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New dimension of space technology
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/space-power/satellite-technology
Satellites are a crucial component of the 21st-century technology. Our research extends the flight time of satellites by addressing the hazards of space.
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Student Support Services information privacy notice
https://le.ac.uk/policies/privacy/students/student-information/student-services
Find out more about how your data is handled by Student Support Services as an applicant or student of the University of Leicester.
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New report shows UK ‘poorly prepared’ to reach net-zero carbon economy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/just-transition
The UK Government must take urgent action to deliver a ‘just transition’ for workers as the country shifts towards a greener economy, according to a new study.
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Immersive exhibition sheds new light on Calke Abbey’s ‘isolated’ family and gets people talking about loneliness and isolation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/01-calke-abbey
The installation of the interpretation of the library as it was constructed.
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Tim Peake describes the first time he saw Earth from space in new video
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/tim-peake-to-receive-an-honorary-degree
The University has conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science upon British astronaut Tim Peake during a visit to the National Space Centre in Leicester on Friday 14 October as part of a wider tour of the UK.
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Prabhleen sets her sights on breaking down language barriers for Leicester’s new mums
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/nhs-midwifery
As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service, here we take a look at a story from Prabhleen Mann, who qualified in 2022 as a midwife from the University of Leicester.
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University of Leicester helps bring justice after 30 years
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/28-university-of-leicester-helps-bring-justice-after-30-years
Double helix of DNA 2050|Reviving the original technology of DNA fingerprinting helps bring justice after 30 years to convict rapist DNA fingerprinting tests performed at the University of Leicester has this week helped to convict Benjamin Whitehead for a rape he committed...
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Type 2 diabetes risk score translated into south Asian languages
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/type-2-diabetes-risk-score-translated-into-south-asian-languages
A risk score to identify people who are likely to develop Type 2 diabetes has been translated into two further languages. The part NIHR-funded Leicester Risk Score – which is recommended by health watchdog NICE, used by Diabetes UK and has attracted more than 1.
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Apprentice wanted to work on some of the most exciting space science research in the UK
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/apprentice-wanted-to-work-on-some-of-the-most-exciting-space-science-research-in-the-uk
A unique opportunity for an apprentice has opened at the Space Research Centre. The three to four year programme will include a variety of hands-on practical experience on some of the most exciting space science currently being researched at the University.
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Expert opinions cover museums Donald Trump driverless cars nuclear weapons Brexit craftivism and managers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/expert-opinions-cover-museums-donald-trump-driverless-cars-nuclear-weapons-and-brexit
Robin Clarke from the School of Museum Studies has discussed how museums can respond to the rise of the far-right in Europe.