News and Events
Record donation gives massive boost to Leicester’s world-leading heart research
Unprecedented philanthropic gift of £7 million for cardiovascular science.
Help for hearing problems among UK’s next big commercial prospects
Tinnitus technology shortlisted in competition to seek out the UK’s promising pre-market products, processes and concepts.
Ethiopian entrepreneurs: Leicester students lead workshops in Gondar
Inspiring African students to develop business ideas.
Students celebrate employability award success
Celebratory evening for 600 recipients of ‘The Leicester Award’.
University of Leicester in the News 1 - 23 April 2012
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Video: Local news agency provides highlights from Heartbeat Ball
Leicester-based Pukaar News have taken a lot of interest in the University lately, including an interview with Vice-Chancellor
University of Leicester in the News, 8 - 31 March 2012
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Chemists crack egg shell problem
In an apt project for the Easter break, the University of Leicester is working with the Food and Drink iNet and local businesses to find ways to recycle waste egg shells.
University of Leicester in the News, 25 January - 14 February 2012
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Spring 2012 issue of LE1 now online
The University of Leicester has just published the latest issue of its biannual corporate magazine, LE1, incorporating the University’s Annual Report.
An opportunity to improve your use of forensic techniques
Professionals and academics working in law enforcement and crime reduction will convene in Leicester in April for a one-day conference.
Leicester triumphs at business event
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Sir Bob Burgess, won a lifetime achievement award and a former student, Suleman Sacranie, also picked up top prize at a Midlands business awards ceremony.
University expertise giving the world a chance
Collaboration with Giving World Online sees them move on to great success.
New qualification to rock quarrying industry
University of Leicester delivers tailored training for quarrying managers.
University proposing launch pad for space research and industry links
Space scientists and industry representatives are lobbying for a new multi-million pound centre to providing research expertise to industry.
University of Leicester in the News, 1 - 17 November 2011
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Criminology graduate's award-winning insights into security
Former University student wins prestigious prize for her dissertation
Prospecting for gold in Scotland's hills
University geologists use cutting-edge science to locate Scotland's next gold mine.
Prestigious award combines University innovations with design know-how
Design Council Award will help transform four academic projects into viable commercial products
University of Leicester in the news: 5 September - 9 October 2011
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media