Happy Easter! π£π«
Whether itβs chocolate, time with family, or just a quiet day to yourself, hope you get a proper break today.
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104 years ago today, the University of Leicester coat of arms was granted (1922).
π Knowledge
πΈ Leicester heritage
π§ ut vitam habeant = βthat they may have lifeβ
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Happy Passover! May this festival of freedom bring joy, reflection, and special moments with those you love. β‘οΈ
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News | First skeletal evidence of leprosy in British red squirrels revealed by Leicester study
π le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/skeletal...
The research offers critical insights into how the disease affects wildlife.
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Today is Transgender Day of Visibility. πππ€
We celebrate the achievements and resilience of our trans and non-binary community and reaffirm our commitment to an inclusive, supportive University for all. π³οΈββ§
#TDoV2026 #TDoV #TransDayOfVisibility #CitizensOfChange
β° First Citizens of Change deadline: 1 April 2026
~100 scholarships awarded in this round
Applicants notified by 20 April
Apply π le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/sch...
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End of Term 2 - but support stays on.
Over Easter (2-7 April):
β’ 24/7 Security
β’ Library open (self-service)
β’ Accommodation support all day, every day
β’ Reduced sports hours
β’ No shuttle bus
More π le.ac.uk/about/info/term-semester...
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QS World Rankings by Subject 2026:
β’ Archaeology up 14 places to 26th globally
β’ Medicine up 8 places
Strong performance too across Anatomy & Physiology, Communication, Geology and Geophysics.
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5 x Β£5,000 scholarships.
Weβve partnered with Leicester City FC to support students in some of Leicester & Leicestershireβs most underrepresented areas.
Apply by 14 May π le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/foxes-un...
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Big ideas? Big plans?
Tell us how youβll change the game and you could receive a Β£2,000 scholarship.
Apply π le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/sch...
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Eid al-Fitr marks the end of #Ramadan and the start of a time centred on community, gratitude and giving. π
To all our students, staff and alumni celebrating - we wish you a joyful and peaceful Eid.
#EidMubarak #EidAlFitr #Leicester #CitizensOfChange
Attenborough Tower glows blue & green for University Mental Health Day & IAD4AD, highlighting wellbeing, connection, and preventable deaths.
#UniMentalHealthDay #IAD4AD #AvoidableDeathsDay #CitizensOfChange
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25 March 2026 | π 5.00β6.00pm
π George Davies Centre, LT2
Join Professor Sarah Gretton for her inaugural lecture on how research, collaboration, and sustainability are transforming higher education.
ποΈ www.tickettailor.com/events/universityofleice...
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One week to go until #LIF26!
The Leicester Innovation Festival brings together business, research, and policy to focus on productivity, growth and practical innovation.
Browse our events π bggrowthhubevents.evolutive.co.uk/event/search/All/lif2026...
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π’ Got an offer to study with us?
Tell us how you plan to create change and you could receive a Β£2,000 scholarship.
Apply π le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/sch...
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News | Taking AI to a new REALM: Space Park Leicester team develops service for space-optimised machine learning
π le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/ai-re...
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π Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim students, staff and community observing the holy month. Wishing you a time of reflection, connection and peace.
#CitizensOfChange #RamadanMubarak #Ramadan2026 #Ramadan
As Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year are celebrated worldwide, Martyn Edwards sends warm wishes from Leicester - reflecting on global partnerships, academic excellence and the Year of the Horse ahead. π
π https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMZCwrzT-3Y
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The #YearOfTheHorse is here! π΄ Campus is alive with lion dance, confetti, and New Year activities.
Celebrate across Leicester: music, art, workshops & more π visitleicester.info/festival/lunar-new-year-...
Happy Chinese New Year & Lunar New Year!
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News | To mark Trans Day of Visibility, the University of Leicester is leading a discussion on trans inclusion in museums, galleries and heritage spaces.
Read more π le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/museu...
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Literary Leicester returns 18-21 March. π
Four days of free talks and debates with Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Sophie Hannah, Louise Doughty, and Jonathan Coe.
Book via tickettailor.com/events/literaryleicester
#LitLeics #LitLeics26 #CitizensOfChange
News | Innovation festival will stage events at Space Park Leicester and University of Leicester
π le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/innov...
#CitizensOfChange #LIF26
π Happy Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year to everyone starting their celebrations in our University of Leicester community!
A season of fresh starts, forward momentum and new opportunities across our global community. ζ°εΉ΄εΏ«δΉ
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UCAS Extra opens Thu 26 Feb 2026.
Used all 5 choices but no offers - or changed your mind? Extra lets you add one more uni choice without waiting for Clearing.
How to apply π le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/how...
πΈ: @mnismayilli on Instagram | #CitizensOfChange
News | Hollywood star and music hitmaker join forces to launch University of Leicesterβs Β£100m philanthropic campaign
π le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/holly...
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Guess whoβs in our new film... and whoβs in this jumper π
A Hollywood narrator.
A music icon on stage to 135k.
Plus a 3-week-old, a BBC gardening expert, a brilliant baker, and a primetime space explorer.
Revealed Weds evening.
#2121
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Sexual Violence Awareness Week | 2β9 Feb 2026
Standing Together supports survivors, promotes consent, and helps build a safer, more respectful University community.
π Support & resources: reportandsupport.le.ac.uk
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News | Leicester spearheads British Council mission to Malaysia
π le.ac.uk/news/2026/february/leice...
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News | University of Leicester ranked in top-20 in the UK in TIMEβs new ranking
π le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/top-20...
#CitizensOfChange #TIMEranking #Top20UK #Innovation #LeicesterProud
LGBT+ History Month starts today π³οΈβπ Weβre marking it with talks, creative events and community-led sessions across campus with our Studentsβ Union and staff networks.
See whatβs on: https://le.ac.uk/lgbt-history-month/events
#CitizensOfChange #LGBTHistoryMonth