News and Events
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.
Archbishop Tutu public lecture podcast and video
Archbishop Desmond Tutu's lecture appears on University of Leicester podcast channel
New forensic science institute to open this month at University of Leicester
Centre aims to help police forces with some of the requests previously handled by the former Forensic Science Service
New report backs proposals for achievement record
A working group chaired by the Vice-Chancellor has recommended the introduction of a new system for recording students’ extra-curricular achievements
Vice-Chancellor discusses future of degree classifications
Guardian feature on employers’ survey highlights two possible changes.
University of Leicester in the News 1 - 23 April 2012
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media.
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
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media.
Leicester VC writes on the effect of student number controls
Thought-provoking article by our Vice-Chancellor on the Guardian website.
University of Leicester in the News, 25 January - 14 February 2012
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media.
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 of Leicester in the News, 1 - 24 January 2012
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media
Vice-Chancellor to chair national research centre
The National Centre for Social Research announces appointment of new Chair.
Vice-Chancellor champions new ways of recording student achievement
Higher Education Achievement Reports aim to enhance graduate job prospects and provide a clearer picture of skills, knowledge and experience gained at university.
Vice-Chancellor comments in Guardian on teacher training reforms
Professor Sir Bob Burgess discusses the opportunities for the Higher Education sector in teacher training.
New degree classification trialled at Leicester
Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Robert Burgess, has for the past few years chaired a steering group examining a potential replacement for traditional degree classifications.
Diasporas, Multiculturalism and European Identity
