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About the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/about
We are a leading university committed to international excellence, world-changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching.
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Genetics for schools and colleges
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/genetics/genetics-schools-colleges
Resources Resources a student filling in a form|Genomes and genomics The complete package of genetic information needed to make a living thing - in the form of all its DNA, genes and chromosomes - is known as a genome.
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Epigenetics and global health case study
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/genetics-and-ethics-and-law/epigenetics/case-studies/epigenetics-global-health
Epigenetics can help us understand global health trends, as epigenome is dynamic and frequently responds to environmental cues. For more information, take a look at our website.
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The story behind the film
https://le.ac.uk/centenary/so-that-they-may-have-life/story-behind
Dr Astley Clarke’s idea for a new university became a focus for the foundation of the living memorial, which today stands as the University of Leicester.
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Guest tickets and information
https://le.ac.uk/graduation/guest-tickets
Find out how to book guest tickets for graduation ceremonies. Browse graduation travel and parking information.
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Ptero Firma: footprints pinpoint when ancient flying reptiles conquered the ground
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/ptero-firma-footprints-ancient-flying-reptiles
Study led by the University of Leicester links fossilised flying reptile tracks to animals that made them, revealing a 160-million-year-old invasion as pterosaurs came down from the trees and onto the ground.
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New international initiative aims to transform care for Very Preterm Babies and their families
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/preterm-babies-research-leicester
A new research project involving the University of Leicester, is bringing experts and families together to develop solutions to improve the lives of very preterm babies
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New Physics Technical Apprentice for University of Leicester is investment in future technicians
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/technician-apprentice
University of Leicester is one of five higher education institutes to receive funding for new technical apprenticeship role
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Personal statements
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/how-to-apply/applications/personal-statements
Personal statements: what they are, why they’re important and what to include and avoid - plus some suggestions from our admissions tutors.
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New resources developed for people living with Huntington’s disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/may/huntingtons-disease-new-guidelines-leicester
A University of Leicester expert has been instrumental in developing new resources for health professionals, supporting people with living with Huntington’s disease