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Athena SWAN
https://le.ac.uk/chemistry/about/edi/athena-swan
The Athena SWAN Charter recognises commitment to advancing women's careers in higher education and research in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM).
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Chemistry@Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/chemistry/about/science-kitchen/chemistry-at-leicester
Here we describe how simple demonstrations can be used to explain how the cutting-edge facilities and scientific instruments available within Leicester's School of Chemistry contribute to our world-leading research.
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Graduation documents
https://le.ac.uk/graduation/after-graduation/documents
Immediately after the ceremony, while you are still in De Montfort Hall, you will be given your graduation documents: your actual degree certificate and transcript (if applicable). Look after them - there is a charge to replace them.
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University of Leicester alumnus breaks into European opera circuit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/liam-james-karai
Dr Jenkins recently made the trip to Germany to watch Liam perform as lead baritone, Escamillo in Carmen at Mainz Opera House. Dr Jenkins said: “Music at the University of Leicester is a student-led recreational activity.
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Frequent sauna bathing reduces risk of stroke
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/frequent-sauna-bathing-reduces-risk-of-stroke
Frequent sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of stroke, according to a new international study involving Leicester researchers.
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Ophthalmology researcher awarded prestigious prize
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/ophthalmology-researcher-awarded-prestigious-prize
A researcher from the University's Ulverscroft Eye Unit is the 25th recipient of the prestigious Vernon Prize Trophy for Ophthalmological Research, which was first endowed in 1993.
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University of Leicester astronomers discover Great Cold Spot on Jupiter
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/university-of-leicester-astronomers-discover-great-2018cold2019-spot-on-jupiter
A second Great Spot has been discovered on Jupiter by University of Leicester astronomers, rivalling the scale of the planet’s famous Great Red Spot and created by the powerful energies exerted by the great planet’s polar aurorae.
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Curiosity disproves old idea of Mars as a simple basaltic planet
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/curiosity-disproves-2018old-idea-of-mars-as-a-simple-basaltic-planet2019
As NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) celebrates four years on the Red Planet Leicester planetary scientist Professor John Bridges recounts the Curiosity mission’s success and explains what is next for the one-ton nuclear-powered science robot.
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Buckland Scholarship
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/scholarships-bursaries-discounts/buckland
To honour the founding spirit of our university, we are awarding 100 Centenary Scholarships of £1,000 to undergraduate students beginning their studies in September 2018.
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Student awards and prizes
https://le.ac.uk/geology/study/student-awards
The University of Leicester Geology students have been very successful in winning prizes and awards for their scientific work. Our students travel worldwide to conferences and field areas, and are in the vanguard of many research areas. Read here about some recent successes.