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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Sycamore Gap sapling planted in our Botanic Garden 🌳
Planted by Director Nick Bailey, it joins the National Trust's ‘Tree of Hope’ project – one of 49 saplings from the iconic tree.
👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/december/nick-bailey-sycamore-gap-botanic-garden
Planted by Director Nick Bailey, it joins the National Trust's ‘Tree of Hope’ project – one of 49 saplings from the iconic tree.
👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/december/nick-bailey-sycamore-gap-botanic-garden
December 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Sycamore Gap sapling planted in our Botanic Garden 🌳
Planted by Director Nick Bailey, it joins the National Trust's ‘Tree of Hope’ project – one of 49 saplings from the iconic tree.
👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/december/nick-bailey-sycamore-gap-botanic-garden
Planted by Director Nick Bailey, it joins the National Trust's ‘Tree of Hope’ project – one of 49 saplings from the iconic tree.
👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/december/nick-bailey-sycamore-gap-botanic-garden
One month to go until our Graduation celebrations begin! 🎓 #LeicesterGrad
Visit your graduation hub to find out about how to prepare for the day 👉 https://le.ac.uk/graduation/prepare
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Visit your graduation hub to find out about how to prepare for the day 👉 https://le.ac.uk/graduation/prepare
#CitizensOfChange
December 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
One month to go until our Graduation celebrations begin! 🎓 #LeicesterGrad
Visit your graduation hub to find out about how to prepare for the day 👉 https://le.ac.uk/graduation/prepare
#CitizensOfChange
Visit your graduation hub to find out about how to prepare for the day 👉 https://le.ac.uk/graduation/prepare
#CitizensOfChange
Wishing a peaceful and joyful Hanukkah to everyone celebrating. 🕎
May the coming nights bring light, comfort and moments of togetherness across our community.
Chag Sameach. 💙
#Hanukkah #FestivalOfLights #CitizensOfChange
May the coming nights bring light, comfort and moments of togetherness across our community.
Chag Sameach. 💙
#Hanukkah #FestivalOfLights #CitizensOfChange
December 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Wishing a peaceful and joyful Hanukkah to everyone celebrating. 🕎
May the coming nights bring light, comfort and moments of togetherness across our community.
Chag Sameach. 💙
#Hanukkah #FestivalOfLights #CitizensOfChange
May the coming nights bring light, comfort and moments of togetherness across our community.
Chag Sameach. 💙
#Hanukkah #FestivalOfLights #CitizensOfChange
The Centre for Hate Studies is driving change through evidence, policy, and partnership - from uncovering racism in rural England to launching a Manifesto for Change in Parliament.
Watch how our research is shaping safer, more inclusive communities 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi4OcK8CH68
Watch how our research is shaping safer, more inclusive communities 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi4OcK8CH68
December 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Centre for Hate Studies is driving change through evidence, policy, and partnership - from uncovering racism in rural England to launching a Manifesto for Change in Parliament.
Watch how our research is shaping safer, more inclusive communities 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi4OcK8CH68
Watch how our research is shaping safer, more inclusive communities 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi4OcK8CH68
That’s Term one complete! ❤️🎄💚 The Uni is running reduced services from 23 Dec (5pm) and resumed normal operations 5 Jan 2026.
Opening times 👉 le.ac.uk/about/opening-times
Wellbeing & safety 👉 le.ac.uk/study/wellbeing/safety
Wishing our community a safe festive break.
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Opening times 👉 le.ac.uk/about/opening-times
Wellbeing & safety 👉 le.ac.uk/study/wellbeing/safety
Wishing our community a safe festive break.
#CitizensOfChange
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
That’s Term one complete! ❤️🎄💚 The Uni is running reduced services from 23 Dec (5pm) and resumed normal operations 5 Jan 2026.
Opening times 👉 le.ac.uk/about/opening-times
Wellbeing & safety 👉 le.ac.uk/study/wellbeing/safety
Wishing our community a safe festive break.
#CitizensOfChange
Opening times 👉 le.ac.uk/about/opening-times
Wellbeing & safety 👉 le.ac.uk/study/wellbeing/safety
Wishing our community a safe festive break.
#CitizensOfChange
Stand Up To Cancer's Tribute Mile comes to Abbey Park - 5,000+ lanterns honouring loved ones lost to cancer.
🎇 Open 13-14 Dec, with live switch-on on Channel 4 on 12 Dec
🎇 Tribute Workshop at Highcross from 9 Dec
👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/december/stand-up-to-cancer-campaign
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🎇 Open 13-14 Dec, with live switch-on on Channel 4 on 12 Dec
🎇 Tribute Workshop at Highcross from 9 Dec
👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/december/stand-up-to-cancer-campaign
#CitizensOfChange
University lends its support to ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ campaign | News | University of Leicester
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December 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Stand Up To Cancer's Tribute Mile comes to Abbey Park - 5,000+ lanterns honouring loved ones lost to cancer.
