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University involved in launch of new earthquake display
/news/2016/february/university-involved-in-launch-of-new-earthquake-display
Visitors to museums in Leicester and Rutland will be able to jump and make their own earthquakes - when The Rt. Hon.
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Artisans and activists in the world of handmade crafts
/news/2016/november/artisans-and-activists-in-the-world-of-handmade-crafts
Bake-off and sewing bee enthusiasts have fuelled a revival of traditional crafts, but a week of events at our University will explore whether they...
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Funding boost for sports at Leicester
/news/2019/january/25-funding-boost-for-sports-at-leicester
Funding boost for sports at Leicester The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has been granted around £17,000 to support new sporting initiatives.
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Inspirational men and women to be honoured with degrees from the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
/news/2019/january/15-men-women-honoured-with-degrees-from-university
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is to celebrate the achievements of three individuals who have excelled in their fields at its winter graduation...
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Free public event explores the 1911 ‘All India’ cricket tour of England
/news/2019/september/30-cricket-event
A fascinating chapter in cricket history will be explored at a free public event on Tuesday 1 October when Dr Prashant Kidambi, Associate...
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Sports scholar picked for Tokyo Paralympic squad
/news/2021/june/nick-cummins-paralympic-squad
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ History PhD student and sports scholar Nick Cummins has been selected in Great Britain’s Wheelchair Rugby squad for this...
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Lord Willetts appointed chair of the UK Space Agency’s Board
/news/2022/april/uksa-willetts
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Chancellor David, Lord Willetts has been appointed as the new chair of the UK Space Agency’s Board.
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University-partnered refugee project recognised by Platinum Jubilee award
/news/2022/october/bright-path
An organisation set up to help Afghan refugees arriving in Leicester has received a Platinum Jubilee Award.
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Two Leicester archaeologists win prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize
/news/2022/october/leverhulme-prize
Two academics from the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Archaeology and Ancient History have each been awarded a prestigious Philip Leverhulme...
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Experts respond to triggering of Article 50 and Brexit
/news/2017/march/experts-respond-to-triggering-of-article-50-and-brexit
Over the last year, academics from across the University have been discussing Brexit and the future of the UK once we leave the European Union.