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English Language Teaching Unit establishes link with Kettering Hospital
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/english-language-teaching-unit-establishes-link-with-kettering-hospital
On April 15th, the English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) started a 12-week programme delivering English for Nurses classes to international nurses working at Kettering General Hospital.
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Ophthalmology researcher wins prestigious prize
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/08-ophthalmology-award
Zhanhan Tu Zhanhan Tu|Best Talk prize for Dr Zhanhan Tu at the European Paediatric Opthalmological Society conference.
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Obituary: Emeritus Professor Eric Dunning
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/15-obituary-emeritus-professor-eric-dunning
It was with great sadness that the University has learned of the death of Emeritus Professor Eric Dunning. Eric was a pioneer in the sociology of sport and the founder, with Patrick Murphy and John Williams, of the Sir Norman Chester Centre for Football Research.
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Leicester wins Best University Employability Strategy at TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/april/17-targetjobs-graduate-recruitment-awards-2019
The University of Leicester was recognised at the prestigious TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards in London on Thursday 4th April, winning Best University Employability Strategy.
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Danielle Brown inducted into BUCS Hall of Fame
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/june/18-danielle-brown-bucs-hall-of-fame
On Wednesday 5 June, University of Leicester Law graduate Danielle Brown was inducted into the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Hall of Fame.
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Leicester research into acid attacks presented in Home Office report
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/acid-attacks
Researchers at the University of Leicester have published the first report of its kind examining attacks with acid and other corrosive substances.
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Local students begin to take their LEAP into University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/local-students-begin-to-take-their-leap-into-university
On Wednesday 21 January, the University welcomed 40 local school and college students onto campus to begin to take their LEAP into University at the launch of our new Leicester Enhanced Access Programme (LEAP).
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Expert opinions cover Syria Pokmon Go The GBBO wildfires and religious symbols
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/expert-opinions-cover-syria-pokemon-go-the-gbbo-wildfires-and-religious-symbols
PhD student Seyda Eruyar from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing her journey to study at Leicester and the opportunities provided by our University.
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Times Higher Education World University Rankings confirm Leicesters place among top 1 of universities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/times-higher-education-world-university-rankings-confirms-leicesters-place-in-top-1-of-universities
A definitive table of world University rankings has seen the University of Leicester maintain its rank among the top 1 per cent of universities in the world.
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Benefits of archaeology to communities unearthed at events on campus and Bradgate Park
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/benefits-of-archaeology-to-communities-unearthed-at-events-on-campus-and-bradgate-park
The importance of archaeology and how it can benefit society and communities will be explored at a number of events hosted by the University.