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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) #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jul 8

🚨 #Clearing is open! Call us. DM us. Bookmark this.
We’re ready for you 👉 le.ac.uk/clearing

#CitizensOfChange #TakeYourPlace

University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 14d

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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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 15d

News | Leicester experts uncover secrets of healthy ageing from the world’s oldest person

👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/healthy-ageing-leicester-genome-maria

Scientists studied the genetics and lifestyle factors that enabled María Branyas to reach 117 years old.

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Leicester experts uncover secrets of healthy ageing from the world’s oldest person | News | University of Leicester

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Aug 27

From giraffes to tigers, animal poo could hold the secret to new medical treatments.

Our researchers are collecting it to find phages – viruses that could fight antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/au...

#CitizensOfChange #AMR #Research #HealthInnovation

Zoo poo might hold the secrets to new medical treatments | News | University of Leicester

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Aug 12

📅 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

University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jul 9

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

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jul 8

🚨 #Clearing is open! Call us. DM us. Bookmark this.
We’re ready for you 👉 le.ac.uk/clearing

#CitizensOfChange #TakeYourPlace

University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jul 2

🎓 #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

University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jun 25

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

University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jun 23

“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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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jun 20

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

University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jun 20

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

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Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare @empathy-centre.bsky.social · Jun 19

❗️Healthcare professionals, educators and students can discover the key research on the measurable benefits of #empathy at our free Lunchtime Learning webinar on The cost-effectiveness of empathic healthcare on Thursday, July 3

🔗 Book now: tinyurl.com/pb4pus6k

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jun 17

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

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jun 15

News | Leicester wins Duolingo’s University Challenge

👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/j...

Dr Fiona Ashmore from the University of Leicester has been crowned the first winner of the Duolingo English Test University Challenge.

#CitizensOfChange | @duolingoverde.bsky.social

University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jun 14

News | Volunteer Vlad is honoured for giving his time to others

👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/j...

Psychology undergraduate, Vlad Makar, has combined his studies and a part-time job with an impressive array of voluntary and extracurricular activities.

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jun 14

News | King’s Birthday Honour recognises researcher’s dedication to saving peatlands

👉 le.ac.uk/news/2025/j...

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jun 13

Geoff was a true Citizen of Change.

#CitizensOfChange #GeoffPalmer
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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jun 13

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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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jun 13

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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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jun 13

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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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jun 13

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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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jun 12

✈️ 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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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · Jun 12

🧑‍🏫 Staff
Resources are available via:
• Staff wellbeing support SharePoint pages
• Email: [email protected]

If you’ve been directly affected, you can:
• Refer to special/compassionate leave policies
• Speak to HR or your line manager for tailored support
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