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University experience days
https://le.ac.uk/study/schools-and-colleges/pre-16/university-experience-days
How can I sign up? Available for group bookings only. Expressions of interest are open for schools to submit their interest in attending any of the above events.
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Expert opinion Juno space mission special
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/expert-opinion-juno-space-mission-special
NASA's Juno spacecraft is due to arrive at Jupiter on 4 July and Jupiter Orbital Insertion (JOI) begins at 8:18 p.m. PDT (4:18am BST on 5 July).
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University of Leicester launches international Pathways programmes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/foundation-courses
The University of Leicester is launching three international year 1 programmes in August as well as a STEM International Foundation Year from September.
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Most luminous galaxy is ripping itself apart
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/most-luminous-galaxy-is-ripping-itself-apart
In a far-off galaxy, 12.4 billion light-years from Earth, a ravenous black hole is devouring galactic grub. Its feeding frenzy produces so much energy, it stirs up gas across its entire galaxy.
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University urges city to stay strong as Leicester lockdown continues
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/july/university-urges-city-stay-strong-leicester-lockdown-continues
President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nishan Canagarajah urges Leicester to stay strong and continue to follow Government guidelines, after Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced limited relaxations to the local lockdown restrictions.
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Japanese Princess attends graduation ceremony
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/japanese-princess-to-attend-graduation-ceremony
Our University is delighted to announce that Princess Mako of Akishino is returning to Leicester in order to be awarded her postgraduate degree in Museum Studies.
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Light and Matter
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/pa1120
Module code: PA1120 In this module you will study the physics of heat (thermodynamics) and the physics of light (optics). We will discuss thermal equilibrium and how an absolute temperature scale can be defined in terms of the properties of simple gasses.
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Archaeology of Standing Buildings
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/ar7524
Module code: AR7524 This module will provide you with an archaeological understanding of building construction and evolution and the ability to recognise different building materials.
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Zooarchaeology (the archaeology of animals)
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/ar3017
Module code: AR3017 Animal bones are ubiquitous archaeological finds and it is well recognised that their detailed study can shed light on a diverse range of past human activities including: Diet Hunting and farming strategies The use of animals and animal...
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Zooarchaeology (the archaeology of animals)
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ar3017
Module code: AR3017 Animal bones are ubiquitous archaeological finds and it is well recognised that their detailed study can shed light on a diverse range of past human activities including: Diet Hunting and farming strategies The use of animals and animal...