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Five scientists represent University of Leicester in Parliament
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/stem-for-britain
Early-career researchers presented their research to politicians and policymakers and showcased expertise in diabetes and women’s health, sustainable chemistry and climate change
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New study of multicultural Leicester provides food for thought
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/new-study-of-multicultural-leicester-provides-food-for-thought
Master's students in the School of Modern Languages have conducted the first study in Leicester to investigate multiculturalism through where and what we eat - and have found that while dining experiences bring together people from different cultures, in many...
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Lord Sugar hails Leicester medic’s campaign to rename condition to avoid fatal mix-ups
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/april/diabetes-insipidus-avp-d-sugar
A Leicester medic has successfully campaigned to change the name of a rare but potentially fatal condition, with the backing of businessman and TV personality Lord Sugar.
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Activist Museum Awards 2024 winners announced by Research Centre for Museums and Galleries
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/activist-museum-2024
Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) has announced the winners of the prestigious Activist Museum Award 2024.
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25 years ago Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys solved the mystery of what happened to notorious Nazi war criminal
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/25-years-ago-professor-sir-alec-jeffreys-solved-the-mystery-of-what-happened-to-notorious-nazi-war-criminal
25 years ago yesterday (18 November, 1990), the Leicester Mercury ran an article about genetic fingerprinting pioneer Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, covering his sensational breakthrough to help identify the Auschwitz 'Angel of Death'.
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Lessons to learn from Leicester success in urban policy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/lessons-to-learn-from-leicester-success-in-urban-policy
With a Premier League winning football team and World Snooker Champion to its name, eyes have turned to Leicester as a force to be reckoned with in the sporting world.
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Ruth Pollington
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/ruth-pollington
We have learned, with sadness, of the death of Ruth Pollington (née Rowell) who passed away peacefully on Sunday 16 June 2024, aged 74 years.
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New Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/new-pro-vice-chancellor-research-appointed
The University of Leicester is pleased to confirm Professor Philip Baker to the post of Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, following a formal recruitment process.
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Best-selling crime author visits Leicester to discuss “killing for fun and profit”!
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/val-mcdermid
Best-selling crime author Val McDermid visits Leicester to discuss “killing for fun and profit”
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Policy relating to proof-reading services
https://le.ac.uk/policies/research/proof-reading
Guidance on proof-reading The University does not offer a proof-reading service to students nor does it recommend the use of any proof-reading services.