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Polymer and Materials Chemistry
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ch2207
Module code: CH2207 Why is your frying pan non-stick? What makes a bulletproof vest bulletproof? What links the frame of a Glock pistol with a pack of tights? Teflon, Kevlar and Nylon; materials and polymers created through material chemistry, which is the design and...
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Polymer and Materials Chemistry
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ch2207
Module code: CH2207 Why is your frying pan non-stick? What makes a bulletproof vest bulletproof? What links the frame of a Glock pistol with a pack of tights? Teflon, Kevlar and Nylon; materials and polymers created through material chemistry, which is the design and...
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Leicester remembers Sir Peter Hall
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/leicester-remembers-sir-peter-hall
Earlier this week, the University was saddened to hear of the death of theatre director and founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company Sir Peter Hall (pictured). Sir Peter was an honorary graduate of the University of Leicester, receiving a Doctor of Letters degree in 1977.
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Team Leicester looking for Varsity victory against DMU
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/team-leicester-looking-for-varsity-victory-against-dmu
Leicester sports teams will once again face sporting rivals De Montfort University in the biggest event in their sporting calendar, Varsity, which kicks off on Thursday 16 March.
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Human Skeletal Analysis
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ar3076
Module code: AR3076 The human skeleton gives us our only direct link with the people of the past. While pots, flints and other archaeological artefacts give us hints about what people did and how they live, the skeleton shows direct evidence of past lives and lifestyles.
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Food and drink
https://le.ac.uk/food-drink
Find out more about food and drink at Leicester, including our outlets, UPAY Rewards and our sustainability.
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Study calls for more diverse representation in statistical methodology research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/study-diverse-representation-statistical-methodology-research
Embedding equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into statistical methodology research may improve outcomes and better serve the public, a new Leicester study has reported.
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Free event for budding innovators and researchers of medical technology
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/biomedical-research-technology-event
The University of Leicester’s Biomedical Research Group (BERG) would like to invite budding researchers and medical innovators to a free event on 1 September showcasing innovations that are already making a real difference.
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Nine Leicester academics appointed to Research Excellence Framework 2029 roles
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/leicester-academics-appointed-research-excellence-framework-2029
Research England has appointed nine academics from the University of Leicester to serve as expert panellists in the next Research Excellence Framework (REF2029).
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Copyright and citation guidelines
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/catalogue/copyright-citation-guidelines
Find out more about copyright and citation guidelines when using East Midlands Oral History Archive materials.