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Astronomers look ahead to first light from JWST
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/may/jwst-time-allocation
• Professor Nial Tanvir and Dr Rhaana Starling are co-investigators (co-Is) of a programme which will use spectroscopy to map the distribution of elements formed by gamma-ray bursts.
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Shutdown STEM and Academia
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/07/08/shutdown-stem-and-academia/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 8 July 2020 Leicester physicists organise an informative workshop day for postgraduate researchers about the Black Lives Matter movement.
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How you can help
https://le.ac.uk/research/institutes/environmental-futures/areas/join-the-fight/how-you-can-help
Help protect lives from deadly snakebites. Your donation can ensure that people at risk live long, happy, and injury-free lives.
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University of Leicester celebrates top 2% global sustainability ranking
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/april/the-sustainability-ranking
The University of Leicester is once again celebrating global sustainability success after being ranked in the top 2% of global universities for its contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking.
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Why are we all so fascinated by language
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/why-are-we-all-so-fascinated-by-language
Have you ever wondered why some people learn a language more easily than others? Why Donald Trump sounds different to other politicians? Whether we’ll all be speaking English, Chinese or Martian in the future? A brand new free online course provided by the University will be...
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Criminology BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/criminology-bsc/2026
Leicester is 6th in the UK for teaching Criminology (The Guardian University Guide 2025). Our experts will lead you through a comprehensive study of crime and justice. View our degree entry requirements.
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New poll reveals 8 out of 10 students rate university ‘learning experience’ as most important
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/august/post-covid-survey
New research commissioned by the University of Leicester has revealed how post-COVID, ‘learning experience’ matters most to students (82%), followed by ‘gaining independence’ (78%), green open spaces (78%), and mental health and wellbeing (64%).
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Information for students
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit/initiatives/refugeap/students
Learn more about the RefugEAP course aims, features, frequently asked questions and how to apply.
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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Representations in Marketing Require more Attention to Context.
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/2023/02/22/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-representations-in-marketing-require-more-attention-to-context/
Brands can play an important role in fostering inclusion in our increasingly diverse societies. 38% of the respondents to a recent survey conducted by Adobe, said that they are more likely to purchase products and services from brands that show diversity in their advertisements.
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Daniel Defoe co-wrote the Bank of England
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/2016/02/03/daniel-defoe-co-wrote-the-bank-of-england/
Posted by Martin Parker in School of Business Blog on February 3, 2016 Professor of Organisation and Culture at the School, Martin Parker , has just published a new book which provocatively blurs the lines between economic facts and literary fictions Why is a novel like an...