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Royal visit to the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/22-royal-visit
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge |The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit the University on Wednesday 28 November.
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Changing the world, one story at a time. Humanitarian Society scoops two awards for groundbreaking journalism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/humanitarian-society
A newsletter produced by University of Leicester's Humanitarian Society has been recognised by the Student Publication Association.
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James Arthur (Jim) Mackley
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/jim-mackley
We have learned, with sadness, of the death of Mr Jim Mackley. Jim joined the Department of Genetics as a technician in 1964, and was then Chief Technician in the Department of Biochemistry from 1981 until his retirement.
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Project updates
https://le.ac.uk/insular-manuscripts/project-updates
News and updates from the Insular Manuscripts team including workshops and involvement in major British Library exhibitions.
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Gender study reveals how performed personality traits can dictate success in the workplace
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/gender-study-reveals-how-2018performed2019-personality-traits-can-dictate-success-in-the-workplace
A research postgraduate at our University has recently shared the results of her study into gender differences in communication styles and their influence on workplace communication in public relations. Distance learner Amelia Reigstad began her PhD study in 2014.
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BBCs Countryfile comes to University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/bbcs-countryfile-comes-to-university-of-leicester
The BBC’s programme dedicated to rural and agriculture issues, Countryfile, will be making a visit to the University of Leicester this week.
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Scholarship opportunities in Museum Studies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/scholarship-opportunities-in-museum-studies
The School of Museum Studies is once again offering a suite of Scholarships to those who are interested in pursuing a career in the museum and heritage sector.
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Student initiative seeks to improve global animal welfare
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/student-initiative-seeks-to-improve-global-animal-welfare
A student initiative led by the University of Leicester’s Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Chapter is seeking to improve animal welfare on a global scale.
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Artist to retype famous novel on a single sheet of paper
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/artist-to-retype-famous-novel-on-a-single-sheet-of-paper
Kingsley Amis’s celebrated novel ‘Lucky Jim’ will be retyped onto a single sheet of paper at the David Wilson Library between 7-14 March by an artist on a mission to retype one hundred classic novels at locations relevant to the authors’ lives.
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Mountain climbing space physicist scales new heights to advance science
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/mountain-climbing-space-physicist-scales-new-heights-to-advance-science
Dr Suzie Imber from the Department of Physics and Astronomy is preparing to embark on a comprehensive study of South America's Andes mountain range in the hope of answering questions about everything from the hardiness of bacteria in extreme environments to climate...