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Space Park Leicester to bring space back down to Earth at national conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/space-park-leicester-national-conference
Cutting-edge work of University of Leicester’s science park to be showcased from 16-17 July, including an early prototype of the Double Walled Isolator: a miniature laboratory for returned extraterrestrial samples
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Spain-UK collaboration successfully tests hybrid radioisotope and solar power system for planetary exploration
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/spain-uk-collaboration-test-hybrid-radioisotope-and-solar-power-system
University of Leicester, University of Oviedo and University of Vigo combine technologies in Spain-UK Collaboration and completed first end-to-end testing of hybrid technology harnessing nuclear and solar power
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Martha’s Rule mum discovers how the University of Leicester believes reading and writing can boost medical students’ empathy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/marthas-rule-empathy-leicester
A patient safety campaigner whose daughter died following a hospital mistake has met with University of Leicester Medical students to find out how a book club is boosting their empathy
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Can smart t-shirt technology improve diagnosis of breathing disorders?
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/april/smart-technology-breathing-disorders-leicester
Leicester researchers are testing whether an innovative smart t shirt can help clinicians more accurately diagnose breathing pattern disorders - a group of conditions that are difficult to identify using current methods.
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Data Science (Geospatial) MSc, PGDip
https://le.ac.uk/courses/data-science-geospatial-msc/2026
Where, when, and why do things happen? Modelling, analysing and interpreting social, economic and environmental phenomena is the core of this course, and it equips you to manipulate such data by applying the techniques of data science, spatial analysis and geographical...
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Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Management MSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/advanced-mechanical-engineering-with-management-msc/2026
A mechanical engineering career often takes more than technical expertise. This degree combines advanced-level learning with management theory and practice – everything you need to make a real impact out in the field.
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Advanced Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Management MSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/advanced-electrical-and-electronic-engineering-with-management-msc/2026
To boost your electrical and electronic engineering prospects, it pays to look beyond the basics. This degree combines advanced-level learning with management theory and practice – everything you need to make a real impact out in the field.
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Occupational Psychology MSc, by distance learning
https://le.ac.uk/courses/occupational-psychology-msc-dl/2026
This is for you if... you want a sound knowledge and understanding of how psychology can be applied in an occupational context.
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Leicester team secures funding for research collaboration to improve patient safety
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/october/psrc-funding
A team involving University of Leicester researchers is one of just six to be awarded a share of £25 million.
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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.