University of Leicester

University of Leicester 🔭Led by discovery and innovation.
🎓Renowned for research-inspired education.
🏆Ranked 22nd in UK. At Leicester, we’re proud to do things a bit differently.

We believe that our world-changing research produces the highest quality teaching and will inspire you to go further. We are consistently ranked highly in the major national league tables out of over 120 universities, and we are ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world by the QS World University Rankings and rated 5 stars for excellence. Today our university is a lively, energetic and glo

bal community, in which dedicated and talented people are anticipating, working towards and helping to shape the future. We envision being a university that is open to talent, not privilege, and accessible to everyone with the ability to benefit from higher education. This is what makes the Leicester experience unique.

26/08/2026

🚀 What happens when humanity goes beyond Earth?

On 3 September, the University of Leicester officially launches the Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space.

The Centre brings together our long-standing expertise in space science with research in politics, ethics, law, culture and the humanities to explore what humanity’s future in space could look like.

Who gets to benefit from space exploration? Who makes the rules? How do we keep space peaceful and sustainable? And what could happen to society and our sense of identity if humans eventually live beyond Earth?

Based at Space Park Leicester and building on more than 60 years of space research, the Centre is bringing different disciplines together to tackle questions that affect all of us.

It's not too late to book a room in University-managed accommodation. 🏡 Whether you fancy the stylish flats in The City,...
26/08/2026

It's not too late to book a room in University-managed accommodation. 🏡

Whether you fancy the stylish flats in The City, or the leafy suburbs of The Village, accommodation is guaranteed for all first years if you apply by 1 September.

👉 le.ac.uk/study/welcome/your-next-steps/accommodation

25/08/2026

🗓️ Fourteen years ago today, archaeologists started digging in a Leicester car park looking for Richard III.

And within a few hours, they found his remains.

The first discovery was a set of human leg bones. The team covered the burial while they worked out exactly where it sat within the lost Greyfriars church.

Then, on 5 September 2012, archaeologists carefully excavated the grave, revealing the rest of the skeleton.

That raised the really big question: was this actually Richard III?

The answer took months of painstaking research, bringing together archaeology, forensic analysis, radiocarbon dating, genealogy and DNA evidence. In February 2013, the University of Leicester announced that the remains were, beyond reasonable doubt, those of Richard III.

And there was one wonderfully strange detail... A Shakespearean thunderstorm heralded the discovery. Nearby, a parking bay happened to have an “R” painted on it. Coincidence? We’ll let you decide!

What does QS 5+ Stars actually mean? ⭐Unlike traditional league tables, QS Stars looks at the whole university experienc...
22/08/2026

What does QS 5+ Stars actually mean? ⭐

Unlike traditional league tables, QS Stars looks at the whole university experience, assessing areas such as teaching, research, employability, facilities and global engagement.

We're proud to have achieved five stars in every category assessed, along with a perfect score for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, earning the highest overall 5+ Stars rating.

For anyone thinking about studying at Leicester, it's independent recognition of what makes our University special.

Find out more: https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/july/highest-rating-qs-stars-evaluation

GCSE results day can feel like a very big deal. But Jessica Crosbie is a pretty good reminder that your grades don’t dec...
21/08/2026

GCSE results day can feel like a very big deal. But Jessica Crosbie is a pretty good reminder that your grades don’t decide your whole future.

Jessica got three 6s, two 5s, three 4s and failed two GCSEs. At the time, she was disappointed and worried that her results might hold her back from the future she wanted.

Today, she’s a PhD researcher in Criminology at the University of Leicester, having completed undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and gained valuable experience through volunteering and work with victims and witnesses.

Her message to anyone disappointed by their results? The worry about your future is normal, but there’s more than one way to get where you want to be.

Read Jessica’s story in BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zh88rmn

News | Weight-loss drug users turn to social media over doctors for advice👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/weight-los...
21/08/2026

News | Weight-loss drug users turn to social media over doctors for advice

👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/weight-loss-social-media-health-advice

People using weight-loss drugs are more likely to seek advice from social media than healthcare professionals, a study involving University of Leicester researchers has found.

Researchers found that users of GLP-1 medications - weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro that help regulate appetite and blood sugar levels - often rely on social media, online forums, friends and family for information about the drugs. Almost half (48%) of participants said social media was a source of information, while healthcare professionals were consulted less frequently.

In case you missed it: Leicester has reached its highest-ever position in the Daily Mail University Guide. 📈We’ve climbe...
20/08/2026

In case you missed it: Leicester has reached its highest-ever position in the Daily Mail University Guide. 📈

We’ve climbed seven places to 27th= out of 128 UK universities, putting us in the top 30.

The Guide also ranks Medicine and Physics & Astronomy 2nd in the UK, with five more Leicester subjects in the top 10.

Two years after being named Daily Mail University of the Year, it’s good to see that progress continuing.

Read more: https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/leicester-records-its-highest-position-in-the-daily-mail-university-guide-rankings

There are two kinds of commuters on campus in the morning: those heading for coffee, and those carrying two walnuts in t...
20/08/2026

There are two kinds of commuters on campus in the morning: those heading for coffee, and those carrying two walnuts in their mouth.

Spotted outside Charles Wilson Building by Josh Smalley on his morning walk. Our resident squirrels really do keep themselves busy.

📸 Dr Josh Smalley

19/08/2026

From the graduating Class of 2026, here's what you have to look forward to as a University of Leicester student.

"Think back to the very first day you arrived here. The nerves, the excitement. Am I actually ready for this?"

For anyone thinking about university through Clearing, those feelings might sound familiar. Starting somewhere new can be exciting and a little daunting, sometimes at exactly the same time.

Jignesh reflected on how Leicester gave his class more than a degree: it gave them perspective, resilience and an understanding of the world they might not have found anywhere else.

If you're still deciding what comes next, Clearing is open and you could still start your Leicester journey this September.

And if you've already chosen Leicester through Clearing, now's a good time to get ready. Arrange your accommodation if you need it, choose your arrival date and start exploring your new community and Welcome events.

That nervous first day could be the beginning of a journey that changes how you see the world.

Find out more about Clearing 👉 https://le.ac.uk/clearing

Imagine this being your walk to uni. 🍂Victoria Park is our back garden, and when autumn arrives, it looks like this.Fanc...
19/08/2026

Imagine this being your walk to uni. 🍂

Victoria Park is our back garden, and when autumn arrives, it looks like this.

Fancy seeing the real thing? Join us at our Open Day on 12 September. And if you’re still figuring out your plans for September, Clearing is still open too. 😎

Book your Open Day place: https://le.ac.uk/open-days
Explore Clearing: https://le.ac.uk/clearing

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