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"Universities must do what we can to give A-Level students something back". We're offering places based on mock A-level results as well as published results, whichever is higher, regardless of whether you decide to appeal or wait for appeal outcomes.
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On this day, 537 years ago, on 22 August 1485, #RichardIII was slain at the Battle of Bosworth.
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With great sadness, we can confirm that one of our students died in the incident in Oadby last night. Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this difficult time. We are working with Leicestershire Police and currently supporting all of those affected.
We’re honoured to announce that Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be visiting the University on Wednesday 28 November.
Excited visitors greet The Duke and Duchess in Centenary Square. Thank you to everyone for visiting campus today - share your photos using #RoyalVisit 👑
We can't wait to showcase our pioneering #space research at @tradegovuk's #GREATInnovation festival 🌠
Congratulations to Dr Suzie Imber, winner of the President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement. “For her amazing success this year, and for her continued commitment to advancing the public understanding of science and University research”. #DiscoveringExcellence
BREAKING NEWS: announces on £8.4m funding for study of the long term effects of #COVID19 on hospitalised patients – this will be a UK consortium led by the le.ac.uk/news/2020/July #OursToChange
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Congratulations Leicester City!!
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We recognise the importance of the work undertaken by Prof with the as part of its vital work looking after places and collections that reflect global history. has served to broaden the perspectives and understanding of our heritage
If not me, who? 1.6 million people have made the #HeForShe commitment so far. Will you? heforshe.org/en #CountMeIn
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🎓 Hollywood actor was among six more stars from the worlds of research, business and entertainment to be recognised with honours alongside the Class of 2022 at our #LeicesterGrad ceremonies this week.
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2022/july 👈
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Terrible news from the #LCFC ground this evening. Our thoughts are with the owners, the team and the fans.
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BREAKING NEWS: Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes in car park outside the club's ground shortly after taking off after match. More to follow: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan
DNA fingerprinting 🧬 was discovered at Leicester by Prof Sir Alec Jeffreys. We’re celebrating 🎉 the 35th anniversary TODAY #MadeAtUni #DNA35
To show our continued support for , we’ve turned our logo NHS Blue. Thank you to those, including our own staff and students, who continue to work selflessly in the fight against #COVID19 #StayHomeSaveLives #ClapForCarers #ClapForNHS 👏💙
The thoughts of everyone at the University of Leicester are with Leicester City Football Club.
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We are very pleased to welcome students, staff and members of the public to greet Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Join us on campus tomorrow from 1.30pm. #RoyalVisit bit.ly/2RhKjDU
Thank you to everyone who came along today to see the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge #RoyalVisit👑
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We’re immensely proud of , Professor of Primary Care Diabetes and Vascular Medicine at the Diabetes Research Centre, who has been awarded a CBE for services to Health. Congratulations! 👏 #NewYearsHonoursList
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2022/janu 👈
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“I've made it my mission to inspire the next generation of scientists and educators. By becoming Chancellor of the University of Leicester, I can share the power of education and encourage people to come to the University too.”
Meet our Chancellor: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE.🙌
It is with deep sadness we announce that the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) have lost a talented, dedicated and much loved colleague to COVID-19, Professor Anthony Gershlick. Read the full tribute: le.ac.uk/news/2020/nove
Technology honed on the #F1 circuit is being put to use in Leicester’s Hospitals with design of a new communications device for doctors and nurses wearing PPE. 👏
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2021/june 👈
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Leicester has been ranked the second happiest city in the UK. It will feel just like home when you're here. leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester
Scientists from are trialling a new method of testing for coronavirus which could determine whether a person is infectious or not before they even show symptoms - Professor Mike Barer spoke to this morning about the pioneering approach
The paternoster has been an iconic part of the University for 37 years. Farewell, friend goo.gl/Jtgg8m 💔
We chat with just minutes after this morning’s ceremony, she tells us why #Leicester has a special place in her heart and gives some great advice for mature students! #LeicesterGrad18
Their Royal Highnesses have arrived on campus and will be spending time with students, staff and guests in 👑 #RoyalVisit
#BAME academics are ‘chronically absent’ in higher education teaching, says President and Vice-Chancellor , as he launches a new £1.5m studentship scheme to attract diverse teaching talent. Read more: le.ac.uk/news/2020/june #OursToChange
Our University was founded as a living memorial to all who made sacrifices during the Great War. On Remembrance Sunday, we remember them and others who gave their lives for our freedom. Ut vitam habeant – so that they may have life. #RemembranceSunday
We are delighted to announce that our new Chancellor is #space scientist and presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE.
