University of Leicester
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🏆 University of the Year (Daily Mail 2025, Shortlisted by THE Awards 2024 & The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
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A yellow weather warning for heavy rain is in place from Friday into Saturday morning, with up to 60mm to 80mm of rainfall expected in some areas of Leicestershire and Rutland.
More advice and emergency contacts are available at www.llrresilienceforum.org.uk/prepare-your...
More advice and emergency contacts are available at www.llrresilienceforum.org.uk/prepare-your...
November 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain is in place from Friday into Saturday morning, with up to 60mm to 80mm of rainfall expected in some areas of Leicestershire and Rutland.
More advice and emergency contacts are available at www.llrresilienceforum.org.uk/prepare-your...
More advice and emergency contacts are available at www.llrresilienceforum.org.uk/prepare-your...
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we paused to remember.
Founded as a living memorial after WWI, the University of Leicester stands in reflection to honour those who gave their lives for others.
"Ut vitam habeant" - That they may have life.
#ArmisticeDay #RemembranceDay
Founded as a living memorial after WWI, the University of Leicester stands in reflection to honour those who gave their lives for others.
"Ut vitam habeant" - That they may have life.
#ArmisticeDay #RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we paused to remember.
Founded as a living memorial after WWI, the University of Leicester stands in reflection to honour those who gave their lives for others.
"Ut vitam habeant" - That they may have life.
#ArmisticeDay #RemembranceDay
Founded as a living memorial after WWI, the University of Leicester stands in reflection to honour those who gave their lives for others.
"Ut vitam habeant" - That they may have life.
#ArmisticeDay #RemembranceDay
The world can’t lose another decade.
As #COP30 begins, this must be the COP of implementation. We’re turning climate commitments into real impact through research, innovation & action. 🌍
👉 https://ow.ly/VSPN50XgR98
#COP30 #Sustainability #SpacePark
As #COP30 begins, this must be the COP of implementation. We’re turning climate commitments into real impact through research, innovation & action. 🌍
👉 https://ow.ly/VSPN50XgR98
#COP30 #Sustainability #SpacePark
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The world can’t lose another decade.
As #COP30 begins, this must be the COP of implementation. We’re turning climate commitments into real impact through research, innovation & action. 🌍
👉 https://ow.ly/VSPN50XgR98
#COP30 #Sustainability #SpacePark
As #COP30 begins, this must be the COP of implementation. We’re turning climate commitments into real impact through research, innovation & action. 🌍
👉 https://ow.ly/VSPN50XgR98
#COP30 #Sustainability #SpacePark
News | Student gospel choir to give pop-up concert at Leicester’s John Lewis for Black History Month
👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/Student-gospel-choir-concert-John-Lewis-Black-History-Month
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👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/Student-gospel-choir-concert-John-Lewis-Black-History-Month
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October 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
News | Student gospel choir to give pop-up concert at Leicester’s John Lewis for Black History Month
👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/Student-gospel-choir-concert-John-Lewis-Black-History-Month
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👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/Student-gospel-choir-concert-John-Lewis-Black-History-Month
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Thanks to @profperegrina on Instagram for this glimpse of autumn in our back garden. 🍂
Look closely and you’ll spot the Attenborough Tower peeking through the trees.
#CitizensOfChange #UniversityOfLeicester #AutumnOnCampus
Look closely and you’ll spot the Attenborough Tower peeking through the trees.
#CitizensOfChange #UniversityOfLeicester #AutumnOnCampus
September 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Thanks to @profperegrina on Instagram for this glimpse of autumn in our back garden. 🍂
Look closely and you’ll spot the Attenborough Tower peeking through the trees.
#CitizensOfChange #UniversityOfLeicester #AutumnOnCampus
Look closely and you’ll spot the Attenborough Tower peeking through the trees.
#CitizensOfChange #UniversityOfLeicester #AutumnOnCampus
1 day to go!
Join our Clearing Q&A tomorrow for top tips, advice & answers before Results Day.
📅 Wed 13 Aug (tomorrow!) | 🕒 3.00 - 3.30pm | 📍 Microsoft Teams 👉 le.ac.uk/clearing/eve...
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Join our Clearing Q&A tomorrow for top tips, advice & answers before Results Day.
📅 Wed 13 Aug (tomorrow!) | 🕒 3.00 - 3.30pm | 📍 Microsoft Teams 👉 le.ac.uk/clearing/eve...
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August 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
1 day to go!
Join our Clearing Q&A tomorrow for top tips, advice & answers before Results Day.
📅 Wed 13 Aug (tomorrow!) | 🕒 3.00 - 3.30pm | 📍 Microsoft Teams 👉 le.ac.uk/clearing/eve...
#CitizensOfChange #Clearing #ChangeIsCalling
Join our Clearing Q&A tomorrow for top tips, advice & answers before Results Day.
📅 Wed 13 Aug (tomorrow!) | 🕒 3.00 - 3.30pm | 📍 Microsoft Teams 👉 le.ac.uk/clearing/eve...
