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Research suggests exposure to violence during pregnancy increases risk of prematurity and low birthweight
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-suggests-exposure-to-violence-during-pregnancy-increases-risk-of-prematurity-and-low-birthweight
Exposure to violence during the first trimester of pregnancy could lead to an increase in the risk of prematurity and low birthweight, according to research by our University and Queen Mary University of London.
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Leicester doctor receives Royal College 500-Year celebratory award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/leicester-doctor-receives-royal-college-500-year-celebratory-award
Research to improve the outcomes for patients suffering from a devastating form of stroke called intracerebral haemorrhage has been recognised with a prestigious award from The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) granted to Dr Jatinder Minhas from...
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Leicester experts feed £3.6 million sustainable agriculture training programme
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/october/sustainable-agriculture-training
Researchers at the University of Leicester will lend their expertise to a new £3.6 million postgraduate training programme in sustainable agricultural innovation.
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Leicestershire’s universities invite residents to apply for community-focused research projects
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/leicestershire-universities-residents-skills-experiences-community-focused-research-projects
Innovative local thinkers are being invited to apply for paid, full-time research projects tackling key issues like fuel poverty, retrofitting homes, health inequalities and flooding.
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Multiple long-term conditions affect more than 14 per cent of English population, research finds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/november/multiple-conditions
Imperial College London and University of Leicester researchers have been involved in the largest ever study on multiple long-term conditions which has found that nearly 15 per cent of people in England are currently living with two or more health disorders.
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School of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy
https://le.ac.uk/cssp
Learn more about the courses and research within the School of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leicester.
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Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Management MSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/advanced-mechanical-engineering-with-management-msc/2026
A mechanical engineering career often takes more than technical expertise. This degree combines advanced-level learning with management theory and practice – everything you need to make a real impact out in the field.
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Careers in Creative Industries: Media and Design, Journalism, Museum and Archaeological Studies
https://le.ac.uk/career-development-service/recruitment-fairs/employment-sector/creative-industries
Design Engineer Ergonomist Games Developer Graphic Designer Product Designer UI Designer User Experience (UX) Designer UX Analyst / User Researcher Exhibition Designer Furniture Designer...
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Launch of unique forensic courses at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/launch-of-unique-forensic-courses-at-leicester
New forensic courses are to be launched at our University and will be the first of their type in the UK. The postgraduate courses are housed in the East Midlands Forensic Pathology Unit and Imaging Unit, global pioneers in the field of post-mortem computed tomography imaging.
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Sanctuary Scholarships
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/fees-funding/scholarships-discounts/sanctuary-scholarships
The University of Leicester is proud to have obtained the University of Sanctuary award.