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Pyramid of Geezers how to assemble a perfect human pyramid
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/pyramid-of-geezers
Physics students have calculated the formula for a perfect human pyramid – and have found that the best suited candidates to achieve maximum height are groups of men, women and children.
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Earth observation images reveal extent of ferocious forest fires in Siberia
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/09/04/earth-observation-images-reveal-extent-of-ferocious-forest-fires-in-siberia/
Stunning satellite images depicting the recent gigantic infernos that devastated one of the coldest areas on the planet have been released to mark Earth Observation Week (6-10 September).
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The Taliban Sources Project
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2020/07/06/the-taliban-sources-project/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on July 6, 2020 The Taliban Sources Project (TSP) is one of few Taliban documentation projects in existence and includes the cultural, social, and legal output for the years 1979-2011.
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Primary programmes
https://le.ac.uk/botanic-garden/education/primary
View all the primary programmes that we offer for foundation, key stage 1 and key stage 2 levels.
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Dutch
https://le.ac.uk/languages-at-leicester/languages/dutch
Study Dutch courses for all levels at The University of Leicester.
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Revisit historic discoveries as University of Leicester Archaeological Services celebrates thirty years
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/university-leicester-archaeological-services-celebrates-thirty-years
University of Leicester’s archaeological unit was established in July 1995, and staff will be hosting talks on discoveries from throughout its history as part of the Festival of Archaeology
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Multi-million pound investment in UK space industry agreed in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/cgi-meteor-agreement
IT and business consulting firm CGI has pledged £2.6 million to the University of Leicester’s Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Earth Observation Research Centre (METEOR) over the next five years.
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Alumnus shortlisted for top sci-fi writing prize
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/alumnus-shortlisted-for-top-sci-fi-writing-prize
An alumnus and former staff member at the University is on the shortlist for one of world's most prestigious sci-fi writing prizes, the Philip K Dick Award.
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University application guidance
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit/study/applicants/guidance
Check guidance for refugees and asylum seekers who want to apply to university in the UK, including course choices and funding options, meeting entry criteria, when and how to apply via UCAS, how to apply for a sanctuary scholarship.
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Mathematics MMath
https://le.ac.uk/courses/mathematics-mmath/2026
This four-year degree expands on the Mathematics BSc to prepare you for high-level entry into relevant professions. It’s also a solid base for pursuing PhD research.