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How Twitter users can work together to defuse social tensions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/how-twitter-users-can-work-together-to-defuse-social-tensions
A report co-authored by Dr Paul Reilly (pictured) from the Department of Media and Communication has found that social media sites such as Twitter can be useful in keeping the peace and defusing tensions during times of social unrest.
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Research shows pollution dispersion in cities is improved by trees
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/research-shows-pollution-dispersion-in-cities-is-improved-by-trees
Trees in cities throughout the UK could be significantly improving the quality of the air we breathe by decreasing pollution levels for pedestrians, researchers Department of Physics and Astronomy have suggested in a new study.
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Richard III experts discuss how the project illustrates university research is changing for the better
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/richard-iii-research-team-discuss-how-the-project-illustrates-how-university-research-is-changing
Experts on Richard III have provided a series of insightful opinion pieces about the last Plantagenet king where they discuss their research, contemplate how University research is changing and address concerns that the remains may not be those of Richard III.
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Leicester astronomers observe star reborn in a flash
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/leicester-astronomers-observe-star-reborn-in-a-flash
An international team of astronomers using Hubble and led by our University has been able to study stellar evolution in real time. Over a period of 30 years dramatic increases in the temperature of the star SAO 244567 have been observed.
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Leicester celebrates opening access to higher education
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/leicester-celebrates-opening-access-to-higher-education
Our University is celebrating its links with local colleges from across the Midlands and beyond. The Local to Leicester partnership brings together colleges associated with our University both locally and in the West Midlands.
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Statistics for Data Science
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ma7023
Module code: MA7023 The most important method in statistical analysis is the natural extension of simple linear regression models to include several explanatory variables, thus giving general linear models.
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News and events
https://le.ac.uk/aidam/news-and-events
The latest news from the AIDAIM Centre.
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Museum Studies Connect
https://le.ac.uk/museum-studies/alumni
Find out how graduates in Museum Studies at the University of Leicester are vital to our continued success and about our graduate network, Museum Studies Connect.
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Meet the research team
https://le.ac.uk/healthcare/research/people
Learn more about the research team based in the School of Healthcare at the University of Leicester.
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Global celebration
https://le.ac.uk/centenary/events/global-celebration
On Monday 4 October 2021, we celebrated the official birthday of the University, marking 100 years since we opened our doors to our first students in 1921. As well as events on campus, we wanted to ensure that our global community was included.