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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

News | Funding boost to tackle Salmonella in chickens with ‘bacteriophage therapy’ 👉 le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/salmon… Researchers hope to bring a new bacteriophage product to combat Salmonella to the market #CitizensOfChange #PhageTherapy

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October is Black History Month. Our 2026 theme is Beyond Representation: Commitment to Change. We’ll be marking the month through events, conversations, learning and celebration, alongside year-round work to support our Black students and staff. 👉 le.ac.uk/black-history-month

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

10th in the UK for research quality. 🔬 Leicester has also been ranked =42nd in the world for research quality in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027. 👉 le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/times-…

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What happens beyond the classroom? 💼 At Leicester, eligible undergrads get 100 hours of work-related learning, plus access to Microsoft 365 Copilot to explore AI and new ways of working. Find out more at our Open Day, 3 Oct: le.ac.uk/open-days

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

News | The University of Leicester unveiled its ambitious plan to help drive economic growth in the East Midlands, today at the Labour Party Conference 👉 le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/growth…

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What can football’s rising levels of hate and discrimination tell us about wider divisions in society? Leicester and Kick It Out explored the issue at Labour Party Conference, following 1,744 discrimination reports in the 2025/26 season, up 25% on the previous year.

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

How can the NHS build and retain a workforce fit for the future? At Labour Party Conference, the University of Leicester’s Institute for Policy and UCL brought together healthcare leaders, researchers and policymakers to explore the evidence behind effective workforce policy.

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The findings of a major new report into the barriers facing university graduates were discussed at a special event held at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, today. 👉 le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/britai…

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

News | University of Leicester and The University of Law open new routes into legal careers 👉 le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/univer… #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

News | University of Leicester and UCL host Labour Party Conference discussion on future NHS workforce 👉 le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/univer… #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Professor Sir Nishan Canagarajah has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, the highest distinction an engineer can achieve in the UK. 👉 le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/leices…

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Thinking about Leicester? Come and see it for yourself. 🎓 Our October Open Day is Saturday 3 October, 9.30am–4.30pm. Explore campus, meet students and academics, see accommodation and get a proper feel for life here. Book: le.ac.uk/open-days #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to everyone in our Jewish community who is observing. A day for reflection, forgiveness and renewal. G’mar chatimah tovah. #CitizensOfChange #YomKippur

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

New to Leicester? 📱 Get your University apps sorted before your first week. 📍 UoL Citizen: timetable, events, support + Welcome updates 🆘 SafeZone: urgent help 🧠 MyWellbeing: wellbeing 🍔 UPAY: campus payments 👉 le.ac.uk/study/welcome/first-weeks/download-our-apps #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

You’re here. Now what? 👀 🎓 Finish your registration 🆔 Complete your identity/visa check 🗺️ Explore campus or Leicester 📅 Get ready for The Great Big Welcome from Monday Registration is open this weekend too. 👉 le.ac.uk/study/welcome #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🚀 We’ve been exploring space for more than 60 years. Now we’re asking what happens when humanity gets there. Professor Andrew Futter explains the vision behind our Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space in one minute. le.ac.uk/research/centres/humanity-… #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

31st in the UK. Top three in the East Midlands. 🎓 The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027 is our latest top 40 result across the major UK university league tables. Read more le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/times-…

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

New to Leicester? There’s more to the Great Big Welcome than finding your lecture room. 🎈 Inflatables 🍜 Food Fest ⛳ Crazy golf 🎬 Outdoor cinema 🏙️ City tours 🌍 Global events 💡 Practical uni sessions Pick your next move → le.ac.uk/study/welcome/events #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It’s open! 🛒 Our first on-campus supermarket, the Co-op at Freemen’s Common, opened this morning. Groceries, fresh food, essentials and grab-and-go, right on campus. Read the story 👇 le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/univer… #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

ICYMI Leicester has risen to =39 in The Guardian University Guide 2027. 7 subjects are in the UK top 10: 🥇 Health Professions 🥈 Chemistry 7️⃣ Midwifery 8️⃣ Earth & Marine Sciences 9️⃣ Anthropology & Archaeology 9️⃣ Physiotherapy 🔟 Medicine le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/guardi…

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Moving in this weekend? Welcome to Leicester. 👋 See what’s on: le.ac.uk/study/welcome/events And if you need a hand, support is available from our wellbeing services, student support teams and ambassadors around campus.

