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Research consortium combines research excellence and expertise to evolve drug discovery
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/research-consortium-combines-research-excellence-and-expertise-to-evolve-drug-discovery
A new research consortium aims to identify opportunities for drug discovery through the innovative use of antibodies in structure-based drug discovery and design.
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Exhibition showcasing research and innovation takes to the road
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/exhibition-showcasing-research-and-innovation-takes-to-the-road
An exhibition showcasing the work of our research community will be touring around the city from 30 May - 1 July. Organised by the Doctoral College, Images of Research is a unique display of the breadth and quality of research at the University.
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New labelling system for medical research press releases
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/new-labelling-system-for-medical-research-press-releases
Following a suggestion from President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle to the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS), Higher Education institutions are now to implement the use of a new labelling system for press releases when announcing new medical research findings.
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Study reviews new once-weekly Type 2 diabetes drugs
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/december/study-reviews-new-once-weekly-type-2-diabetes-drugs
Once-weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) differ in their efficacy and safety profiles, according to new research by researchers from the Leicester Diabetes Centre. Compared to other once-weekly GLP-1RAs which are licensed and available, dulaglutide 1.
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Former Universities Minister David Willetts to give public lecture
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/former-universities-minister-david-willetts-to-give-public-lecture
This Thursday (11 June), we are giving you the chance to hear the man who has shaped higher education policy for the past four years talk about the future of UK science and innovation. The Rt Hon.
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Leicester’s space expertise to be showcased on international stage
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/space-expertise-showcased-international-stage
Space Park Leicester will have a presence at the Paris International Airshow from 16 June
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Midlands universities receive research awards to encourage collaboration and excellence in arts and humanities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/ahrc
The University of Leicester is amongst only 50 universities to receive Doctoral Landscape Awards from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).
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Volunteering
https://le.ac.uk/engagement/volunteering
Make a Difference Week sees students and staff volunteer to make a positive difference to the local community. Volunteering provides experience and supports your personal development, wellbeing and sense of community.
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Christian makes University of Leicester history after graduating from flagship minority ethnic PhD scholarship scheme
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/christian-graduating-flagship-minority-ethnic-phd-scholarship
Christian Davis has made history after becoming the first to graduate from the University of Leicester’s pioneering minority ethnic PhD scholarship scheme.
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Communication and Media MA
https://le.ac.uk/courses/communication-and-media-ma/2025
This is for you if... you want to gain a deeper understanding of the theoretical and methodological approaches to the rapidly changing field of media and communication research.