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Literary endowment fund will create new ‘writer in residence’ and professorship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/jean-humphreys
Literary endowment fund will create new ‘writer in residence’ and professorship at Leicester University
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Students reach out to help Leicesters homeless
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/students-reach-out-to-help-leicester2019s-homeless
Students from our University are embodying community spirit with regular outreaches to deliver necessities to Leicester’s homeless citizens, and have recently raised funds for further support through public donations.
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Honorary Professor of Law appointed
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/honorary-professor-of-law-appointed
A leading lawyer has been appointed as Honorary Professor of Law at Leicester. David Hodson, Partner and co-founder of The International Family Law Group LLP has been awarded the title of Honorary Professor in Law at the University.
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Eighth annual literary festival promises to explore the magic of Wonderland the mystery of Jack the Ripper and the genius of James Joyce
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/eighth-annual-literary-festival-promises-to-explore-the-magic-of-wonderland-the-mystery-of-jack-the-ripper-and-the-genius-of-james-joyce
A vibrant celebration of the written and spoken word is set to visit the city once again as this year's completely free Literary Leicester festival prepares to welcome a distinguished selection of authors, poets and performers.
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Leicester geneticist awarded prestigious Fellowship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/leicester-geneticist-awarded-prestigious-fellowship
Dr Turi King (pictured), Reader in Genetics and Archaeology at the University has been awarded a prestigious British Science Association (BSA) Honorary Fellowship for her outstanding dedication to engaging and inspiring people through science.
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Leicester scientists join new mission to observe carbon dioxide levels
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/leicester-scientists-join-new-mission-to-observe-carbon-dioxide-levels
Scientists from the University of Leicester and the National Centre for Earth Observation, which is led by Leicester's Professor John Remedios, are to join the science team for MicroCarb supporting the definition of the mission and the development of the data...
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Physics with Space Science BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/physics-with-space-science-bsc/2027
When we look up at the stars, it’s impossible not to wonder. This degree takes your curiosity seriously. Alongside the fundamentals of physics, you’ll study areas like space astronomy, Earth observation, rocket propulsion and human spaceflight.
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Showcasing Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/museum-studies/study/work-placement/showcasing-leicester
SHOWCASING LEICESTER’S CULTURAL HERITAGE Highfields Community Centre ‘Highfields, the last 50 years!’
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Bloomberg: news and market moves
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2013/08/16/bloomberg-news-and-market-moves/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on August 16, 2013 Carl Icahn (@Carl_C_Icahn) used Twitter to announce he had amassed a “large” position in Apple yesterday (14th Aug).
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Bloomberg: Mergers and acquisitions
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2013/08/21/bloomberg-mergers-and-acquisitions/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on August 21, 2013 Starboard Value LP is urging Smithfield Foods Inc. to consider alternatives to the company’s pending $4.7 billion acquisition by Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd.