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Planning a project
https://le.ac.uk/history/outreach/besh/oral-history/planning-project
History at the University of Leicester - Building and Enriching Shared Heritages project.
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Inspirational student who twice battled sepsis receives First Class degree
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/inspirational-student-who-twice-battled-sepsis-receives-first-class-degree
One of our recent graduates Kishan Vithlani has twice overcome a potentially life-threatening sepsis infection and gone on to achieve a First Class Computer Science BSc. Kishan was born with a congenital heart condition, and had to have surgery twice as a child.
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Leicester is founding signatory for new pledge to support technicians
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/leicester-is-founding-signatory-for-new-pledge-to-support-technicians
Today, more than 35 universities and research institutions from across the UK – including the University of Leicester - have backed a pledge to support their technicians.
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Students lightbulb moment helps capture stunning images at supersonic speeds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/student2019s-lightbulb-moment-helps-capture-stunning-images-at-supersonic-speeds
A Leicester Engineering student has taken his handyman skills to a new level by repairing a piece of legacy teaching equipment using materials sourced at his local DIY store.
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Digging for Britain: Leicestershire & Rutland archaeology projects to feature on BBC
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/digging-for-britain
Projects led by Leicester archaeologists have been showcased on the new series of BBC Two’s primetime TV series Digging for Britain.
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University of Leicester and Sporting Equals address lack of diversity in sports leadership
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/december/leaderboard
A programme designed to support and prepare people from minority ethnic backgrounds for future governance and leadership roles in UK sport has completed its fourth year.
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University Criminologist to lead plenary session at international justice conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/university-criminologist-to-lead-plenary-session-at-international-justice-conference
Professor Neil Chakraborti (pictured) – Head of the Department of Criminology and Director of the Centre for Hate Studies – has been invited to deliver a plenary paper as part of an international justice conference held to mark the Howard League for Penal Reform’s 150th birthday.
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Major European grant for research into rare diseases
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/major-european-grant-for-research-into-rare-diseases
Our University has joined an international programme of research to improve the diagnosis of rare diseases.
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University of Leicester partners with Leicester Riders
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/september/leicester-riders
The University of Leicester is proud to support Leicester Riders as they look to defend their BBL Championship title in 2021/22.
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Study recommends SGLT2 inhibitors for people with diabetic foot disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/diabetic-foot-ulcers-leicester
People with a history of foot ulcers or amputations should be prescribed SGLT2 inhibitors, according to new research led by a team from the University of Leicester