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Hidden inscriptions hint at mystery medieval woman’s identity
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/november/insular-manuscript-medieval-inscriptions
Drawings and the name ‘Eadburg’ found scratched into early medieval manuscript by University of Leicester PhD student.
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UK’s Chief Medical Officer honoured by University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/uk-chief-medical-officer-honoured-university-leicester
Professor Chris Whitty, one of the most pivotal figures in the UK’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, has been honoured by the University of Leicester.
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£1.2 million funding to investigate mental health legacy of colonialism in Guyana’s jails
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/15-mental-health-legacy-of-colonialism-in-guyanas-jails
Funding for University of Leicester project announced under the ESRC-AHRC GCRF Mental Health 2017 Call
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Sunday August 19th Sol 14
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2012/08/20/sunday-august-14th-sol-14/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on August 20, 2012 Excellent ChemCam LIBS (Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Results) on our first rock. This means that in addition to imaging data from MastCam we are now getting compositional data.
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Explore Leicester’s architectural heritage with guided campus tours
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/leicester-architecture-tours-heritage-hub
The public will have the chance to explore the University of Leicester’s characterful buildings with guided walks taking place on Saturday 13 September, Tuesday 16 September and Wednesday 17 September at central campus and Brookfield campus.
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Sponsored sleep-out to support Leicester’s homeless
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/14-big-sleep-2019
University of Leicester staff and students will participate in ‘The Big Sleep’ on Thursday 21 March 2019.
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President and Vice-Chancellor: New Government’s stance on international students echoes the warm welcome offered at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/international-students
President and Vice-Chancellor at the University of Leicester Professor Nishan Canagarajah gives a message to international students and colleagues - be in no doubt: you are welcome at Leicester.
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Country Houses and the British Empire: How Imperialism Transformed Britain’s Colonial Countryside
https://le.ac.uk/courses/mooc-colonial-countryside/2022
Explore the fascinating histories of Britain’s colonial houses and their links to the British Empire.
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Researchers take on marathon challenge
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/researchers-take-on-marathon-challenge
A host of generous fundraisers from the University took part in the 13-mile Leicester Half-Marathon on 25 October to raise money for worthy causes.
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Contemporary Issues in Economics, Finance and Business
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ec1025
Module code: EC1025 This course is designed for students new to economics and who want to understand how to use economic models and methods to address real-world questions.