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Leicester kidney transplant patient wins research award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/leicester-kidney-transplant-patient-wins-research-award
A former Emmerdale actor from Leicester who underwent a kidney transplant has scooped an award for his part in research into the condition.
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Event to explore secrets of the dark web
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/event-to-explore-secrets-of-the-dark-web
Secrets of the elusive and mysterious ‘Dark Web’ and the national strategic response to it will be revealed at a free public event at our University on Thursday 16 February.
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Community projects
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/royal/visits/duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge/projects
As part of their visit to the University of Leicester, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were shown three community projects, all reflecting the close ties between the University and Leicester City FC.
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Children helping research study that aims to improve future NHS care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/children-helping-research-study-that-aims-to-improve-future-nhs-care
Children who have to go to local Emergency Departments are helping a research study that aims to improve future NHS care.
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Discovery of plant reproductive success provides insights into human fertility
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/plant-reproduction-fertility-chromosomes-leicester
University of Leicester researchers have uncovered how successful chromosome segregation during sexual reproduction is achieved in plants.
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Historian to take part in stand-up comedy challenge
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/historian-to-take-part-in-stand-up-comedy-challenge
Kevin Schürer (pictured), Professor of English Local History in our School of History and lead genealogist in the discovery of King Richard III, has been announced as one of the contenders in a stand-up comedy challenge in Leicestershire.
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UK’s Chief Medical Officer's University of Leicester lecture addresses the state’s role in public health
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/chief-medical-officer-lecture-public-health
Professor Chris Whitty gave the annual Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture on Friday 7 November
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Research sheds light on genetic processes underlying meningitis and gastroenteritis
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/24-genetic-processes-underlying-meningitis-and-gastroenteritis
University of Leicester researchers have developed a computer system to scan large sets of genomes in deadly pathogens
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What Brexit could mean for the University sector
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/what-brexit-could-mean-for-the-university-sector
Professor Iain Gillespie, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research & Enterprise at our University, has commented on how UK universities and EU funding will be affected by Brexit - and the need for the government to provide answers.
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The Fulbright-University of Leicester Postgraduate Award
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/fees-funding/scholarships-discounts/fulbright
The Fulbright scholarship entitles one graduate student from the USA to pursue a one year Masters degree at the University of Leicester, receiving a full tuition waiver and a maintenance award.