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Research top 10 facts and figures
https://le.ac.uk/research/research-top10
Explore the key facts and statistics about research at Leicester.
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Research
https://le.ac.uk/research/centres/ceah/research
The Centre for Endangered Archaeology and Heritage hosts and collaborates with several research projects, working in diverse contexts from Morocco to Sri Lanka. Read more about some of these projects below:
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Biological Sciences Offer Holder Day
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/offer-holders/biological-sciences
Find out what it’s like to study Biological and Medical Sciences at the University of Leicester. Learn about our courses and our world-class research.
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Project connecting digitally catalogued collections in UK museums receives three years’ funding worth £800,000
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/digitally-catalogued-collections-uk-museums-funding
Joint venture between the University of Leicester, Art UK and Collections Trust supported by Arts and Humanities Research Council aims to ultimately collect data for 100 million object records
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Novel analysis technique helps Leicester researchers to solve Beagle 2 mystery
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/novel-analysis-technique-helps-leicester-researchers-to-solve-beagle-2-mystery
Scientists in Leicester have moved one step closer to understanding exactly what happened to the ill-fated Mars Lander Beagle 2, thanks to an innovative research technique.
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The University of Leicester pledges commitment to the local community
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/12-commitment-local-community
The University of Leicester is among 30 universities to sign new “Civic University Agreement” to reaffirm local role.
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National programme to detect climate tipping points harnesses Leicester expertise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/february/detect-tipping-points-climate-research
University of Leicester’s Professor Valerio Lucarini will lead a work package for Advancing Tipping Point Early Warning (AdvanTip) project
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Alumni stars are recognised at glittering awards night in London
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/alumni-stars-awards-night-london
The University of Leicester recognised its inspiring alumni for their achievements at a special awards evening held in London.
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Project updates
https://le.ac.uk/insular-manuscripts/project-updates
News and updates from the Insular Manuscripts team including workshops and involvement in major British Library exhibitions.
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Student experience highlighted in latest Daily Mail university rankings
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/student-experience-daily-mail-university-rankings
University of Leicester ranks 34th in the Daily Mail University Guide 2026 - top 10 for student experience, with Medicine, Maths, and Engineering in the top five.