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Study raises important questions about lockdown effects on BAME communities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/july/lockdown-effects-on-bame-communities
New research by University of Leicester academics reveals lockdown measures imposed in late March, during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, may not have been as effective in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities with data showing that cases in these...
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Pick your poison study examines the use of plant poison on prehistoric weaponry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/pick-your-poison-study-examines-the-use-of-plant-poison-on-prehistoric-weaponry
Archaeologists have long believed that our ancestors used poisons extracted from plants such as foxgloves and hemlock to make their weapons more lethal and kill their prey more swiftly.
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Outreach
https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/outreach
Through our outreach programmes, we promote our world-class research in archaeology and ancient history for the benefit of a wide audience.
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University of Leicester named as finalist in two Green Gown Award categories
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/green-gown
The University of Leicester has been shortlisted for Student Engagement and Tomorrow’s Employees projects
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Geology MGeol
https://le.ac.uk/courses/geology-mgeol/2026
On the Leicester Geology MGeol, you'll gain a broad training in geoscience as for our BSc Geology degree, and then develop masters-level expertise, including a research project on a topic of interest to you.
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Geology MGeol
https://le.ac.uk/courses/geology-mgeol/2027
On the Leicester Geology MGeol, you'll gain a broad training in geoscience as for our BSc Geology degree, and then develop masters-level expertise, including a research project on a topic of interest to you.
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Announcing 2024 Summer Internships for Leicester Undergraduates
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2024/01/09/announcing-2024-summer-internships-for-leicester-undergraduates/
Applications are open for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE2024) scheme for 3rd and 4th year Leicester undergraduates.
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From the past to the future of work
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/2025/02/04/from-the-past-to-the-future-of-work/
Posted by Stephen Wood in School of Business Blog on February 4, 2025 Stephen Wood, Professor of Management, University of Leicester School of Business.
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Ronald Gordon Hodgson
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2025/ronald-hodgson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Gordon Hodgson, who died on 16 November 2025 at the age of 82.
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Initiative aims to address health challenges of an ageing population
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/blue-zones
An initiative involving the University of Leicester aims to address the growing health challenges of an ageing UK population.