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We're celebrating our today after being ranked in the top 5 universities in the UK and top 20 in the world for clinical medicine in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 🎉 #OursToChange
Further to our earlier communications we have taken the decision that from Monday 16 March, students should not attend any timetabled sessions unless specifically requested to do so by their school (1/7)
We're pleased to announce that is officially a Hedgehog Friendly Campus - we've been awarded Bronze accreditation by the Hedgehog Preservation Society!
This little guy is certainly happy about it 🦔👏
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Nishan Canagarajah as our new President and Vice-Chancellor, starting on Monday 4 November 2019. Welcome to Leicester, Professor Canagarajah! #WeAreUoL ow.ly/7fNg50vCX31
Today’s the day! If you would like to see the Duke and Duchess, please make sure to be in place around Centenary Square on campus by 2.30pm. #RoyalVisit 👑
🗣 The University can now confirm that students living in University of Leicester-provided halls of residence will receive a rebate on their accommodation for this academic year.
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2021/janu
Proud to have been ranked #2 in the UK for Clinical Medicine in #REF2021.
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Despite being discouraged from pursuing a career in academia, Professor is now Director of the Centre for Hate Studies and leads the world's biggest ever study into victimisation. He's changing the future, will you join him? ow.ly/BvP150ARdJ4 #OursToChange
Students and staff gathered today to pay tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and the four other victims of Saturday’s helicopter crash at Leicester City Football Club 💙
Good luck to our students competing in tonight's episode of University Challenge! at 8.00pm - don't miss it!
Professor spoke to about the University's plans to offer students places based on their mock A-Level results as well as their published results - whichever is higher - regardless of whether students decide to appeal or wait for appeal outcomes
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Leicester pays tribute to honorary graduate Professor Steven Hawking - 'the true legacy of his work will only be realised in the next decades as our observational capabilities catch up with his insight'. goo.gl/2iyn7Y
Congratulations to , Associate Professor in Space Physics, who is recipient of the prestigious Rosalind Franklin Award and Lecture for 2021. 👏 #CitizensOfChange
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Congratulations to Professor Henrietta O’Connor who has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head Of College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities ow.ly/JjBm30o3oSa
We join the nation in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
HM The Queen visited our campus for the first time in 1958 to open the Percy Gee Students’ Union Building and again 50 years later in 2008 to open the David Wilson Library.
Sir David Attenborough arriving at the University for our centenary commemorations #UoL100
We are delighted to announce that Professor Sally Kyd has been appointed as Head of Law at the , becoming the first woman to be appointed to this prestigious role.
Read more: ow.ly/lfZF50BHUny
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Congratulations to legendary singer-songwriter Tom Robinson who has been awarded an Honorary Degree for his lifetime of political activism, championing gay rights! 🎓 #LeicesterGrad
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Today we welcome Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE to the University of Leicester as our new Chancellor.👏
Maggie overcame many early life barriers to becoming a successful space scientist, broadcaster, and author.
Her inspirational story: le.ac.uk/news/2023/marc👈
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Wishing a very happy 70th birthday to Emeritus Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys. In 1984, Sir Alec discovered the principle behind genetic fingerprinting in a lab in the Adrian Building here at the University of Leicester – and changed the world. bit.ly/2QCj6xF
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#Leicester kicks off its #Diwali celebrations this evening by switching on the Diwali lights on Belgrave Road. With traditional music and dance, food, fireworks and more, it's not to be missed!🎆
Armistice Day 2018 marks 100 years since the end of #WW1 and the start of our University story. On 11 November Sir David & Michael Attenborough will launch our centenary commemorations at a special event open to the public le.ac.uk/centenary #UoL100
Demand for free colonial history lessons spikes. Dr Corinne Fowler, Project Lead for Colonial Countryside, described these packs as ‘critically important at a time when the Black Lives Matter movement is exposing the gaps in our history curriculum’ – ow.ly/k54p50A5ajR
We're tackling gender violence in new ways. Watch 'Quiet Earthquakes', a play by at 1pm #HeForShe goo.gl/roq1Uh
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Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating! #Leicester has the biggest #Diwali celebrations outside of India - comment below and tell us if you'll joining the festivities 🕯️🎇🎆
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Have you seen our astronomical new TV ad? 🎥 Find out how you can #LaunchYourself at Leicester: bit.ly/2vzdBVP 🌠
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We are wishing Sir David Attenborough a very happy 95th Birthday today 🎉
We are honoured to have been visited by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this week. During their visit, TRH learned about various community projects and spoke to students about what life is like at Leicester.