#CitizensOfChange #Clearing #ChangeIsCalling
📅 It’s Results Week!
The night before Results Day…
Check your ID ✅
Prep your plan ✅
Sleep? Please, try! 😬
👉 0116 373 6000 or le.ac.uk/clearing
#CitizensOfChange #ChangeIsCalling
The night before Results Day…
Check your ID ✅
Prep your plan ✅
Sleep? Please, try! 😬
👉 0116 373 6000 or le.ac.uk/clearing
#CitizensOfChange #ChangeIsCalling
August 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
📅 It’s Results Week!
The night before Results Day…
Check your ID ✅
Prep your plan ✅
Sleep? Please, try! 😬
👉 0116 373 6000 or le.ac.uk/clearing
#CitizensOfChange #ChangeIsCalling
The night before Results Day…
Check your ID ✅
Prep your plan ✅
Sleep? Please, try! 😬
👉 0116 373 6000 or le.ac.uk/clearing
#CitizensOfChange #ChangeIsCalling
News | Positive boost in National Student Survey cements top position for University of Leicester
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
#CitizensOfChange #UniversityOfTheYear | @timeshighered.bsky.social
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
#CitizensOfChange #UniversityOfTheYear | @timeshighered.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
News | Positive boost in National Student Survey cements top position for University of Leicester
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
#CitizensOfChange #UniversityOfTheYear | @timeshighered.bsky.social
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
#CitizensOfChange #UniversityOfTheYear | @timeshighered.bsky.social
🚨 #Clearing is open! Call us. DM us. Bookmark this.
We’re ready for you 👉 le.ac.uk/clearing
#CitizensOfChange #TakeYourPlace
We’re ready for you 👉 le.ac.uk/clearing
#CitizensOfChange #TakeYourPlace
July 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🚨 #Clearing is open! Call us. DM us. Bookmark this.
We’re ready for you 👉 le.ac.uk/clearing
#CitizensOfChange #TakeYourPlace
We’re ready for you 👉 le.ac.uk/clearing
#CitizensOfChange #TakeYourPlace
🎓 #Clearing opens this Saturday!
Missed the UCAS deadline? Changed your mind? It’s not too late.
👀 Find out how Clearing works
📅 Save the date
👉 le.ac.uk/clearing (or go to the link in our bio!)
#CitizensOfChange #ChangeIsCalling
Missed the UCAS deadline? Changed your mind? It’s not too late.
👀 Find out how Clearing works
📅 Save the date
👉 le.ac.uk/clearing (or go to the link in our bio!)
#CitizensOfChange #ChangeIsCalling
July 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🎓 #Clearing opens this Saturday!
Missed the UCAS deadline? Changed your mind? It’s not too late.
👀 Find out how Clearing works
📅 Save the date
👉 le.ac.uk/clearing (or go to the link in our bio!)
#CitizensOfChange #ChangeIsCalling
Missed the UCAS deadline? Changed your mind? It’s not too late.
👀 Find out how Clearing works
📅 Save the date
👉 le.ac.uk/clearing (or go to the link in our bio!)
#CitizensOfChange #ChangeIsCalling
Professional photography will be available on campus throughout Graduation Week.
⏰ Open:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 7.45am – 5pm
Thursday: 7.45am – 7pm
📍 O2 Academy, Percy Gee Building
👉 le.ac.uk/graduation/...
#LeicesterGrad #UniversityofLeicester
⏰ Open:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 7.45am – 5pm
Thursday: 7.45am – 7pm
📍 O2 Academy, Percy Gee Building
👉 le.ac.uk/graduation/...
#LeicesterGrad #UniversityofLeicester
June 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Professional photography will be available on campus throughout Graduation Week.
⏰ Open:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 7.45am – 5pm
Thursday: 7.45am – 7pm
📍 O2 Academy, Percy Gee Building
👉 le.ac.uk/graduation/...
#LeicesterGrad #UniversityofLeicester
⏰ Open:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 7.45am – 5pm
Thursday: 7.45am – 7pm
📍 O2 Academy, Percy Gee Building
👉 le.ac.uk/graduation/...
#LeicesterGrad #UniversityofLeicester
“A degree from the University of Leicester is your key to becoming a highly qualified citizen of the world.” - Professor Nishan Canagarajah
Watch our Vice-Chancellor’s message as part of the #IndianStudentsInUK campaign: www.youtube.com/watc...
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Watch our Vice-Chancellor’s message as part of the #IndianStudentsInUK campaign: www.youtube.com/watc...
#CitizensOfChange
June 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
“A degree from the University of Leicester is your key to becoming a highly qualified citizen of the world.” - Professor Nishan Canagarajah
Watch our Vice-Chancellor’s message as part of the #IndianStudentsInUK campaign: www.youtube.com/watc...
#CitizensOfChange
Watch our Vice-Chancellor’s message as part of the #IndianStudentsInUK campaign: www.youtube.com/watc...
#CitizensOfChange
News | BBC Gardener Nick Bailey donates entire garden to the University
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/j...
