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How fandom can be viewed as a form or substitute for religion
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/how-fandom-can-be-viewed-as-a-form-or-substitute-for-religion
The extent to which mass following of popular culture – popular music stars, TV shows or football fandom – can act as a form of faith for followers is to be explored at an international conference hosted at Leicester between 28-30 July.
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People
https://le.ac.uk/urban-history/people
We have a team of dedicated academic staff, associate tutors, visiting fellows and honorary visiting staff, who are passionate about The Centre for Urban History.
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AI analysis of urine can predict flare up of lung disease a week in advance
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/lung-study
A University of Leicester-led study has used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse patient urine samples and predict when symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will flare up according to a study published today in ERJ Open Research.
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UK team to lead European mission to study new planets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/uk-team-to-lead-european-mission-to-study-new-planets
The ARIEL (Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey) mission was selected as the next European Space Agency (ESA) science mission, putting UK leadership at the heart of research into planets that lie outside our solar system -- exoplanets.
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English for Media International Summer Programme
https://le.ac.uk/cite/eltu/short-courses/summer/study/media
Study on the English for Media International Summer Programme at the University of Leicester for two weeks: 13th - 24th July 2026
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Mastering innovation and entrepreneurship at Hong Kongs GREAT Festival
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/mastering-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-at-hong-kong2019s-great-festival
The University of Leicester School of Business (ULSB) is showcasing two brand new Master’s degrees: MSc Entrepreneurship and MSc Innovation Management in Organisations as one of the partners of the GREAT Festival of Innovation in Hong Kong.
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Behavioural Neurobiology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/bs2066
Module code: BS2066 ‘Behavioural neurobiology’ will provide an understanding of the processes by which nervous systems generate adaptive behaviours in a wide range of animals.
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Physiology, Pharmacology and Behaviour
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/bs3033
Module code: BS3033 This module will develop the principles of cellular neurophysiology into a consideration of the integrative activity of the central nervous system in order to achieve higher functions such as perception and behaviour.
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Body Systems 1
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/bs1083
Module code: BS1083 This is the first of four modules that will begin to cover systems of the body.
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Practice Education 4
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ph3005
Module code: PH3005 During this module, you will continue the placement started in PH3004 Practice Education 3, helping you attain the 1,000 hours of clinical practice required to qualify as an HCPC and CSP accredited physiotherapist.