News and events
Glorious summer of Richard III events in Leicester
University of Leicester involved in activities and talks organised by Leicester City Council this summer
What’s in a name? Graduate explores Clarke family links to Leicester
The legacy of one of the University of Leicester’s earliest supporters
A royal revelry for all the family
University of Leicester’s Richard III Open Day will provide a host of public activities on Saturday 29 June
University of Leicester Research Archive passes major landmark
1500th electronic PhD thesis is added to digital archive at the University of Leicester
Pink Floyd album designer and University of Leicester Alumnus dies
University of Leicester is saddened to hear of the death of Storm Thorgerson
Hear from two of the experts behind the discovery of Richard III
Lecture to explore archaeology and genetics of the Search for Richard III Thursday 21 March
University of Leicester alumna wins prestigious book award
Geography graduate co-authors history of mapping Scotland
Believe the PR: graduate awarded for early career achievements
University of Leicester alumnus announced as Banbury Employee of the Year after being tipped as ‘most employable graduate’ in 2009.
Honorary Graduate No.1: Diana Garnham
Diana Garnham, Chief Executive of the Science Council and former University of Leicester student, was bestowed an honorary degree of Doctors of Laws from the University of Leicester on Friday 25 January.
Honorary Graduate 2: Danielle Brown
Danielle Brown, gold medal-winning Paralympic athlete and former University of Leicester student was bestowed an honorary degree of Doctors of Laws from the University of Leicester on Friday 25 January.
University of Leicester graduate interviewed on popular BBC2 programme
Dr Anjna Chouhan interviewed on Michael Portillo’s ‘Great British Railway Journeys’
New Year Honours for University of Leicester staff member and graduate
Co-director of Embrace Arts and alumnus feature in 2013 list
Leicester Law Graduate lives on £1 a day to help tackle poverty in Nicaragua
Fundraiser secures place on government funded International Citizen Service
University’s sports scholars receive their kits
First round of sports scholarship recipients try out their new kits
Photo gallery of Archbishop Tutu lecture
Photographs taken during Desmond Tutu's tour of the University and the Provost Derek Hole Lecture 2012 are online.
Past Student crowned Queen Mother
Past University of Leicester student traces roots back to Ghana to find she is of Ghanaian Royalty
Regional event discusses religion, equalities law and human rights
University of Leicester expert joins graduate on panel at county forum
Leicester graduates share wisdom from their million-pound businesses
University of Leicester graduates to give talk on building a successful brand online
Record donation is presented to the University of Leicester
Donation from John and Lucille van Geest Foundation will provide vital funds for heart research
Archbishop Desmond Tutu returns to Leicester for public lecture (update: fully booked)
All tickets for this lecture have now been allocated - sorry!



