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Culture
https://le.ac.uk/2121/about/culture
Culture theme of University of Leicester's 2121 fundraising scheme
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Leicester geologist contributes to major project examining the technosphere
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/leicester-geologist-contributes-to-major-project-examining-the-2018technosphere2019
Professor Jan Zalasiewicz from our Department of Geology is working with artist Anne-Sophie Milon on a new project examining the ‘technosphere’ and what impact it will leave behind on the planet’s fossil record.
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Our University leads national forum in Azerbaijan
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/our-university-leads-national-forum-in-azerbaijan
Our University has led a national forum on graduate employability in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Dr Georgina Manning
https://le.ac.uk/respiratory-sciences/alumni/georgina-manning
Dr Georgina Manning, alumna of the University of Leicester Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation. Now at the University of Wolverhampton as Head of the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Forensic Science.
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Major European grant for research into rare diseases
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/major-european-grant-for-research-into-rare-diseases
Our University has joined an international programme of research to improve the diagnosis of rare diseases.
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Liz Hockey
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2020/liz-hockey
We are sad to announce that Liz Hockey, Communication Officer within Estates, passed away on 12 May 2020 after a battle with cancer.
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Authorised absences
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/engagement-monitoring/authorised-absences
The University recognises that a student may require a short absence from their studies depending on their personal circumstances. It’s really important that you talk to your school administrative team or your personal tutor about requesting time away from your studies.
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The Dryad Collection Paper work
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2022/04/13/the-dryad-collection-the-craft-of-paper-work/
Examples of books from the University of Leicester Dryad Collection concerning Paper work crafts. Images of paper plaiting, paper sculpture and paper costumes.
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Leicester academic to lead UN session on transport of the future
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/sarah-jane-fox
University of Leicester’s Dr Sarah Jane Fox will lead a session on sustainable transport at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland this month. The session is part of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) which is taking place from 27 May until 31 May.
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Baby pterodactyls could fly from birth
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/june/12-baby-pterodactyls-flying-from-birth
A breakthrough discovery has found that pterodactyls, extinct flying reptiles also known as pterosaurs, had a remarkable ability – they could fly from birth.