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Ukraine war realises predictions of nuclear power plant threat, says Leicester civil safety expert
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/august/nuclear-power-plant-ukraine
As Ukraine conflict continues, new book by University of Leicester researcher argues that nuclear facilities are more likely to be targeted, and damage to power plants risks radiological contamination of the environment over vast areas.
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New research project to improve early recognition and treatment of perinatal complications
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/14-perinatal-complications-pregnancy-birth
University of Leicester-led study to explore women’s use of websites and apps to diagnose problems during later stages of pregnancy.
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Ruth David (1929-2020)
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2020/ruth-david
Ruth’s last visit to the University of Leicester, 26 November 2019.|The David Wilson Library holds copies of Ruth's memoirs, A Child of Her Time, and of Lifelines, a volume of letters she and her parents exchanged before they were deported to Auschwitz.
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Targeted cancer treatment could provide new hope for mesothelioma patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/nero
A new clinical trial will test whether a type of targeted cancer treatment could improve survival for people with a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Mesothelioma develops in the lining of the lungs or abdomen, with most cases linked to breathing in asbestos fibres.
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Experts to debate impact of the Prevent strategy at University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/september/scarman-770
Experts on hate extremism and the policymaking designed to tackle it are to convene for a University of Leicester public event, to debate the impact of the UK Government’s Prevent strategy.
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Leicester's local lockdown: a blog from the Vice-Chancellor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/july/vc-on-local-lockdown
Leicester is the first city in the UK to be placed under local lockdown – a fact that has brought global attention upon us during the coronavirus crisis. I know this news has come as a blow to many.
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South Asian Heritage Month – Book Hide and Seek
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/2024/07/04/south-asian-heritage-month-book-hide-and-seek/
Posted by stl5 in Library and Learning Services on July 4, 2024 University of Leicester Library and Learning Services – Book Hide & Seek South Asian Heritage Month is the name given to the month-long celebration in the South Asian diaspora to celebrate the heritage of...
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Reflections on the AdvanceHE Teaching and Learning Conference
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/criminology/2023/09/28/reflections-on-the-advancehe-teaching-and-learning-conference/
Posted by ca270 in Soundings: criminology and sociology at the University of Leicester on September 28, 2023 By (l-r in image) Jess Ritchie, Laura Nevay, Jo Murphy & Ben Ellis On 5th July, we attended the Advance HE Teaching and Learning Conference at Keele University,...
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Accessible accommodation
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/accommodation/room-types/accessible-accommodation
The University of Leicester is committed to providing accommodation to suit everyone’s needs and have accessible accommodation at all our sites.
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Religious Education PGCE
https://le.ac.uk/education/study/pgce/courses/religious-education
Religious Education is an exciting and relevant subject which plays a major role in helping children to contribute to a cohesive and compassionate society. Find out more about the Religious Education Secondary PGCE course at the University of Leicester.