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Leicester scientists discover precious metals in Mordor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/mordor
Two geologists from the University of Leicester have found gold, along with copper, tellurium and other metals in a geological locality in Australia, referred to as the Mordor Igneous Complex - named after its uncanny resemblance to the location from the Lord of the Rings...
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Urgent action needed to tackle racial harassment in universities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/november/racial-harrassment
Urgent action is needed to tackle racial harassment in universities because students are being let down, Vice-Chancellor Professor Nishan Canagarajah has said.
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Midlands Innovation announces plans for technology transfer
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/midlands-innovation-announces-plans-for-technology-transfer
Midlands Innovation, a group of eight universities and one of the UK’s most influential academic collaborations, has launched its plan for collaboration in technology transfer. The announcement was made at an event held at The Shard, London.
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Zombie apocalypse would potentially wipe out humanity in just 100 days students calculate
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/zombie-apocalypse-would-wipe-out-humanity-in-just-100-days-students-calculate
A real-life zombie outbreak would leave the world’s population in shambles, with less than 300 survivors remaining a mere one hundred days into the apocalypse, according to students from the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
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The innovative technology that will explore planet Mercury in unprecedented detail
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/the-innovative-technology-that-will-explore-planet-mercury-in-unprecedented-detail
Leicester researchers will be showcasing the innovative space instrument they have developed which will be used to help provide the most complete exploration and study of the planet Mercury to date at the Farnborough Airshow on Friday 20 July.
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Triumphing in the face of adversity
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/triumphing-in-the-face-of-adversity
Corinne’s time at the University of Leicester has, in great part, been shaped by her resilience. Beginning her degree in 2013, she faced a number of personal setbacks, but after five years of hard work and dedication, she graduates this week with her LLB.
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Leicester to honour 100 years of womens suffrage with rendition of Pankhurst Anthem at graduation ceremonies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/leicester-to-honour-100-years-of-women2019s-suffrage-with-rendition-of-pankhurst-anthem-at-graduation-ceremonies
A choral work written to mark the women's vote centenary by relatives of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst is to be performed at the upcoming summer graduation ceremonies.
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University of Leicester Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls ready to compete on the world stage
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/olympics-paralympics
Student Lauren Henry and alumnus Nick Cummins are competing as part of TeamGB in the Olympics and Paralympics 2024
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Index recognises University of Leicester’s commitment to the social mobility of students
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/index-recognises-university-leicester-social-mobility-students
The University of Leicester’s commitment to the social mobility of its students has been recognised in a league table published by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI).
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WorkSmart, the future of working life at Leicester, launches next month
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/july/worksmart
The University of Leicester will officially open the doors, on the 2 August, to a new work space for staff in its central Professional Services - a move that signals the start of a new way of working at Leicester.