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Research student helps reopen Lincoln Castles longclosed prison
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/research-student-helps-reopen-lincoln-castle2019s-long-closed-prison
Work by a PhD student that will bring a Victorian Prison back to life has received a royal seal of approval.
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Forest School taster days
https://le.ac.uk/botanic-garden/education/primary/forest-school
Learn more about the Forest School programme that we offer to primary school children.
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Photos from the day
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/royal/visits/duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge/photos-from-the-day
Browse our image gallery to see photos of when Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the University of Leicester.
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Volunteering stories
https://le.ac.uk/engagement/community/making-a-difference/volunteering-stories
Get inspired by the contribution volunteers make to the local University of Leicester community.
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Report an incident
https://le.ac.uk/engagement/report-an-incident
Find out more about reporting anti-social behaviour from University of Leicester students in the residences surrounding the area.
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Social life
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/accommodation/life-in-halls/social-life
When you live in halls, you'll become part of a thriving student community where playing and relaxing is as important as working. There's also a packed schedule of free events.
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Using DNA fingerprinting to catch a killer
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/using-dna-fingerprinting-to-catch-a-killer
This summer marks 30 years since DNA fingerprinting - discovered by Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys right here in the University's Department of Genetics in 1984 - was first used in a criminal investigation.
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Scientist discusses global environmental issues at Sultans banquet
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/scientist-discusses-global-environmental-issues-at-sultan2019s-banquet
Professor Jan Zalasiewicz (pictured) from our School of Geography, Geology and the Environment recently spoke at a banquet in Frankfurt held by the sovereign ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah, Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi.
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Team of University of Leicester researchers win prestigious national award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/december/21-researchers-win-prestigious-national-award
Researchers from the University of Leicester has won the UK final of Biotechnology YES (Young Entrepreneurs Scheme)
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Leicester geologist features in international research publication
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/leicester-geologist-features-in-international-research-publication
The work of Leicester geologist Richard Walker features in a new online publication by The Geological Society of America. Dr Walker, lecturer in structural geology, is among a number of academics whose research is featured here.