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Groundbreaking research identifies what makes human brains – and humans – unique in the animal world
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/14-concept-cells
A neuroscientist at the University of Leicester has identified a fundamental difference between human and animal brains. This breakthrough, published today in the journal Cell, offers an explanation for what makes Homo sapiens so vastly different from even our nearest relatives.
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Rare chariot fittings from the Iron Age are among fascinating items in brand new exhibition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/burrough-hill-exhibition
University archaeologist curates an exhibition of finds from Breedon Hill and Burrough Hill, including objects excavated by University of Leicester Archaeological Services
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Serena Iervolino: PhD reflections
https://le.ac.uk/museum-studies/study/graduate-profiles/serena-iervolino
2013 was a memorable year for me. I completed my PhD, simultaneously experiencing a great sense of achievement but also terror. “What’s my next challenge?” I wondered.
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Two Students + One Programme = Graduate Job Success
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/careerdevelopmentservice/2015/10/16/leicester-award-gold/
Posted by Marie Muir in Career Development Service on October 16, 2015 Fran and Lucy took part in the Leicester Award Gold when they studied at the University of Leicester, hear why they think you should do it too! Why did you apply for the Leicester Award Gold? Fran – I...
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Starting with the tidyverse
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/teachingr/2020/08/31/starting-with-the-tidyverse/
Discussion of teaching the tidyverse without first introducing students to base R
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Conference to showcase leading developments in gynaecological robotic surgery
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/conference-to-showcase-leading-developments-in-gynaecological-robotic-surgery
The University of Leicester will host the 7th Annual British and Irish Association of Gynaecological Robotic Surgeons conference between 1 - 3 March.
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Japanese-Language Proficiency Test at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/languages-at-leicester/exams/jlpt-at-leicester
Find out more about the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test at Leicester within the Languages at Leicester department.
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Terms and conditions for submissions to the School of Museum Studies Heritage Specialism student archival collecting project
https://le.ac.uk/library/special-collections/enhance/heritage/collecting-ts-and-cs
Read the terms and conditions for submissions to the School of Museum Studies Heritage Specialism student archival collecting project.
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Glynis returns to serve the University of Leicester 40 years after graduation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/glynis-wright
A successful business leader has returned to the University of Leicester after 40 years to help steer the institution’s future direction.
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Creative Writing MA
https://le.ac.uk/courses/creative-writing-ma/2026
This degree is geared towards studying and experimenting across genres and forms, and will challenge you both intellectually and imaginatively.