News Highlights

Record rises in science applications
Biggest increase in astronomy and physics - up by 66 per cent, compared with a national average of 8.8 per cent
Funding for pancreatic cancer research project offers hope for new way to tackle lethal disease
University of Leicester Professor in study for early detection of disease
University of Leicester purchases former DMU campus site for £2.9M
Purchase of Brookfield site will help University of Leicester to consolidate and enhance educational provision

Latest News

Choose the best photo of University sport

Posted by mjs76 at Jun 01, 2011 01:57 PM | Permalink

Great images of students in action - which one is your favourite?

Paper cranes and piano music raise funds for Japan

Posted by mjs76 at May 31, 2011 11:28 AM | Permalink

Pianist Mariko Terashi used her recent performance at Embrace Arts to help tsunami victims.

World premiere of The Marital Bed - next production from Drama Soc

Posted by mjs76 at May 31, 2011 10:11 AM | Permalink

LU Theatre present their latest production on 19 and 20 June.

What's on this week at the University of Leicester

Posted by mjs76 at May 29, 2011 09:00 AM | Permalink

Events from Monday 30 May to Sunday 5 June 2011.

Institute of Physics honours Engineering Professor

Posted by pt91 at May 27, 2011 03:40 PM | Permalink

A week of awards and distinctions from all corners of the University concludes with the award of a Fellowship of the Institute of Physics to Professor John Fothergill.