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Loan eligibility
https://le.ac.uk/policies/fees-funding/us-loans/eligibility
To be eligible to receive US Direct Loans you must: Be a US Citizen or an eligible non-citizen Have a valid US Social Security Number Be registered on a full-time or part-time (at least half-time) course with us Be living in the UK while studying Have not...
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Historian reveals Benedict Cumberbatch and Richard III are cousins
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/historian-reveals-benedict-cumberbatch-and-richard-iii-are-cousins
Leading historian and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Kevin Schürer, whose genealogy research helped to confirm the identity of King Richard III, has now discovered a link between Oscar-nominated actor Benedict Cumberbatch and the King.
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Banning of burquinis is a step towards depriving Muslim women of equal citizenship expert suggests
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/banning-of-2018burquinis2019-is-a-step-towards-depriving-muslim-women-of-equal-citizenship-expert-suggests
The recent banning of the ‘burquini’ in Cannes is a step towards depriving Muslim women of equal citizenship, according to Dr Saeeda Shah (pictured) from the School of Education.
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Type 2 diabetes risk score translated into south Asian languages
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/type-2-diabetes-risk-score-translated-into-south-asian-languages
A risk score to identify people who are likely to develop Type 2 diabetes has been translated into two further languages. The part NIHR-funded Leicester Risk Score – which is recommended by health watchdog NICE, used by Diabetes UK and has attracted more than 1.
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How Grime music provides opportunities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/how-grime-music-provides-opportunities-for-young-people-from-disadvantaged-backgrounds
The rising popularity of Grime music and how it provides opportunities for young people from less advantaged backgrounds and promotes diversity has been explored in a paper showcased by the our University.
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Conference highlighting cultural significance of the night sky held at National Space Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/stonehenge
University of Leicester is hosting a conference today (Wednesday, 8 May) at the National Space Centre focusing on the cultural and ecological significance of the night sky.
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RefugEAP Programme
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit/initiatives/refugeap
Access free online academic English programme RefugEAP for refugees in the UK developed by University of Leicester and University of Leeds and taught by volunteer EAP tutors
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CLS EDI Strategy
https://le.ac.uk/cls/cls-equality/cls-edi-strategy
Description of the College of Life Sciences Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy
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Pro-Vice-Chancellor Education
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/senior-management/executive-board/pvc-education
Find out more about our Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Education
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Upcoming events
https://le.ac.uk/stanley-burton/events/upcoming-events
View our upcoming events in the Stanley Burton Centre for Holocaust and Genocide Studies.