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• Midlands Mindforge Appoints Industry Experts to Scientific Advisory Council

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/midlands-mindforge-council

  Professor Chris Brightling from the University of Leicester is one of eight inaugural members of the Scientific Advisory Council for Midlands Mindforge.

• Major milestone caps off ‘amazing few weeks’ for JWST scientists

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/february/jwst-image-array

  Martin Barstow, Professor of Astrophysics and Space Science at the University of Leicester and Chair of the Space Telescope Institute Council which oversees STScI, said: “This stunning new image is a fantastic result from the dedication of the operations team, who have...

• “We are here to listen, learn and serve” – Dr Vijay Sharma on building a truly civic university 

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/vijay-blog

  At the heart of the University of Leicester’s civic mission is Dr Vijay Sharma, our Pro-Chancellor for Community Engagement – a role that’s as visionary as it is vital.

• Diverse range of events taking place at the University of Leicester to celebrate Black History Month 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/28-black-history-month

  Mental health discussions, student-led initiatives and Leicester’s hidden Black history among events marking Black History Month in the UK

• The Story of Pulque Part 2: A Tangle of Origins – University of Leicester

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/consumingauthenticities/2015/03/18/the-story-of-pulque-part-2-a-tangle-of-origins/

  Overview of different pre-Columbian narratives about the origins or discovery of pulque, and the various political, historical, and cultural roles these narratives served particularly for the Mexica (Aztecs)

• Physics and Astronomy Blog: Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/page/25/

  Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in the School of Physics and Astronomy.

• University of Leicester cements top 50 position in global sustainability ranking

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/impact-rankings

  The University of Leicester is ranked 49th out of 1591 universities in the world, among the top 3.08% of institutions, in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.

• Primary school pupils graduate before University of Leicester students

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/intouniversity-graduation

  Primary school children stole a march on University of Leicester students after graduating from the institution at the age of just 10 and 11.

• Link between hibernation in animals and Alzheimers prevention identified

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/link-between-hibernation-in-animals-and-alzheimers-prevention-identified

  Research by scientists at the Medical Research Council’s Toxicology Unit, based at the University, has identified a protective mechanism that kicks in when body temperature is lowered, activating a process that prevents the loss of brain cells and the connections between them.

• University of Leicester junior doctor recognised for pioneering COVID-19 research

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/dan-pan

  A University of Leicester researcher has been recognised for his pioneering research into how COVID-19 spreads from person to person.