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• Leicester scientists discover precious metals in Mordor

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/mordor

  Two geologists from the University of Leicester have found gold, along with copper, tellurium and other metals in a geological locality in Australia, referred to as the Mordor Igneous Complex - named after its uncanny resemblance to the location from the Lord of the Rings...

• John Bonner

  https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/john-bonner

  It is, with much regret that we have learned of the death of John Bonner who held numerous senior roles in the University from the 1960s until his retirement in 1996. Professor Peter Jackson writes: John graduated in economics from the University of Hull in 1954.

• Sir David Samworth

  https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/sir-david-samworth

  The University has learned, with regret, of the death of local businessman Sir David Samworth, Honorary Graduate and generous donor. Born in Birmingham, David Samworth was educated at Uppingham School in Rutland.

• Collect your student ID

  https://le.ac.uk/study/welcome/your-arrival/id-card

  Collect your student ID card after registration - used for access, attendance, printing, exams, and campus services.

• Turning crises into a Drama

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/turning-crises-into-a-drama

  Students swapped their pens and laptops for the stage in order to enhance their learning experience as they study financial crises at Leicester.

• Student volunteer dishes out positivity

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/student-volunteer-dishes-out-positivity

  Izzy Evans, a Psychology with cognitive neuroscience student at Leicester, has spent the past two years volunteering with local charity The Bridge to offer a helping hand in the kitchen- an experience that she says has been ‘invaluable’ to her.

• Medical students meet best-selling author, comedian and NHS psychiatrist, Dr Benji Waterhouse

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/medical-students-benji-waterhouse-leicester

  It’s not every day you get to meet a best-selling author, comedian and NHS psychiatrist, but that's what Medical with Foundation Year Students at the University of Leicester did.

• Leicester co-founds UK Nuclear Deterrence Network

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/leicester-founder-member-uk-nuclear-deterrence-network

  The University of Leicester has joined partners to launch a network which will examine and assess nuclear deterrence and inform UK nuclear policy.

• Students at Leicester encouraged to register for EU referendum

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/students-at-leicester-encouraged-to-register-for-eu-referendum

  The University and our Students’ Union have spearheaded campaigns to highlight the importance of students registering to vote for the EU referendum.

• Leicester cancer scientist elected to top role in US Radiation Research Society

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/leicester-cancer-scientist-elected-to-top-role-in-us-radiation-research-society

  A leading radiation cancer expert from Leicester is set to become the next Vice-President of an esteemed international research society.