🎇 Open 13-14 Dec, with live switch-on on Channel 4 on 12 Dec
🎇 Tribute Workshop at Highcross from 9 Dec
👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/december/stand-up-to-cancer-campaign
#CitizensOfChange
🎇 Open 13-14 Dec, with live switch-on on Channel 4 on 12 Dec
🎇 Tribute Workshop at Highcross from 9 Dec
👉 https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/december/stand-up-to-cancer-campaign
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Ranked 25th in the UK - THE World University Rankings 2026.
Find your degree 👉 https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates
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Find your degree 👉 https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates
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December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Ranked 25th in the UK - THE World University Rankings 2026.
Find your degree 👉 https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates
#CitizensOfChange
Find your degree 👉 https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates
#CitizensOfChange
New for 2026 - Optometry at the University of Leicester.
Train as a frontline eye healthcare professional with clinical learning and placements built in. Applications now open via UCAS.
👉 https://le.ac.uk/courses/optometry-moptom/2026
#Optometry #HealthcareCareers #CitizensOfChange
Train as a frontline eye healthcare professional with clinical learning and placements built in. Applications now open via UCAS.
👉 https://le.ac.uk/courses/optometry-moptom/2026
#Optometry #HealthcareCareers #CitizensOfChange
December 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
New for 2026 - Optometry at the University of Leicester.
Train as a frontline eye healthcare professional with clinical learning and placements built in. Applications now open via UCAS.
👉 https://le.ac.uk/courses/optometry-moptom/2026
#Optometry #HealthcareCareers #CitizensOfChange
Train as a frontline eye healthcare professional with clinical learning and placements built in. Applications now open via UCAS.
👉 https://le.ac.uk/courses/optometry-moptom/2026
#Optometry #HealthcareCareers #CitizensOfChange
Exams reminder:
✅ Check your Uni calendar + room
✅ Bring ID + clear pencil case
❌ No smartwatches
📵 Phones off + stored
📄 Timetable:
https://uniofleicester.sharepoint.com/sites/exams/SiteAssets/SitePages/Students%27-guide-to-exams/Semester-1-2026-Campus-Based-Exam-Timetable-v2.pdf
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✅ Check your Uni calendar + room
✅ Bring ID + clear pencil case
❌ No smartwatches
📵 Phones off + stored
📄 Timetable:
https://uniofleicester.sharepoint.com/sites/exams/SiteAssets/SitePages/Students%27-guide-to-exams/Semester-1-2026-Campus-Based-Exam-Timetable-v2.pdf
#CitizensOfChange
December 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Exams reminder:
✅ Check your Uni calendar + room
✅ Bring ID + clear pencil case
❌ No smartwatches
📵 Phones off + stored
📄 Timetable:
https://uniofleicester.sharepoint.com/sites/exams/SiteAssets/SitePages/Students%27-guide-to-exams/Semester-1-2026-Campus-Based-Exam-Timetable-v2.pdf
#CitizensOfChange
✅ Check your Uni calendar + room
✅ Bring ID + clear pencil case
❌ No smartwatches
📵 Phones off + stored
📄 Timetable:
https://uniofleicester.sharepoint.com/sites/exams/SiteAssets/SitePages/Students%27-guide-to-exams/Semester-1-2026-Campus-Based-Exam-Timetable-v2.pdf
#CitizensOfChange
End term with a Roman twist. 🏛️
Treasure hunt at Jewry Wall Museum - teams, clues, coffee + prizes.
📅 Fri 12 Dec
🕕 10.00am or 1.00pm
🎟 £10
👉 https://www.jewrywall.com/booking/1111/e8c42723-90bd-470e-8264-932661370062
📸: JewryWall.com | #CitizensOfChange #LeicesterEvents #EndOfTerm
Treasure hunt at Jewry Wall Museum - teams, clues, coffee + prizes.
📅 Fri 12 Dec
🕕 10.00am or 1.00pm
🎟 £10
👉 https://www.jewrywall.com/booking/1111/e8c42723-90bd-470e-8264-932661370062
📸: JewryWall.com | #CitizensOfChange #LeicesterEvents #EndOfTerm
December 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
End term with a Roman twist. 🏛️
Treasure hunt at Jewry Wall Museum - teams, clues, coffee + prizes.
📅 Fri 12 Dec
🕕 10.00am or 1.00pm
🎟 £10
👉 https://www.jewrywall.com/booking/1111/e8c42723-90bd-470e-8264-932661370062
📸: JewryWall.com | #CitizensOfChange #LeicesterEvents #EndOfTerm
Treasure hunt at Jewry Wall Museum - teams, clues, coffee + prizes.
