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New video features student effort to develop eco-friendly technologies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/new-video-features-student-effort-to-develop-eco-friendly-technologies
A PhD student from our Department of Chemistry has participated in a new video that promotes his environmental research – and highlights opportunities for fellow researchers.
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Leicester researcher receives funding for genomic research to tackle incurable lung diseases
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/leicester-researcher-receives-funding-for-genomic-research-to-tackle-incurable-lung-diseases
Professor Louise Wain, a researcher in our Department of Health Sciences, has been awarded a personal Chair (Professorship) and a £400,000 grant to conduct ground-breaking research by the British Lung Foundation.
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Leicester remembers honorary graduate Tim Pigott-Smith
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/leicester-remembers-honorary-graduate-tim-pigott-smith
The University was saddened to learn on 7 April of the death of Tim Pigott-Smith, noted actor and and honorary graduate of the University of Leicester.
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Researchers identify common biological features of different types of asthma
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/researchers-identify-common-biological-features-of-different-types-of-asthma
Researchers have identified biological variations in lung tissue samples that for the first time can help identify people with mild asthma from those with moderate or severe asthma.
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Tea coffee and a slice of midlife
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/tea-coffee-and-a-slice-of-mid-life
Leicester is the first university in the UK with a workplace menopause policy - and now we're launching the region’s first Menopause Café.
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1M funding to support academics engaging with industry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/funding-to-support-academics-engaging-with-industry
The College of Life Sciences has successfully secured over £1M from two Medical Research Council (MRC) translational funding schemes: Proximity to Discovery, P2D (£296K) and Confidence in Concept, CiC (£767K).
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Law and Religion
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/lw3515
Module code: LW3515 Can religious beliefs justify breaking the law? Should religious dress codes be banned? How does the law balance secularism and religious freedom? What happens when religion clashes with LGBTQ+ rights? These are not just...
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Law and Religion
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/lw3515
Module code: LW3515 Can religious beliefs justify breaking the law? Should religious dress codes be banned? How does the law balance secularism and religious freedom? What happens when religion clashes with LGBTQ+ rights? These are not just...
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Species and statistics
https://le.ac.uk/dbs/legislative-responsibilities/species-statistics
Browse the statistics relating to the animals used and bred in our research facility.
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Teacher and Adviser Conference
https://le.ac.uk/study/schools-and-colleges/teachers/teacher-adviser-conference
Our Teacher and Advisor Conference, held at the University, will incorporate expert advice and guidance sessions and high-quality keynote speakers from the higher education sector.