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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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Our last Open Day of the year is this Wednesday – Digital Open Evening.
Explore courses, ask questions and get a feel for Leicester from home 👉 #bookdays#book" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://le.ac.uk/open-days#book
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Explore courses, ask questions and get a feel for Leicester from home 👉 #bookdays#book" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://le.ac.uk/open-days#book
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December 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our last Open Day of the year is this Wednesday – Digital Open Evening.
Explore courses, ask questions and get a feel for Leicester from home 👉 #bookdays#book" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://le.ac.uk/open-days#book
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Explore courses, ask questions and get a feel for Leicester from home 👉 #bookdays#book" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://le.ac.uk/open-days#book
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The new University Mental Health Café is open to all students – a warm, confidential space to drop in for support. No referral needed.
Join online or on campus every Mon & Thu, 11am-2pm in Percy Gee 3.13.
More info 👉 [email protected]
#CitizensOfChange
Join online or on campus every Mon & Thu, 11am-2pm in Percy Gee 3.13.
More info 👉 [email protected]
#CitizensOfChange
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The new University Mental Health Café is open to all students – a warm, confidential space to drop in for support. No referral needed.
Join online or on campus every Mon & Thu, 11am-2pm in Percy Gee 3.13.
More info 👉 [email protected]
#CitizensOfChange
Join online or on campus every Mon & Thu, 11am-2pm in Percy Gee 3.13.
More info 👉 [email protected]
#CitizensOfChange
(The new) Percy Gee turns 4 today! 🥳 Here’s a throwback to its look in 2017, before the 2021 expansion reshaped it into today’s food court, media hub, and social spaces. Still home to the SU, just with a lot more going on!
📸Rosalinde Nicholls, Student Life Competition 2016-17
📸Rosalinde Nicholls, Student Life Competition 2016-17
November 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
(The new) Percy Gee turns 4 today! 🥳 Here’s a throwback to its look in 2017, before the 2021 expansion reshaped it into today’s food court, media hub, and social spaces. Still home to the SU, just with a lot more going on!
📸Rosalinde Nicholls, Student Life Competition 2016-17
📸Rosalinde Nicholls, Student Life Competition 2016-17
#CitizenWrites | COP30
Why COP30 exposed deep divides in global climate politics. Professor Heiko Balzter explains.
Blog 👉 https://citizen.le.ac.uk/blog/cop30-a-polarised-summit-that-exposed-the-fault-lines-of-global-climate-politics/
#ResearchCitizens #ResearchHotTopics #CitizensOfChange
Why COP30 exposed deep divides in global climate politics. Professor Heiko Balzter explains.
Blog 👉 https://citizen.le.ac.uk/blog/cop30-a-polarised-summit-that-exposed-the-fault-lines-of-global-climate-politics/
#ResearchCitizens #ResearchHotTopics #CitizensOfChange
November 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#CitizenWrites | COP30
Why COP30 exposed deep divides in global climate politics. Professor Heiko Balzter explains.
Blog 👉 https://citizen.le.ac.uk/blog/cop30-a-polarised-summit-that-exposed-the-fault-lines-of-global-climate-politics/
#ResearchCitizens #ResearchHotTopics #CitizensOfChange
Why COP30 exposed deep divides in global climate politics. Professor Heiko Balzter explains.
Blog 👉 https://citizen.le.ac.uk/blog/cop30-a-polarised-summit-that-exposed-the-fault-lines-of-global-climate-politics/
#ResearchCitizens #ResearchHotTopics #CitizensOfChange
Ahh, those frosty early winter mornings, approaching campus from Victoria Park. The crunch of frozen autumn leavers underfoot; the last light of sunrise across the campus skyline... We absolutely love Leicester!
📸: @izzie_moss on Instagram.
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📸: @izzie_moss on Instagram.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Ahh, those frosty early winter mornings, approaching campus from Victoria Park. The crunch of frozen autumn leavers underfoot; the last light of sunrise across the campus skyline... We absolutely love Leicester!
📸: @izzie_moss on Instagram.
#CitizensOfChange
📸: @izzie_moss on Instagram.
#CitizensOfChange
Students stepped into the role of global negotiators at Leicester’s Mock COP, debating biodiversity, ocean protection and cross-country climate partnerships. 👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/mock-cop-climate-conference-students-negotiating
#CitizensOfChange #COP30
#CitizensOfChange #COP30
Mock COP imagines climate conference with students at the negotiating table | News | University of Leicester
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November 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Students stepped into the role of global negotiators at Leicester’s Mock COP, debating biodiversity, ocean protection and cross-country climate partnerships. 👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/mock-cop-climate-conference-students-negotiating
#CitizensOfChange #COP30
#CitizensOfChange #COP30
Cold snap ahead: frost, ice and possible snow are forecast.
Daytime temperatures to stay in single figures, dropping below 0°C overnight.
The University is open and shuttle bus and heating are as normal.
Take care travelling and report any issues via le.ac.uk/about/who-we...
Daytime temperatures to stay in single figures, dropping below 0°C overnight.
The University is open and shuttle bus and heating are as normal.
Take care travelling and report any issues via le.ac.uk/about/who-we...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Cold snap ahead: frost, ice and possible snow are forecast.
Daytime temperatures to stay in single figures, dropping below 0°C overnight.
The University is open and shuttle bus and heating are as normal.
Take care travelling and report any issues via le.ac.uk/about/who-we...
Daytime temperatures to stay in single figures, dropping below 0°C overnight.
The University is open and shuttle bus and heating are as normal.
Take care travelling and report any issues via le.ac.uk/about/who-we...
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
The Festival of Social Science 2025 is coming to Leicester!
Join us for free public events exploring our working lives - from film screenings to creative workshops and panel discussions.
Discover more: https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/festival-of-social-science-working-lives-leicester
Join us for free public events exploring our working lives - from film screenings to creative workshops and panel discussions.
Discover more: https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/festival-of-social-science-working-lives-leicester
Leicester explores ‘our working lives’ as Festival of Social Science returns | News | University of Leicester
Leicester will become a hub of discovery and dialogue this month as the Festival of Social Science returns for 2025.
le.ac.uk
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Festival of Social Science 2025 is coming to Leicester!
Join us for free public events exploring our working lives - from film screenings to creative workshops and panel discussions.
Discover more: https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/festival-of-social-science-working-lives-leicester
Join us for free public events exploring our working lives - from film screenings to creative workshops and panel discussions.
Discover more: https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/festival-of-social-science-working-lives-leicester
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
#CitizensOfChange
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
#CitizensOfChange
👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/Student-gospel-choir-concert-John-Lewis-Black-History-Month
#CitizensOfChange
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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👉 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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September 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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.
#CitizensOfChange
👉 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.
#CitizensOfChange
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
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
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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August 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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
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
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...
#CitizensOfChange #Clearing #ChangeIsCalling
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
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❗️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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June 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
❗️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
🔗 Book now: tinyurl.com/pb4pus6k