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• Plantings

  https://le.ac.uk/100-trees/plantings

  Global celebration On 4 October 2021 we marked our 100th Birthday in a celebration which brought together our students, staff, partners, alumni, friends and supporters from all around the world.

• Genomic sequencing confirms breast cancer link between Leicester sisters

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/27-sisters-genome

  Two Leicester sisters who had their entire genomes sequenced in the hope of finding answers to their family history of breast cancer have learnt they both carry a genetic variant that significantly increases their risk of developing the disease.

• Cutting for Stone: Perception and Comfort in Patient-Centred Care

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/sapphire/2016/03/14/cutting-for-stone/

  A review of Abraham Verghese's 2009 novel 'Cutting for Stone' which examines the novel's presentation of the importance of observation skills and compassionate care.

• Dr Suzie Imber inspires young girls to pursue careers in space science

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/dr-suzie-imber-inspires-young-girls-to-pursue-careers-in-space-science

  Dr Suzie Imber from our Department of Physics and Astronomy recently appeared in an episode of Channel 4’s ‘The Secret Life of 4 and 5 Year Olds’ where she spoke to young girls about pursuing a career in space science.

• Tackling sexual violence

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/social-justice/dna-kits

  Professor Lisa Smith discusses how new DNA kits are helping to ensure survivors of sexual violence find justice.

• Olympics poet honoured with award from the University of Leicester

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/lemn-sissay

  The official poet for the London 2012 Olympic Games has been recognised with an honorary degree from the University of Leicester.

• Crisis and Disaster Risk Management

  https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/research/crisis-and-disaster-risk-management

  Selected publications 2025 Bryce, C. , Dowling, M., Long, S. & Wardman, J. K. (2025). Media amplification under the floodlight: Contextualising 20 years of US risk news. Risk Analysis, https://doi.org/10.1111/risa.17701 Yeboah, R., Ferdous, L. T., Gerged, A. M.

• Margaret Mathieson

  https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2023/margaret-mathieson

  We have learned, with great sadness, of the death of Emeritus Professor Margaret Mathieson. As graduate, member of staff and benefactor, Margaret dedicated much of her life to shaping the University of Leicester.

• History makers – first cohort of Leicester-Chongqing students graduate

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/history-makers-first-leicester-chongqing-students-graduate

  History was made in China this week, as the first students to embark on a dual honours programme from the University of Leicester and Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) graduated.

• Space Park Leicester to host 100th ESA BIC UK start-up

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/august/skyfarer-esa-bic-uk

  Elliot Parnham, Founder and CEO at Skyfarer, said: “Making drone delivery possible is an audacious challenge and one that requires collaboration and expertise in various areas to realise the vision.