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Divestment
https://le.ac.uk/about/making-a-difference/climate-change/divestment
The University of Leicester are pleased to state that, as part of our Climate Strategy, have directly divested from fossil fuels in the management of our endowed funds. Our endowment strategy, managed by Goldman Sachs, is as follows
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Study uses bacteriophages to treat livestock as an alternative to antibiotics
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/study-uses-bacteriophages-to-treat-livestock-as-an-alternative-to-antibiotics
A new study has looked into using bacteriophages as an alternative to antibiotics to treat common infections in livestock.
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School stars mark University Centenary at National Space Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/schools-dinner
School leaders from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland caught a sneak peek of Space Park Leicester on Thursday as they celebrated the University of Leicester’s Centenary.
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Advanced Spacecraft Engineering
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/pa7052
Module code: PA7052 The module aims to equip you with the tools required to translate the objectives of a space exploration mission into a spacecraft system that will deliver on the science requirements balanced against the constraints of sound spacecraft engineering...
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Italy Since 1945
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/it1029
Module code: IT1029 This module explores Italian postwar history, politics and society from the Second World War to the present day. We will examine a variety of periods and contexts, from the postwar settlement to the Berlusconi era.
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Major new research on pictoral smoking warnings
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/major-new-research-on-pictoral-smoking-warnings
The University is part of an international team that carried out a large experimental study on pictorial warnings for tobacco products funded by the European Commission.
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Exhibition of artist and writer Rigby Grahams works
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/exhibition-of-artist-and-writer-rigby-graham2019s-works
An exhibition showcasing the works of the late artist and writer Rigby Graham (1931-2015) is on display in the Library.
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Theres a Buzz about Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/there2019s-a-buzz-about-leicester
Leicester’s reputation and appeal has been transformed in the past year, says University President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle.
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Methods in Physical Chemistry 1
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ch7005
Module code: CH7005 In this module, you'll look at planet Earth as a single physical system - the net result of interacting chemical, physical, biological and dynamical processes involving the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere.
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Italy Since 1945
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/it1029
Module code: IT1029 This module explores Italian postwar history, politics and society from the Second World War to the present day. We will examine a variety of periods and contexts, from the postwar settlement to the Berlusconi era.