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Politicians and media fuel hate crime in Britain say experts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/2018politicians-and-media-fuel-hate-crime-in-britain-2019-say-experts
Professor Neil Chakraborti and Dr Stevie-Jade Hardy, from our Centre for Hate Studies, say the ‘toxic climate’ surrounding the EU referendum debate has helped to ‘embolden’ people to target those they regard as ‘different’ or ‘foreign’.
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Talk by Riders Chairman offers insights into running a top-flight basketball team
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/20-riders-talk
A public lecture at the University of Leicester on 27 November offers a unique insight into the management of Leicester’s legendary basketball club, the Leicester Riders.
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Earth observation expert to educate people on the impact of aerosols on the climate
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/april/earth-observation-expert-aerosols-impact-climate
Dr Adam Povey from the University of Leicester will deliver the latest Space Park Conversations talk ‘Smoke and Mirrors: Observing the impact of aerosols on climate’ at Space Park Leicester on 6 May
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Volunteer Vlad is honoured for giving his time to others
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/psychology-student-volunteer-vlad-honoured
A University of Leicester student has been recognised for his exceptional commitment to volunteering.
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Leicester researcher scoops prestigious award for her work on asthma
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/impact-award-nihr-leicester
The work of a Leicester researcher testing the benefits of a new treatment for severe asthma has scooped a prestigious award
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People using Leicester maternity services to benefit from innovative empathy training
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/empathy-training
University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) NHS Trust is collaborating with the Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare to build on its culture of empathy within maternity services through training and leadership workshops
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New antimicrobial resistance (AMR) strategies
https://le.ac.uk/lemid/strategic-areas/amr-and-stress-responses/new-amr-stategies
Microbes are constantly adapting to their environment, including adapting to survive against current antimicrobial treatment. Strategies include efflux pumps, horizontal gene transfer, bacteriophage and mutation.
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Showcasing Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/museum-studies/study/work-placement/showcasing-leicester
SHOWCASING LEICESTER’S CULTURAL HERITAGE Highfields Community Centre ‘Highfields, the last 50 years!’
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Professor Sir Geoff Palmer
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2025/sir-geoff-palmer
A tribute to Sir Geoff Palmer, honouring his legacy as a pioneering scientist, educator, and advocate for equality. Discover his contributions and connection to the University of Leicester.
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Publications
https://le.ac.uk/hate-studies/our-hubs/violence-reduction-hub/publications
University of Leicester Violence Hub Key Publications