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Mars Sample Return DWI
https://le.ac.uk/physics/research/space-projects-instrumentation/projects/mars-sample-return
The University of Leicester is leading a UK consortium of industry and academia to develop a Double Walled Isolator (DWI) Qualification Model (QM) for the NASA-ESA Mars Sample Return Campaign.
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Leicester scientists in discovery of new type of plant
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/leicester-scientists-in-discovery-of-new-type-of-plant
Dr James Higgins from our Department of Genetics and Genome Biology has been involved in the discovery of a new type of plant growing in Shetland. Scientists at the University of Stirling discovered the plant – with its evolution only having occurred in the last 200 years.
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Archaeology students from University of Leicester to star in new Time Team episode
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/archaeology-students-star-new-time-team-episode
Time Team episode documents the experiences of Archaeology students as they developed their skills on their first archaeological dig
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Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/computer-science-with-artificial-intelligence-bsc/2026
Artificial Intelligence is transforming work, health, entertainment and many other aspects of our lives. This course provides a broad range of technology, software and computing skills and real-world experience in Artificial Intelligence.
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Research highlights and publications
https://le.ac.uk/cse/research/facilities/advanced-microscopy-facility/research-highlights-and-publications
Take a look at The University of Leicester's Advanced Microscopy Facilities research highlights and publications.
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Royal Aeronautical Engineering Society webinar: UK as a Global Space Power
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/11/23/royal-aeronautical-engineering-society-webinar-uk-as-a-global-space-power/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 23 November 2020 The Royal Aeronautical Engineering Society is hosting a webinar with a panel including Leicester’s Professor John Remedios, discussing the UK as a global space power.
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The Galactic Unite Scholarship at the University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/11/06/the-galactic-unite-scholarship-at-the-university-of-leicester/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 6 November 2020 Undergraduate Physics majors pursuing Space Science or Astrophysics can now apply to the Galactic Unite Scholarship at the University of Leicester.
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National Space Centre: Space Lates – the Night Sky
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2023/01/19/national-space-centre-space-lates-the-night-sky/
Join the team at the National Space Centre on January 20th, where they will explore the night sky, from constellation mythology to the future of the Universe and all about our own star; the Sun.
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Remote sensing of greenhouse gases in the air over Jinja, Uganda
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/01/22/remote-sensing-of-greenhouse-gases-in-the-air-over-jinja-uganda/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 22 January 2020 A new ground-based measurement site in Uganda, set up by the University of Leicester in partnership with NaFIRRI, will provide a unique dataset of remotely sensed greenhouse gas observations...
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University-led PGCE
https://le.ac.uk/education/study/pgce/routes/university
The University of Leicester's University-led PGCE courses have a long-established reputation for developing the kind of high quality teachers that schools value. Find out about studying the University-led PGCE in the School of Education.