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Facilities for Students
https://le.ac.uk/chemistry/study/undergraduate/facilities
Read about the cutting-edge facilities and equipment available for undergraduate students at the University of Leicester School of Chemistry
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Honorary graduates January 2018 Peter Tom
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/honorary-graduates-january-2018-peter-tom
Peter Tom, Chairman of Leicester Rugby Football Club, known better as Leicester Tigers, received an honorary Doctor of Law degree from our University at our graduation ceremonies on Thursday 25 January.
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Research Themes
https://le.ac.uk/research/institutes/space/areas
The University of Leicester's innovative, interdisciplinary research builds on over 60 years of discoveries. Today we are pioneers across astrophysics, planetary science, Earth observation, space engineering, and space law and policy.
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Hate crime victims being let down by the police
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/hate-crime-victims-being-2018let-down2019-by-the-police
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published a new inspection report which reveals widespread problems with how the police deal with hate incidents and crimes.
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Facilitators and Speakers
https://le.ac.uk/empathy/study/educating-empathy/facilitators-and-speakers
Biographies for key Facilitators and Speakers as part of Educating Empathy at University of Leicester
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Publications
https://le.ac.uk/cbs/facilities/emf/publications
Browse the publications written by academics where the Electron Microscopy Facility at the University of Leicester has been of use.
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Economics professor discusses research into what makes people vote in elections
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/economics-professor-discusses-research-into-what-makes-people-vote-in-elections
Professor Eyal Winter from the School of Business has been featured in a ScienceNews article discussing how voter turnout increases when polling numbers are close. Research conducted by Professor Winter and colleagues in 2006 looked at U.S. gubernatorial races from 1990 to 2005.
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Standing Together Against Hate
https://le.ac.uk/hate-studies/research/standing-together
In response to the growing problem of hate crime and harassment on campus, the University of Leicester launched 'Standing Together Against Hate' - a project co-funded by HEFCE.
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Research shows social media is beneficial for sharing and building upon patient experiences
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/research-shows-social-media-is-beneficial-for-sharing-and-building-upon-patient-experiences
Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms can be useful tools for helping patients with rare medical diseases exchange knowledge and build communities, research led by Dr Stefania Vicari from the Department of Media and Communication has found.
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Academic comments on the rise of kids activities being marketed to adults
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/academic-comments-on-the-rise-of-kids2019-activities-being-marketed-to-adults
Dr Jane Pilcher from our School of Media, Communication and Sociology has been featured in an article for The Guardian discussing why kids’ activities – such as bouncy castles and ballpits - are now being marketed to grown men and women.