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What is saffron
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/what-is-saffron
Did you know that you need to collect about 200,000 flowers to produce just one kilo of saffron? The labour needed to produce it is just one of the many reasons that make the spice the world's most expensive agricultural product.
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Postgraduate
https://le.ac.uk/mcb/study/postgraduate
Postgraduates in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Leicester have full access research equipment and facilities within the Department and contribute to a significant part of the research output.
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2022
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022
Marian Whitaker, donor and supporter Dr Mike Le Bas, Honorary Fellow, Department of Geology Professor Annabelle Sreberny, former Director of the Centre for Mass Communication Research Anthony Pither, former Director of Music Dr Peter Mounfield,...
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Training
https://le.ac.uk/dbs/legislative-responsibilities/training
As a designated facility for using animals in research, the University of Leicester employs a Named Training and Competency Officer (NTCO).
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Sculpture
https://le.ac.uk/botanic-garden/education/primary-programmes/sculpture
Learn more about the Sculpture programme that we offer to primary school children.
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Dr Robert Owen ‘Toby’ Law
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2020/toby-law
The University regrets to report the death of Dr Toby Law, who was for more than 30 years a member of academic staff. Toby was appointed to a University Lectureship in 1971 in the then new Department of Physiology (formed in 1968) and in 1987 was promoted to Senior Lecturer.
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Loan eligibility
https://le.ac.uk/policies/fees-funding/us-loans/eligibility
To be eligible to receive US Direct Loans you must: Be a US Citizen or an eligible non-citizen Have a valid US Social Security Number Be registered on a full-time or part-time (at least half-time) course with us Be living in the UK while studying Have not...
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Banning of burquinis is a step towards depriving Muslim women of equal citizenship expert suggests
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/banning-of-2018burquinis2019-is-a-step-towards-depriving-muslim-women-of-equal-citizenship-expert-suggests
The recent banning of the ‘burquini’ in Cannes is a step towards depriving Muslim women of equal citizenship, according to Dr Saeeda Shah (pictured) from the School of Education.
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Tuition fees capped for new students starting in September
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/tuition-fees-capped-for-new-students-starting-in-september
The University is pleased to confirm that students starting undergraduate courses with us in September will not be affected by inflation on their tuition fees.
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Leicester Conference venue receives new accolade
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/leicester-conference-venue-receives-new-accolade
Our conference and training venue College Court has taken pride of place in a prestigious local awards dinner.