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Postgraduate researchers win prestigious policy internships
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/postgraduate-researchers-win-prestigious-policy-internships
Two Leicester postgraduate researchers have been selected for prestigious internships that will see them assist with briefings to Parliament on science policy issues.
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Alcohol and Authenticity – University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/consumingauthenticities/2015/01/24/alcohol-and-authenticity/
Discussion of alcohol and authenticity as a research theme within Drinking Studies Network, related conferences, and an edited volume Biographies of Drink (CSP, 2015)
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Embracing the nuances with a learning outcomes approach: moving the discussions forward – University
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/loproject/2014/04/29/embracingnuances/
The 'Learning Outcomes Project' at the University of Leicester. Embracing the nuances with a learning outcomes approach: moving the discussions forward.
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BBC Radio 1XTRA special mention for up-and-coming music artist from our University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/bbc1xtra-special-mention-for-up-and-coming-music-artist-from-our-university
A student at our University has been recognised for his music on a BBC Radio 1XTRA radio show. Yesterday evening, DJ Sian Anderson hosted the ‘online find’ segment of her show- a short slot dedicated to shining a light on new talent in the music industry.
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Leicester Students Union gets ready to refresh
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/leicester-students2019-union-is-ready-to-2018refresh2019
This Friday 19 January marks the start of the Students’ Union’s Refreshers 2018 - kicking off Spring Term with sweet treats, a Refreshers fair and even an afternoon of trampolining.
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Dancing through life
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/dancing-through-life
A former professional dancer, Dr Heidi Ashton from the University’s School of Management has revealed some of the realities of working as a dancer in a new video interview.
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Wounds to the lower jaw and right cheek (injuries 7-8)
https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/identification/osteology/injuries/skull-7-8
There were wounds to the jaw and right cheek which were possibly symbolic ‘punishment blows’ delivered to the King’s body after death.
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Wellcome awards Leicester scientist £2m to study gene regulation in early development
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/wellcome-award-leicester-scientist-gene-regulation
A University of Leicester scientist has been awarded £2m for research which could lead to advances in understanding and treating developmental disorders.
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University of Leicester rolls out £5m programme to combat cardiovascular burden among older adults in India
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/university-leicester-programme-cardiovascular-older-adults-india
The University of Leicester has joined forced with New Delhi’s Centre for Chronic Disease Control to roll out a £5m trial aimed at improving the lives of over-60s in India at the highest risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Poor retention of diverse staff poses major threat to NHS
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/staff-retention-nhs-leicester-pareek
The retention of diverse staff should be an essential part of the NHS workforce plan claims a new report involving University of Leicester and UCL researchers.