation
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/accommodation
Postgraduate students are offered rooms in The City accommodation within easy walking distance of both campus and the city centre.