It was an honour to officially open University of Leicester Science Kitchen with our #BakeOff star Dr Josh Smalley this morning. The kitchen will be used by Josh for food-related scientific demonstrations, talks, research and events – delicious!

Tomorrow University of Leicester will see the launch of the Leicestershire Huntington’s Disease Network (LHDN). Led by Dr Sarah Gunn and Professor Flaviano Giorgini, it will drive forward research, interventions and engagement for those living with the condition.

An image spread from a recent shoot for Attenborough Arts Centre SENsory Atelier project at Ash Field School in Leicester. A wonderful workshop to observe, seeing how simple objects and movement can be utilised to create an engaging session for the participants.

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Proud to hear University of Leicester Harry Dudson and Connor Duffy, have been chosen to be part of a national Universities UK campaign.
The campaign celebrates the achievements of students who were the first in their family to go to uni.
Both have inspiring tales to tell

Congratulations to Pro Jo Story HyPIR at Leicester for securing a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant le.ac.uk/news/2024/apri…

Chemist & baker extraordinaire, Dr Josh Smalley is joining Asynt at CHEMUK EXPO for a live chemistry baking demo - and yes, there'll be cake for you to try! Find out more: buff.ly/3TZM3o1
#cake #chemistry #labequipment #chemuk

Really excited to announce I will be at the Cheltenham Science Festival this year on Saturday 8th June as the on stage chemist cook in ‘Culinary Reactions’ - event code L004.
For more details see Cheltenham Festivals
#CheltSciFest 👨‍🔬👨‍🍳🧪🧬 ⚛️

Fantastic atmosphere at the University of Leicester Heritage Hub event celebrating heritage activities at the university and the wider region. Good to see a large number of external partners and collaborators showcasing their research and public outreach activities

It was an inspirational launch event for our IntoUniversity centre at Barley Croft Community Centre. Through partnership working we will support young people to achieve their ambitions. Thank you to our Chancellor Dame Maggie, dmuleicester and all our partners for your support

Incredible to see research carried out at the Cancer Theme of the #NIHRLeicesterBRC University of Leicester Leicester's Hospitals being reported so widely today. For more on our work, please visit our website: leicesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/research/perso…

Wonderful to launch Literary Leicester Festival 2024 with an amazing list of authors. University of Leicester chancellor Dame Maggie kicked it off with an inspiring conversation with Dr Emma Parker #litleics UoL School of Arts

News | Pioneering research by the University of Leicester into chronic kidney disease has received another major boost thanks to a £1 million donation.

👉 le.ac.uk/news/2024/marc…

#CitizensOfChange

The sun shone just in time for University of Leicester to plant Leicester and Leicestershire’s coronation tree for The Royal Family King Charles UOL Gardens & Grounds service with Nishan Canagarajah Neil O'Brien MP Leics Lieutenancy Oadby & Wigston BC

Two University of Leicester colleagues gave evidence to the House of Lords Preterm Birth Committee inquiry into the incidence and impact of preterm birth, this week. Professor of Child Development, Samantha Johnson and Professor of Neonatal Medicine, Elaine Boyle were invited to provide their expert views for the report

Congratulations to University of Leicester colleagues Laura Gray James Burton and Martin Tobin on their prestigious appointments as We are NIHR Senior Investigators. A great testament to their research standing and esteem 👏👏

Last night, we had a great celebration of Leicester Students’ Union’s centenary. The Union is an integral part of University of Leicester students’ experience, and I am proud that so many former presidents and sabbatical officers were there to enjoy the celebrations.

Proud to attend the unveiling of a mural commemorating the Windrush Generation University of Leicester campus tonight. It was commissioned by Leicester Law School students, who have been providing free legal advice to eligible Leicester residents to apply for the Windrush Compensation Scheme.

It’s #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience ! Empowering women to pursue STEM opportunities is essential for a thriving economy where women’s voices are heard and valued.

Great to meet so many wonderful women scientists and engineers at University of Leicester this week.

Fantastic to attend University of Leicester Court meeting as a lay Council member - fantastically presided over by Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Lovely to see such passion for the uni, Leicester & the county in the room🤩

Great to hear from Nishan Canagarajah & team as always & see colleagues👏🏾

The Shadow Minister for Science, Research and Innovation Chi Onwurah 💙 visited Space Park Leicester to see how we are enhancing inclusion in STEM and partnering with industry. Our University of Leicester staff and students were delighted to showcase their work. #CitizensOfChange