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Genetics and genealogy
https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/identification/genetics
More about the genealogical detective work involved in identifying King Richard III. Mitochondrial DNA and the Y-chromosome were used, after all these years, for the DNA identification purposes.
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Classics from my Childhood, a Literary Leicester Event
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/2026/05/01/classics-from-my-childhood-a-literary-leicester-event/
Posted by Sarah Wood in Library and Learning Services on May 1, 2026 Guest post written by Alyssa Walker (BA Ancient History and History), as part of a student placement hosted by Archives & Special Collections for the 2nd year History module, ‘Working with History: The...
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Physics with Climate Science BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/physics-with-climate-science-bsc/2027
Interested in advancing humanity’s understanding of climate change and our impact on the natural environment? Curious about how advanced space and airborne technology can improve our ability to predict weather or the impact of pollution? If so, Physics with Climate Science is...
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Physics with Climate Science MPhys
https://le.ac.uk/courses/physics-with-climate-science-mphys/2027
Interested in advancing humanity’s understanding of climate change and our impact on the natural environment? Curious about how advanced space and airborne technology can improve our ability to predict weather or the impact of pollution? If so, Physics with Climate Science is...
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Material researchers awarded £18.3 million to create technical ceramics of the future
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/july/advanced-ceramics
Advanced materials specialists at the University of Leicester have been awarded part of an £18.3 million grant to enhance technical ceramics of the future through innovative computer modelling techniques.
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AI-powered research tackles healthcare inequality for people with learning disabilities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/midland-report-ai-health-outcomes
A new report by the Academy of Social Sciences has showcased research by the University of Leicester and led by Loughborough University on using artificial intelligence to tackle healthcare inequality.
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Space Park Leicester experts to showcase space technology at IAC 2024 in Milan
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/space-park-iac
A team of experts will be showcasing some of the instruments and technologies developed and under development at the University of Leicester.
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University of Leicester appoints new Chair of Council
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/university-leicester-appoints-chair-council-neil-goulden
The University of Leicester is delighted to confirm the appointment of Neil Goulden as Chair of Council.
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New £10.4 million research centre will unlock new tests, treatments and cures for people living with rare kidney diseases
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/lifearc
Thousands of people living with rare kidney disease will have access to improved diagnostics, treatments and potentially cures, thanks to the creation of a new research centre, involving experts from the University of Leicester
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Expert opinions cover Brexit womens protests in South Korea and Boko Haram
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/expert-opinions-cover-brexit-and-womens-protests
In an article for 'The UK in a Changing Europe', Dr Simona Guerra from the School of History, Politics and International Relations has examined the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and attitudes towards Brexit following the recent pro-EU...