📅 Fri 12 Dec
🕕 10.00am or 1.00pm
🎟 £10
👉 https://www.jewrywall.com/booking/1111/e8c42723-90bd-470e-8264-932661370062
📸: JewryWall.com | #CitizensOfChange #LeicesterEvents #EndOfTerm
Starting with us in Jan? Whether you’re travelling from the Midlands or halfway across the world, you’ll find plenty of support waiting for you.
Our Welcome pages cover everything from airport pickups and packing tips to what to do in your first week 👉 le.ac.uk/study/welcome
#CitizensOfChange
Our Welcome pages cover everything from airport pickups and packing tips to what to do in your first week 👉 le.ac.uk/study/welcome
#CitizensOfChange
December 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Starting with us in Jan? Whether you’re travelling from the Midlands or halfway across the world, you’ll find plenty of support waiting for you.
Our Welcome pages cover everything from airport pickups and packing tips to what to do in your first week 👉 le.ac.uk/study/welcome
#CitizensOfChange
Our Welcome pages cover everything from airport pickups and packing tips to what to do in your first week 👉 le.ac.uk/study/welcome
#CitizensOfChange
Professor Neil Chakraborti spoke at Wonkhe's Festival of Higher Education, exploring how universities can uphold freedom of expression while protecting students and staff from harassment. Read more about our A Catalyst for Change study 👉
https://le.ac.uk/hate-studies/research/a-catalyst-of-change
https://le.ac.uk/hate-studies/research/a-catalyst-of-change
December 8, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Professor Neil Chakraborti spoke at Wonkhe's Festival of Higher Education, exploring how universities can uphold freedom of expression while protecting students and staff from harassment. Read more about our A Catalyst for Change study 👉
https://le.ac.uk/hate-studies/research/a-catalyst-of-change
https://le.ac.uk/hate-studies/research/a-catalyst-of-change
150 × £2,000 scholarships available! To apply, respond in ≤200 words to “How will you embody Citizens of Change values at Leicester?” 👉 le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/scholarships-bursaries-discounts/citizen-of-change
#CitizensOfChange
#CitizensOfChange
December 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
150 × £2,000 scholarships available! To apply, respond in ≤200 words to “How will you embody Citizens of Change values at Leicester?” 👉 le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/scholarships-bursaries-discounts/citizen-of-change
#CitizensOfChange
#CitizensOfChange
UCAS deadline incoming: 14 January.
If you’re still weighing up your options for 2026 entry, our course pages, student stories and subject taster videos can help you make a confident choice 👉 le.ac.uk/study
#TakeYourPlace #CitizensOfChange
If you’re still weighing up your options for 2026 entry, our course pages, student stories and subject taster videos can help you make a confident choice 👉 le.ac.uk/study
#TakeYourPlace #CitizensOfChange
December 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
UCAS deadline incoming: 14 January.
If you’re still weighing up your options for 2026 entry, our course pages, student stories and subject taster videos can help you make a confident choice 👉 le.ac.uk/study
#TakeYourPlace #CitizensOfChange
If you’re still weighing up your options for 2026 entry, our course pages, student stories and subject taster videos can help you make a confident choice 👉 le.ac.uk/study
#TakeYourPlace #CitizensOfChange
A sunrise worth pausing for. 🌇
A beautiful start to the day over Freemen’s Common and Clarendon Park, captured by Joe Perry - a reminder of how special our campus and city look in the early hours. 😍
#CitizensOfChange
A beautiful start to the day over Freemen’s Common and Clarendon Park, captured by Joe Perry - a reminder of how special our campus and city look in the early hours. 😍
#CitizensOfChange
December 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A sunrise worth pausing for. 🌇
A beautiful start to the day over Freemen’s Common and Clarendon Park, captured by Joe Perry - a reminder of how special our campus and city look in the early hours. 😍
#CitizensOfChange
A beautiful start to the day over Freemen’s Common and Clarendon Park, captured by Joe Perry - a reminder of how special our campus and city look in the early hours. 😍
#CitizensOfChange
Winter Wonderland 2025 is wrapped ❄️ Whether it was your first or fifth time, we hope it brought some festive joy. Thanks for joining us – the photos say the rest.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
#CitizensOfChange
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
#CitizensOfChange
December 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Winter Wonderland 2025 is wrapped ❄️ Whether it was your first or fifth time, we hope it brought some festive joy. Thanks for joining us – the photos say the rest.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
#CitizensOfChange
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
#CitizensOfChange
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
#TakeYourPlace #CitizensOfChange
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
#TakeYourPlace #CitizensOfChange
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
#TakeYourPlace #CitizensOfChange
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
#TakeYourPlace #CitizensOfChange
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.
#CitizensOfChange
📸: @izzie_moss on Instagram.
#CitizensOfChange
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
le.ac.uk
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...
Estates and Campus Services | Professional Services | University of Leicester
We are Estates and Campus Services (ECS). We are responsible for maintaining, developing and operating the University’s properties to support our strategy and ensure that we deliver the service that o...
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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