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A momentous occasion as Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE is officially installed as the new Chancellor for the .
“Think big and think crazy” she told our graduating Class of 2023. “Together we can achieve the seemingly impossible”
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Congratulations once again to all our 2019 graduates! You've all been amazing and we wish you all the best of luck for the future! 👏👏👏🎉 #LeicesterGrad
If any of our University community are near the #HinckleyRoad emergency incident, stay safe and follow police advice #Leicester
This Barbie is a space scientist.
Proud to have a Chancellor who is a real-life Barbie. Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE was named a Role Model earlier this year for her work promoting science careers to girls.
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Congratulations to Professor , winner of The President’s Award. ‘Equally comfortable in a formal briefing as he is bouncing ideas off the wall with colleagues, he has maintained close relationships with staff and students which make him such an effective teacher.’
Dr Jennifer Carter has been named as an outstanding researcher by the Royal Society and awarded one of their five prestigious Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships for her research into the Earth’s magnetosphere.
We would like to congratulate her on this achievement!
Wishing a happy birthday to , alumnus and Honorary Doctor.
Geoff graduated in Botany in the 1960s and has since enjoyed a distinguished academic career. In October, we named one of our new buildings in his honour.
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For one day only we will rename our buildings after remarkable Premier League success www2.le.ac.uk/news/blog/2016
Out of this world – literally! Alexei Ovchinin, current Commander of the International , took this fantastic selfie in the Cupola module of the ISS, acknowledging Leicester’s long tradition of space research. With thanks to
A huge congratulations to Sir Alec Jeffreys on winning the Lifetime Achievement Award 2019 #LLIA2019 -Emeritus Professor at the University of Leicester who pioneered genetic fingerprinting & DNA profiling – whose award was received by Prof Alison Goodall
Students and staff who are affected by this morning’s tragic incident are being contacted and offered support. We encourage all of our students to contact their loved ones today.
As part of our virtual graduation celebration events, Brendan Rodgers, manager of , records a short message for our graduates 🎥
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The #ChuckleBrothers were a firm favourite at . We're really sad to hear that Barry Chuckle has passed away. 'To me, to you! 😍
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The University of Leicester has officially launched a pioneering new centre to study bacteriophages to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. 🧫🦠
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Happy #DiwaliDay! Leicester's #Diwali celebrations on the Golden Mile, are the largest outside of India. We hope you all have a great time celebrating. 🎆
Many congratulations to Professor who has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Primary Care Diabetes Society! 🎉
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2021/nove
The award recognises and celebrates Professor Khunti's outstanding accomplishments within diabetes care. 👏
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Britain's Best Junior Doctor is just about to start on @BBCTwo in celebration of NHS70! #BBJD #NHS70 #Leicestershospitals 
As a university, we are #standingtogether as one community against unacceptable behaviours. Given the recent increase in domestic violence cases, we are now committed to providing temporary accommodation to those who need it - www2.le.ac.uk/students/annou
We are paying tribute to our colleague Professor Tony Gershlick, who passed away on Friday 20 November 2020 at the hospital he worked in. We’ve lost a talented, dedicated and much loved friend to COVID-19, and stand in sorrow with those who have lost loved ones to this pandemic.
Our new Richard III website is now live le.ac.uk/richardiii/ Lots about the history, science & archaeology involved
WATCH: #Spinosaurus discovery changes our understanding that dinosaurs lived exclusively on land. See what this aquatic river-monster looked like! le.ac.uk/news/2020/apri #OursToChange
We join the nation in mourning the passing of HRH Prince Philip.
The Duke of Edinburgh visited our campus twice, accompanying HM The Queen when she opened the Percy Gee Students' Union Building in 1958 and again 50 years later when Her Majesty opened the David Wilson Library.
Happy Diwali! Leicester has the biggest #Diwali celebrations outside of India - will you be joining the festivities? goo.gl/c9NcVs
Happy 93rd Birthday to Sir #DavidAttenborough!
We were delighted to welcome Sir David back to campus in November for the launch of our Centenary commemorations #UoL100
Happy 94th Birthday to Sir #DavidAttenborough, who has always had a special connection with the . Watch Sir David reminisce about his fondest memories of the University: youtube.com/watch?v=qaogNi
