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Academic helps to launch new Open Access journal to highlight research into contemporary political issues
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/academic-helps-to-launch-new-open-access-journal-to-highlight-research-into-contemporary-political-issues
Dr Simona Guerra from our School of History, Politics and International Relations has been appointed Co-Chief Editor of Political Research Exchange (PRX), a new Open Access journal which will feature cutting-edge research into contemporary politics.
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New project investigates sources of rare elements vital for solar power
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/new-project-investigates-sources-of-rare-elements-vital-for-solar-power
University of Leicester scientists are leading an multinational team investigating better ways of recovering key materials for generating solar power. Solar power is one of the world's fastest-growing sources of electricity.
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University of Leicester pioneers new national pathway to get ex-military into Higher Education
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/armed-forces
University of Leicester is at the forefront of a new scheme that aims to make easier for veterans to enter Higher Education. The Higher Education Pathway for Armed Forces (HEPAF) has been proposed by staff at Leicester to be implemented across the Higher Education sector.
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University researchers publish new report evaluating efforts to improve person-centred care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/university-researchers-publish-new-report-evaluating-efforts-to-improve-person-centred-care
An independent evaluation report led by researchers from our University has been published, based on work funded by the Health Foundation and NHS England The report sets out the findings from a qualitative evaluation of the feasibility of using a tool called the Patient...
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Genetic switch discovery could help to prevent symptoms of Parkinsons disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/genetic-switch-discovery-could-help-to-prevent-symptoms-of-parkinsons-disease
A genetic ‘switch’ has been discovered by MRC researchers at our University which could help to prevent or delay the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
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Donations and transfers
https://le.ac.uk/library/special-collections/enhance/donations-and-transfers
This page contains information about how to prepare material you would like to donate or transfer to us and what else is involved.
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Studentships and Self Funded PhD Opportunities
https://le.ac.uk/mcb/study/phd-opportunities
View projects available to self-funded research students Available PhD Projects |Current Studentship Opportunities in MCB Browse PhD opportunities at the Leicester Institute for Structural and Chemical Biology (LISCB) Browse funded opportunities in the...
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Event kickstarts drive to bring multi-million pound funding to East Midlands’ creative and cultural industries
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/kickstart-multi-million-pound-funding-east-midlands-creative-cultural-industries
Companies such as Google, IBM and Adobe were represented alongside the region’s business leaders, academics, funders and policymakers at The Future of the Creative and Cultural Industries event on 18 June.
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University Fellows, Honorary Visiting Staff, Associates and Emeritus
https://le.ac.uk/history/people/university-fellows-honorary
History at Leicester is pleased to work with Emeritus and Honorary Visiting Professors and Fellows. View profiles of our Visiting staff and find out how to get in touch.
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Leicestershire’s universities invite local residents with life and skills experiences to apply for community-focused research projects
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/leicestershires-universities-residents-community-research-projects
The University of Leicester, De Montfort University and Loughborough University are inviting people from the local community to apply for paid, full-time PhD, and part-time Placement research projects.