December 2018 news

image of the Hazlerigg Building outside

University celebrates record numbers of Development Trust Scholarships

The University is pleased to provide Development Trust Scholarships for students at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, which are often funded by alumni and friends of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
photo of Kate O'Keeffe presenting at the finals of the Science Slam competition

PhD student wins international science slam competition

A PhD student from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ was recently announced the overall winner of an international competition which took place in Germany.
Charlie and Simon accepting the award on behalf of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ at the ceremony.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ claims top education award in China

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s ongoing popularity in China with students and their families has been recognised with an award from Tencent, the Chinese tech giant.
Toys on the Table Trustee Bill Bowley and Action Executive Office Joel Brocklehurst.

Students set record for largest number of toys donated in one go to Toys on the Table

Students from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have set a record for the largest number of toys donated in one go to Toys on the Table – a charity that ensures Leicestershire children, who would otherwise receive nothing, have presents to open on Christmas Day.
Ama Agbeze.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ netball stars cap off 2018 with Sports Personality success

Three º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumnae were part of the England Netball Team which took two awards at Sunday’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY).

A box full of food and on it reads 'food drive'.

Annual Christmas food drive sees students donate more than 12,000 items to local charities

Students from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have donated thousands of items to local charities as part of an annual Christmas food drive.
student drawing of Hazlerigg Building used for 2018 University Christmas card

Student’s drawing is used for this year’s University Christmas card

The University’s annual Christmas card sent to alumni, friends and supporters of the University features a drawing from a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student this year.