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Scientists identify way to sniff ripeness of fruit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/scientists-identify-way-to-sniff-ripeness-of-fruit
For the first time, scientists have identified a way to ‘sniff’ the ripeness of mangoes. They have identified the unique chemical signature of ripening for mangoes and published their research in the academic journal Metabolomics.
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University student benefits from new student finance package
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/14-student-benefits-from-new-finance-package
First-year English student becomes one of the first to benefit from generous financial support.
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Statement from the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/january/pre-change-engagement
Today, the University of Leicester wrote to all colleagues to confirm that 145 roles have been placed at risk of redundancy, with a potential net reduction of circa 60 posts.
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Data Privacy Notice (GDPR)
https://le.ac.uk/policies/insurance/gdpr-notice
This privacy notice explains how the University of Leicester insurance team use your personal information and your rights regarding that information.
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Local science teacher meets idol, Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock after student letter
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/maggie
A local science teacher has met her after a student wrote her a letter to University of Leicester Chancellor, Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
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Leicester scientist reaches the final of BBC Astronauts competition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/leicester-scientist-reaches-the-final-of-bbc-astronaut-competition
Dr Suzie Imber from our Department of Physics and Astronomy will be competing in the sixth and final episode of ‘Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?’ this Sunday on BBC Two at 8pm. Reaching the final of the televised competition has been a long and gruelling process.
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Recent grants
https://le.ac.uk/medieval/research/grants
Researchers in the Medieval Research Centre are frequently awarded prestigious and significant grants to undertake their research in medieval studies. Find out more about some of our Centre's recent research grants.
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Distance and online learning
https://le.ac.uk/study/distance-learners
How to study for a degree from home and the support you'll receive.
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NIHR capital award will provide more cutting-edge research equipment in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/june/nihr
Investment in cutting-edge research equipment will support ground-breaking research already taking place in Leicester, for the benefit of patients and the wider community.
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History with Classics
https://le.ac.uk/education/study/pgce/courses/history-classics
Programme aims We are committed to History being taught as a lively, thought provoking subject, and to widening access to the teaching of Classics.