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• New theory claims pterodactyls did not have feathers

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/september/pterosaurs

  The debate about when dinosaurs developed feathers has taken a new turn with a paper from the University of Leicester refuting claims that feathers were found on dinosaurs’ close relative, the flying reptiles called pterosaurs.

• University supporting literacy skills through reading buddies and new books for schools

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/books

  Volunteers from the University of Leicester have donated boxes full of brand-new books to local primary schools. It is part of a wider scheme that sees one hundred school-based volunteers support pupils at Uplands Junior L.E.A.

• Leicester academic curates major art exhibition in Rome

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/leicester-academic-curates-major-art-exhibition-in-rome

  A University of Leicester academic has curated a major art exhibition currently being shown at the Scuderie del Quirinale in Rome. Professor David Ekserdjian, from the University of Leicester’s Department of History of Art and Film, curated “Correggio e Parmigianino.

• 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.

• Foxes, University of Leicester and King Power strike Thailand agreement

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/foxes-university-leicester-king-power-strike-thailand-agreement

  University of Leicester and King Power strengthen ties with Thailand through a new agreement, enhancing global collaboration in education, sport, and community impact.

• Maxar Intelligence inspires the next generation of geospatial experts

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/june/maxar-placement

  Maxar hosts students from the micro-intern programme run by Space Park Leicester

• Space-themed work experience programme opens to school students

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/space-park-work-experience

  Space Park Leicester are inviting Year 10, 11 and 12 students living in Leicestershire to experience a career in the space industry.

• University of Leicester partners with Flexeserve and Innovate UK to drive innovation

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/ktp

  The University of Leicester is working with pioneering manufacturer Flexeserve and Innovate UK in a unique Knowledge Transfer Partnership.

• Daring Deeds of Valour

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/onthisdayofwar/2016/02/09/daring-deeds-of-valour/

  Posted by Philip Shaw in On This Day of War on February 9, 2016 Daring Deeds of Valour By Dr Rachel Bates, University of Leicester The 29 January 2016 marks the 160 th anniversary of the Victoria Cross, a key legacy of the Crimean War (1854-56).