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Distance learning
https://le.ac.uk/media/study/distance-learning
Interested in the flexibility of studying by distance learning? Find out about distance learning courses in Media and Communication at the University of Leicester as a postgraduate or research degree student.
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History resources
https://le.ac.uk/study/schools-and-colleges/teachers/resources
These history resources are intended for teachers working with KS3/KS4/KS5 students.
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Nursing with Leadership
https://le.ac.uk/study/nursing
Study to qualify as a registered nurse and develop the skills to become a leader in the profession.
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Midwifery with Leadership
https://le.ac.uk/study/midwifery
Study to qualify as a registered midwife and develop the skills to become a leader in the profession.
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UK’s Chief Medical Officer's University of Leicester lecture addresses the state’s role in public health
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/chief-medical-officer-lecture-public-health
Professor Chris Whitty gave the annual Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture on Friday 7 November
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Freemen's Common
https://le.ac.uk/study/accommodation/search/freemens-common
Freemen's Common is part of The City accommodation and provides a welcoming neighbourhood to live, study and socialise just a 5 minute walk from the main University campus. Students can take advantage of a games area, cinema suite, café/bar and plenty of open spaces.
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Postgraduate
https://le.ac.uk/english-local-history/study/postgraduate
Study your MA with the Centre for English Local History at the University of Leicester. Find out more about the postgraduate course on offer.
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Research shows social media is beneficial for sharing and building upon patient experiences
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/research-shows-social-media-is-beneficial-for-sharing-and-building-upon-patient-experiences
Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms can be useful tools for helping patients with rare medical diseases exchange knowledge and build communities, research led by Dr Stefania Vicari from the Department of Media and Communication has found.
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Research
https://le.ac.uk/medicine/research
The University of Leicester has a long history of groundbreaking medical research. We have particular strengths in the fields of cardiovascular medicine, cancer research, diabetes research, medical genetics, BAME health and the development of alternatives to antibiotics.
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Flickering of young stars reveals previously unknown link with black holes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/flickering-of-young-stars-reveals-previously-unknown-link-with-black-holes
An international team of astronomers, including Dr Simon Vaughan from the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has discovered a previously unknown link between the way young stars grow and the way black holes and other exotic space objects feed from their surroundings.