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University of Leicester awards honorary degree to graduate and best-selling author
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/adele-parks
Acclaimed novelist and Leicester graduate, Adele Parks MBE has returned to the University to be awarded an honorary degree. Parks received a (DLitt) Doctor of Letters from the University of Leicester in a ceremony that took place at De Montfort Hall on Thursday, 19 January.
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Widespread prehistoric volcanic activity across Mongolia and China linked to a common cause
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/17-volcanoes
Research by a Leicester-led team of geologists has uncovered new evidence for the causes of widespread volcanic activity in eastern Asia 100 million years ago.
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Stem cells collected in late pregnancy herald advances in prenatal medicine
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/stem-cells
Pioneering approach, developed by researchers with key input from the University of Leicester, means human development can be observed in late pregnancy for the first time
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Research degrees
https://le.ac.uk/history/study/research-degrees
History at the University of Leicester offers opportunities for doctoral research in a wide range of subjects. Our staff supervision interests demonstrate the broad areas of research our students engage in.
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Bizarre new fossils shed light on ancient plankton
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/fossils-plankton
Microfossils discovered by University of Leicester scientist date back half a billion years. Resembling modern-day algae, they provide insight into early life in our oceans.
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Pete Fisher Unit
https://le.ac.uk/gge/research/critical-creative-geographies/pete-fisher-unit
Find out more about the Pete Fisher Unit at the University of Leicester.
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What to pack
https://le.ac.uk/study/welcome/your-next-steps/what-to-pack
Before starting at the University of Leicester, work out what to bring with you and what to pick up once you're here.
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Undergraduate
https://le.ac.uk/geology/study/undergraduate
Geology at the University of Leicester is specially tailored to provide you with a broad understanding of the fundamental concepts in geology. Our accredited degrees allow you to focus on the areas of Applied and Environmental Geology, Geophysics or Palaeontology.
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Destinations
https://le.ac.uk/cite/study-abroad-unit/outgoing/destinations
We have approximately 150 Study Abroad partner universities, in over 20 countries worldwide. The specific destinations available to you will depend on your degree programme.
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Pharmacists based within care homes make them safer for residents, research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/february/care-home-pharmacies
Research by the University of Leicester has shown that basing pharmacies in care homes makes them safer for residents.