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• Inspiring young engineer from our University wins prestigious engineering grants

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/inspiring-young-engineer-from-our-university-wins-prestigious-engineering-grants

  A student from our University has been awarded two prestigious engineering grants for her ability in the field.

• Leicester academic praises scheme allowing working class children to shine

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-academic-praises-scheme-allowing-working-class-children-to-shine

  A University of Leicester scientist has discussed his involvement with an educational opportunities programme, organised by The Sutton Trust, that inspired him to pursue his studies in planetary science.

• Leicester literature festival returns with star authors and tribute to Agatha Christie

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/literary-leicester-book-festival-agatha-christie-50

  Leicester’s flagship literature festival, Literary Leicester, returns in 2026 with an exciting line up of internationally acclaimed authors including Sophie Hannah, Louise Doughty, Jonathan Coe and Dame Jacqueline Wilson.

• 150-million-year post-mortem reveals baby pterosaurs perished in a violent storm

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/150-million-year-post-mortem-baby-pterosaurs-storm

  University of Leicester scientists have identified two extraordinary new fossils - tiny prehistoric flying reptiles, pterosaurs, with broken wings

• Expert opinions cover Antarctic volcanoes referendums and the menopause

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/expert-opinions-cover-antarctic-volcanoes-and-a-tale-of-two-referendums

  Professor John Smellie from our School of Geography, Geology and the Environment has written an article for The Conversation discussing how the eruption of volcanoes situated strategically close to any of Antarctica’s ice streams could cause significant amounts of...

• New Fungal Spore Calendar helps allergy and asthma sufferers plan for better health

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/fungal-calendar

  Leicester researchers have developed England’s first comprehensive fungal spore calendar—a valuable new tool designed to help allergy and asthma patients better manage symptoms through seasonal awareness

• Epic effort to publish complete works of Brideshead Revisited author launching soon

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/epic-effort-to-publish-complete-works-of-brideshead-revisited-author-launching-soon

  An epic effort to bring together for the first time The Complete Works of Evelyn Waugh is being spearheaded by the author’s grandson in collaboration with our University.

• girl.boy.child

  https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/girl-boy-child

  The performances will shine a light on many National Trust properties’ lesser known LGBTQ histories.

• Leicester to host talk by UK activist who joined Kurdish force against ISIS in Northern Syria

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-to-host-talk-by-uk-activist-who-joined-kurdish-force-against-isis-in-northern-syria

  UK activist Kimberley Taylor, who has joined Kurdish forces fighting ISIS in Syria, will be one of the speakers at an event being held on International Women’s Day at the University and chaired by Dr Omer Tekdemir from our School of History, Politics and International Relations.

• Research Staff and Early Career Researchers

  https://le.ac.uk/research/doctoral-college/research-staff

  Information on development opportunities for staff, engagement and impact, research effectiveness, quantitative skills, qualitative skills and supporting postgraduate researchers.