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Plans for extra Heathrow runway are already obsolete says University of Leicester academic
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/plans-for-extra-heathrow-runway-are-2018already-obsolete2019-says-university-of-leicester-academic
Dr Simon Bennett from the University's School of Business has told a Commons Transport Select Committee that plans to build a new runway at Heathrow are ‘already obsolete’.
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Leicester academic awarded grant for project exploring animal welfare in research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/leicester-academic-awarded-grant-for-project-exploring-animal-welfare-in-research
An academic at the University has been awarded a grant from the National Centre for the Replacement , Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) for a new research project.
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Study abroad
https://le.ac.uk/geology/study/undergraduate/study-abroad
At the University of Leicester, MGeol students have the option of spending the third year of their degree studying at an overseas partner university. Current partners are the University of Arizona, USA and the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
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Industrial Placement
https://le.ac.uk/geography/study/postgraduate/industrial-placement
Our programme offers a year industrial placement option, allowing you the opportunity to gain professional experience by of working in a sector related to your course, whilst developing workplace skills and building a network with people in industry.
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Leicester’s commitment to researchers confirmed with renewed award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/february/10-hr-eir
The University of Leicester is proud to announce that we have retained our HR Excellence in Research Award following the eight-year review.
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Globalisation and Skills
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/mn2144
Module code: MN2144 Globalisation is changing the nature of the global employment market and the skills needed in the workforce. We are seeing important shifts in the types of jobs that make up the economy. These shifts have been brought about by many factors.
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Markets, Risk and Corporate Reputation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/mn3180
Module code: MN3180 This module explores how individuals and firms operate in various markets. We focus on disruption, crisis, risk, harm and the way in which firms and companies navigate these.
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Succeed at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/study/succeed
FInd out more about your course, the practical elements of studying and living at university, and how you can Succeed at Leicester.
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Syeda Rahat
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2025/syeda-rahat
We have learned, with great sadness, of the passing of Atiya Rahat (known as Syeda), a postgraduate research student in the School of Business.
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Fixed-Income Securities
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/af7098
Module code: EC7098 Suppose a credit-worthy friend asks for a loan of £100. What terms should you ask for? It is highly likely that you would expect to receive more than £100 in repayment to compensate for the loss of control over your wealth during the loan period.