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Staff and student travel
https://le.ac.uk/brexit/travel
As the University has a number of overseas research and teaching operations, the potential disruption to travel as a result of Brexit is a concern. Find out more about what we're doing to ensure travel for staff and students runs smoothly after Brexit.
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Law alumnus appointed to Government role
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/law-alumnus-appointed-to-government-role
A Leicester Law alumnus has been appointed as a Government foreign minister. Dr Addirdeiry Ahmed, who was awarded his PhD in Law by the University of Leicester in 2013, has recently been appointed Foreign Minister of Sudan.
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PhD student challenging the scientist stereotype at Soapbox Science event
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/phd-student-challenging-the-scientist-stereotype-at-soapbox-science-event
A Leicester PhD student will be speaking about her involvement in Leicester’s Juno group at an outreach event aimed at increasing the visibility of women in science.
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Genetic tool to predict adult heart attack risk in childhood
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/08-genetic-tool-to-predict-adult-heart-attack-risk-in-childhood
Powerful technology that paves way for early interventions to prevent heart attacks developed by international team involving Leicester researchers
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Intimidation, slurs and threats – study uncovers racism in rural England
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/intimidation-slurs-threats-study-racism-rural-england
A study into racism in rural England has found many minority ethnic individuals and families feel the countryside is an unwelcoming and unsafe place to visit.
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Testimonials from Canadian students
https://le.ac.uk/law/study/undergraduate/international/canadian-applicants/testimonials
Hear from Leicester Law School's Canadian graduates and find out about their experiences of life at Leicester.
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Physics and Astronomy April 2021 Digest
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/04/30/physics-and-astronomy-april-2021-digest/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 30 April 2021 With the end of the spring term, the Easter break, and the approach of the summer exam period, life in the School of Physics and Astronomy remains as busy as ever.
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People
https://le.ac.uk/cls/cls-equality/medrace/people
MedRACE is a student and staff working group within Leicester Medical School.
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University Researcher featured in inspiring new book showcasing tech career journeys
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/book-stem-house-of-commons-technology-leicester
University of Leicester researcher Dr Elpida Vounzoulaki is among those featured in a new book inspiring teenagers to take up a career in technology
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The king's grave
https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/discovery/the-kings-grave
Richard III was buried at the west end of the church choir, in front of the southern choir stall. This location is slightly ambiguous. Although the feet and one lower leg bone (left fibula) were missing Richard III’s skeleton was otherwise complete.