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Unicorns to inspire the next space entrepreneurs
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/2018unicorns2019-to-inspire-the-next-space-entrepreneurs
Some of the most ambitious and high value start-ups are likely to develop in space-related industries and the University of Leicester is showing student and graduate entrepreneurs how they could create their own ‘unicorn from space’.
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Our history
https://le.ac.uk/museum-studies/about/history
The Department of Museum Studies at the University of Leicester - the first of its kind - was founded in 1966 by Raymond Singleton, with the intention of developing expertise in all areas of the academic study and applied profession of museums and heritage.
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Triple shortlisting for Leicester in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2025
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/times-higher-education-shortlisted-leicester
The University of Leicester has been shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2025 which recognise excellence and innovation across the UK higher education sector.
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School stars mark University Centenary at National Space Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/schools-dinner
School leaders from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland caught a sneak peek of Space Park Leicester on Thursday as they celebrated the University of Leicester’s Centenary.
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Recreation of Iron Age Glenfield cauldron nominated as Current Archaeology Research Project of the Year
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/glenfield-cauldron-current-archaeology-award
The collaborative investigation and recreation of an Iron Age cauldron found in Glenfield has been shortlisted as Current Archaeology ‘Research Project of the Year’ 2026.
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Leicester alumnus Andy Byford set to save New Yorks neglected subways
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/leicester-alumnus-andy-byford-set-to-save-new-yorks-neglected-subways
Leicester alumnus Andy Byford, who studied German and French at Leicester, has recently taken up the monumental task of turning around New York's ageing, failing subway system.
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Rugby star’s inspirational journey from training ground catastrophe sees him honoured by the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/matt-hampson
A former Leicester Tigers rugby player who was paralysed in an England U21 training session has been honoured by the University of Leicester for helping others who have suffered similar catastrophic injuries through sport.
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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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How to apply
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/accommodation/how-to-apply
Information on how to apply for your postgraduate accommodation using our online application system, as well as information on summer vacations and absence for research.
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Journalism and English BA
https://le.ac.uk/courses/journalism-and-english-ba/2026
The BA in Journalism and English offers you the best of old and new: a grounding in the cornerstones of English literature and the ability to reflect on the place of digital and social media in the 21st century media ecosystem and apply this knowledge to your future career.