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Researchers launch hunt to find the most accurate physical activity tracker
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/researchers-launch-hunt-to-find-the-most-accurate-physical-activity-tracker
Researchers from the Diabetes Research Centre have launched a hunt to find the most accurate physical activity tracker. Fitbit, Jawbone, Garmin, Polar Loop and some cheaper devices are all going head-to-head in the study.
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Research suggests exercise counteracts sitting time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-suggests-exercise-counteracts-sitting-time
Office workers can stave off health problems associated with sitting down all day by regularly exercising, a new study from the Leicester Diabetes Centre has found.
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Career opportunities
https://le.ac.uk/politics/study/undergraduate/careers
Politics graduates go on to a wide range of careers. Students at the University of Leicester are equipped with a range of transferable skills that can be applied in a wide variety of occupations. Find out how we will help you to make a smooth transition from university to work.
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Employability: how we will help you
https://le.ac.uk/history/study/undergraduate/careers/employability
Find out how History at the University at Leicester will help you with employability. Learn about the Leicester Award for Employability and our History in the Classroom module.
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Sociology in Practice
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/sy1004
Module code: SY1004 From its origins in the birth of modernity, sociology has continued to be at the heart of debates about people’s experiences and opportunities in society.
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The Mining Lifecycle Field Course – Cornwall
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/gl3113
Module code: GL3113 Pre-requisites: GL2106 There is a fine balance between the exploitation of the Earth’s resources and the inevitable impacts that it has on the environment.
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When to apply for accommodation
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/accommodation/how-to-apply/when-to-apply
Your offer of a place on a course at Leicester, and your acceptance of that offer, will affect when you can apply for accommodation. Find out more about when to apply.
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Social life
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/accommodation/life-in-halls/social-life
When you live in halls, you'll become part of a thriving student community where playing and relaxing is as important as working. There's also a packed schedule of free events.
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Payment by card
https://le.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/payment-methods/card-payment
Online card payment is the fasted method of paying your fees. Your information is held in an encrypted form in a safe and secure environment. Once payment is successful you will receive a receipt to the email address supplied during payment from noreply@payments.system.le.ac.uk.
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Travelling to the University
https://le.ac.uk/study/living-at-home/travel
Reduced season tickets available for Arriva buses. Railway station only 10-15 minutes from campus. Underground campus bike store available.