News Archive
Green Gown Awards 2012: Leicester shortlisted in two categories
A brace of nominations recognising our environmental work.
Cheers! Contact shares year’s successes for brewery head
Mr Richard Everard, OBE, Chairman of Everards Brewery visits University of Leicester to present a cheque to student volunteers
Arigato gozaimasu! Japanese exchange students help local community
International voluntary work brings rewards to everyone.
Owzat? Student volunteers smarten up local cricket pitch
University of Leicester students provide a tidy wicket for Leicestershire club.
Students are looking younger every year...
Primary school children given a taste of higher education, courtesy of student volunteers.
Enter the Year of the Dragon: Chinese Cultural Exchange Day at local school
Student volunteers and local primary school pupils celebrate Chinese New Year with poetry, printing, dance and kung fu.
University of Leicester students help out with pond clearance
A local pond has been given a new boost of life thanks to 22 enthusiastic student volunteers from the University of Leicester Environment Team.
From RAG to riches for fundraising students
Students have raised almost £260,000 for charity – and this year they plan to raise even more.
Student boost to learning in care homes
Residents are getting an introduction to the world of digital technologies thanks to University of Leicester volunteers.
University of Leicester in the News: 27 June – 3 July 2011
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media
Volunteers keep Leicester tidy
To coincide with a national ‘Keep Britain Tidy’ campaign, the University’s Volunteering Team arranged their own mass litter pick-up.
University volunteers celebrated
Contact Student Volunteers recently hosted a night of celebration and recognition for over 80 University of Leicester student volunteers and their guests.
Brewery boss shows support for University volunteers
Contact Student Volunteers recently hosted a special guest on campus - Mr Richard Everard, Chairman of the local Everards Brewery and an honorary graduate of the University.
Early career success for environmental champion
Geography student Amita Bhakta received a special award for her environmental contribution across Leicester.
Student volunteers spend a day at a local school
Leicester students create a garden that will benefit not only the children but also the local wildlife.
Console gamers sought for psychology study
Are you a keen player of video games? One of our psychology researchers is seeking volunteers who perhaps spend a bit too long on the Playstation.
University volunteers build school garden
Staff from our Student Development office left their desks this week for a day of voluntary work at a local school.
Student volunteers collect unwanted food for Red Cross
Surplus food left in Halls over Easter has been distributed to Leicester’s homeless.
