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Leicester’s Centenary Scholars celebrate role in University’s first Century
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/december/centenary-scholar
100 Citizens of Change Scholarships, worth up to £7,500, were awarded to students who submitted videos answering the question ‘what do you want to change?’.
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Leicester health research recognised among best in the UK
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/ref-clinical-medicine
Health research enabled by partnership between the University of Leicester and both the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust has been recognised among the best in the UK.
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Large-scale study suggests under 45s and women more likely to gain weight and jump a BMI category during COVID-19 lockdown
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/covid-bmi
A large-scale study of almost a million UK adults led by Leicester researchers has revealed that under 45s and women were more likely to gain weight and jump a body mass index (BMI) category during COVID-19 lockdown.
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Air quality can be better for active commuters than drivers, research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/commute-air-quality
Their findings show that NO2 concentrations can be higher in car cabins (even electric car cabins) than alongside the road where people are walking and cycling. Some PM2.5 can be removed, for example by pollen filters, meaning PM2.
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Suggested reading
https://le.ac.uk/american-studies/study/undergraduate/introductory-reading
Thinking of applying for American Studies at the University of Leicester? Take a look at our suggestions for books, films and cultural activities that will aid you with your application and prepare you for studying at Leicester.
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Regulations governing Higher Doctorate degree programmes: Thesis submission
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/senate-regulations/senate-regulation-9/sr9-appendix-2/sr9-a2-part-5-thesis-submission
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Literary archives
https://le.ac.uk/library/special-collections/explore/literary-archives
The University Library holds an extensive collection of library and archive collections of local literary figures.
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Population genetics for higher education
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/population-genetics/population-genetics-higher-education
Population genetics is the study of genetic variation within populations. Find out more about the topic and what academic resources are available.
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Tellurium (Te) and Selenium (Se) (TeaSe)
https://le.ac.uk/gge/research/solid-earth/volcanoes/projects/tease
Learn about the Tellurium (Te) and Selenium (Se) project in The School of Geography, Geology and the Environment at the University of Leicester.
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Plantings
https://le.ac.uk/100-trees/plantings
Global celebration On 4 October 2021 we marked our 100th Birthday in a celebration which brought together our students, staff, partners, alumni, friends and supporters from all around the world.