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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.

• 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...

• 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.

• Phage research report conclusions welcomed by Leicester experts

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/phages-report

  University of Leicester experts in phages contributed to a Government Select Committee report on the potential use of phages to fight bacterial infections

• Our University confirms position among leading institutions in the world

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/our-university-confirms-position-among-leading-institutions-in-the-world

  A world ranking of universities has confirmed our University's position among the leading institutions in the world.

• Ultra-hot gas around remnants of Sun-like stars

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/07-stars

  Stars (Left) Artist’s impression of the hot white dwarf GALEXJ014636.8+323615 (white) and its ultra-hot circumstellar magnetosphere (purple) trapped with the magnetic field (green). Credit: N. Reindl. (Right) Colour image of the white dwarf GALEXJ014636.

• University of Leicester hosts 100th birthday festival

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/october/changemakers-festival

  The University of Leicester welcomed students, staff, alumni and guests from the local community on Saturday in celebration of the University’s Centenary.

• Analysis of coral reveals long-term climate impact in Southeast Asia

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/17-coral-reefs

  Leicester-led research into coral reefs fringing the iconic island of Borneo in Southeast Asia has revealed the impact of cyclical climate patterns on the local marine ecosystem.

• Science behind sitting

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/human-health/sitting-science

  Ground-breaking research on the impact of sitting on our health from the University of Leicester has shaped clinical guidelines across the globe.