The University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden is set to be enriched by over a thousand new plants, thanks to Nick.
#CitizensOfChange | @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/j...
The University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden is set to be enriched by over a thousand new plants, thanks to Nick.
#CitizensOfChange | @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
News | BBC Gardener Nick Bailey donates entire garden to the University
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/j...
The University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden is set to be enriched by over a thousand new plants, thanks to Nick.
#CitizensOfChange | @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/j...
The University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden is set to be enriched by over a thousand new plants, thanks to Nick.
#CitizensOfChange | @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social
Shakespeare, comedy, South Asian arts & a free family festival - all in the Botanic Garden this summer 🌞
Grab your picnic blanket and join us
👉 attenborougharts.com/university-o...
#CitizensOfChange #SummerInLeicester | @attenboroughac.bsky.social
Grab your picnic blanket and join us
👉 attenborougharts.com/university-o...
#CitizensOfChange #SummerInLeicester | @attenboroughac.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Shakespeare, comedy, South Asian arts & a free family festival - all in the Botanic Garden this summer 🌞
Grab your picnic blanket and join us
👉 attenborougharts.com/university-o...
#CitizensOfChange #SummerInLeicester | @attenboroughac.bsky.social
Grab your picnic blanket and join us
👉 attenborougharts.com/university-o...
#CitizensOfChange #SummerInLeicester | @attenboroughac.bsky.social
News | Tree rings reveal increasing rainfall seasonality in the Amazon
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/j...
Scientists have used clues locked into tree rings to reveal major changes in the Amazon’s rainfall cycle over the last 40 years: wet seasons are getting wetter and dry seasons drier
#CitizensOfChange
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/j...
Scientists have used clues locked into tree rings to reveal major changes in the Amazon’s rainfall cycle over the last 40 years: wet seasons are getting wetter and dry seasons drier
#CitizensOfChange
June 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
News | Tree rings reveal increasing rainfall seasonality in the Amazon
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/j...
Scientists have used clues locked into tree rings to reveal major changes in the Amazon’s rainfall cycle over the last 40 years: wet seasons are getting wetter and dry seasons drier
#CitizensOfChange
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/j...
Scientists have used clues locked into tree rings to reveal major changes in the Amazon’s rainfall cycle over the last 40 years: wet seasons are getting wetter and dry seasons drier
#CitizensOfChange
June 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Two years ago, he became one of ten pioneering members of the Windrush Generation to have their portraits commissioned by King Charles III, to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush. Read more here: le.ac.uk/news/2023/j...
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June 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Two years ago, he became one of ten pioneering members of the Windrush Generation to have their portraits commissioned by King Charles III, to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush. Read more here: le.ac.uk/news/2023/j...
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He was also presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at our Alumni Awards in 2024. Read more here: le.ac.uk/news/2024/m...
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June 13, 2025 at 9:49 AM
He was also presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at our Alumni Awards in 2024. Read more here: le.ac.uk/news/2024/m...
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He was the first Black professor in Scotland and was appointed as the Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University in 2021.
Geoff was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Leicester in 2016, and a student accommodation block was named after him on the University’s new Freemen’s campus.
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Geoff was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Leicester in 2016, and a student accommodation block was named after him on the University’s new Freemen’s campus.
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June 13, 2025 at 9:49 AM
He was the first Black professor in Scotland and was appointed as the Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University in 2021.
Geoff was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Leicester in 2016, and a student accommodation block was named after him on the University’s new Freemen’s campus.
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Geoff was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Leicester in 2016, and a student accommodation block was named after him on the University’s new Freemen’s campus.
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The University is saddened to hear about the passing of our friend, Sir Geoffrey Palmer OBE.
Geoff studied Botany at the University of Leicester, and met his wife, Margaret, whilst studying at the University before graduating in 1964.
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Geoff studied Botany at the University of Leicester, and met his wife, Margaret, whilst studying at the University before graduating in 1964.
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June 13, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The University is saddened to hear about the passing of our friend, Sir Geoffrey Palmer OBE.
Geoff studied Botany at the University of Leicester, and met his wife, Margaret, whilst studying at the University before graduating in 1964.
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Geoff studied Botany at the University of Leicester, and met his wife, Margaret, whilst studying at the University before graduating in 1964.
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✈️ If you’re planning to travel, speak to your School or manager.
Check the latest advice via the FCDO and ensure your travel insurance includes medical cover.
Our University community is here for you.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re struggling.
#CitizensOfChange
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Check the latest advice via the FCDO and ensure your travel insurance includes medical cover.
Our University community is here for you.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re struggling.
#CitizensOfChange
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June 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
✈️ If you’re planning to travel, speak to your School or manager.
Check the latest advice via the FCDO and ensure your travel insurance includes medical cover.
Our University community is here for you.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re struggling.
#CitizensOfChange
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Check the latest advice via the FCDO and ensure your travel insurance includes medical cover.
Our University community is here for you.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re struggling.
#CitizensOfChange
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