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🍎🍯 Shana Tova! Wishing our Jewish students, staff, alumni and friends a happy, peaceful and sweet New Year. Shana Tova U’Metukah 🤍 #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Dr Nauman Reayat has been shortlisted for Outstanding Research Supervisor of the Year at the THE Awards 2026. Read the story: le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/univer… Read about Dr Reayat: le.ac.uk/people/nauman-reayat

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

42 years ago today, DNA fingerprinting was discovered at Leicester. 🧬 Prof Sir Alec Jeffreys’ discovery went on to transform forensic science and change lives around the world. Not bad for a morning in the lab. #CitizensOfChange #DNA42 #MadeAtUni

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

🌿 It’s Community Festival day! Join us at the Botanic Garden from 11am for music, food, crafts, family activities, garden wandering and more. 🎟️ Tickets must be booked online before you arrive. There are no tickets on the gate. le.ac.uk/botanic-festival #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Two years of the Jo Williams Clinic 🎈 Since opening, the clinic has welcomed 1,464 clients across 4,860 appointments and classes. From 1:1 physio and sports massage to paediatric clinics, Pilates and mobility classes, the clinic continues to grow. #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

You can read about a university online. But eventually, you need to see it for yourself. Explore your subject, meet students and academics, and get a feel for Leicester. 📅 12 September le.ac.uk/open-days #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We’re off 🚀 The Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space is officially launching at Space Park Leicester today, exploring the human side of space through arts, humanities and social sciences. #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

What does it mean to be human in a new space age?🚀 Director of our Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space Prof Andrew Futter explores the question in his Citizen Writes blog ahead of the Centre’s launch. citizen.le.ac.uk/blog/understanding…

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

☀️ Bank Holiday Monday The University is closed on 31 August. 📞 Clearing: 0116 373 6000 is closed Monday 🎓 Welcome: 0116 252 2222 is closed Monday 📚 Library: open 8am-midnight 🔐 Security: available 24/7 on 0116 252 2888 Starting in September? le.ac.uk/study/welcome #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🌿 Gardeners' World Nick Bailey leads tours of new World Food Garden at Community Festival on 6 Sept. Plus Bake Off's Dr Josh Smalley explores Leicester’s brewing heritage, with food, music and family fun 👉 le.ac.uk/events/2026/september/comm…

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Accepted (or expecting) a Clearing offer at Leicester? 🏠 1 September is your last day to qualify for guaranteed accommodation. Get your application in by the deadline: 👉 www.rooms.le.ac.uk #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Two Leicester colleagues recognised by the Royal Society. 🌌 Dame Maggie Aderin DBE: David Attenborough Award 🧪 Dr Patricia Rodriguez-Macia: Rosalind Franklin Award 👉 le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/royal-soc…

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It's not too late to book a room in University-managed accommodation. 🏡 Whether you fancy the stylish flats in The City, or the leafy suburbs of The Village, accommodation is guaranteed for all first years if you apply by 1 Sept. 👉 le.ac.uk/study/welcome/your-next-steps/accommodation

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🗓️ 14 years ago today, archaeologists began digging beneath a Leicester car park in search of Richard III. Within hours, they uncovered his leg bones. Weeks of excavation and months of research followed. The answer? Richard III. Beyond reasonable doubt. #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

What does QS 5+ Stars actually mean? Unlike a league table, it looks at the whole uni experience. We're proud to have achieved five stars in every category assessed, plus a perfect score for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. 🔗 le.ac.uk/news/2026/july/highest-rat…

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Got a 4 in Maths and English. Now doing a PhD. Our postgrad researcher Jessica Crosby has shared her journey with BBC Bitesize, after GCSE results left her worried about her future. Her message? There’s more than one way to get where you want to be. www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zh8…

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Leicester has reached its highest-ever position in the Daily Mail University Guide We’ve risen seven places to 27th= in the UK, with Medicine and Physics & Astronomy both ranked 2nd. le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/leicester…

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Important campus business this morning: carrying two walnuts at once. 🐿️ Spotted outside Charles Wilson Building by Dr Josh Smalley on his morning coffee walk. #SquirrelsOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Changed your mind about your course or university? Clearing isn't just for missed grades. You can still explore your options at Leicester. 📞 0116 373 6000 ⏰ Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm 🌐 le.ac.uk/clearing #CitizensOfChange

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

📣Good morning! Our lines are open Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm. If you’re looking to secure a place 👉 0116 373 6000 or le.ac.uk/clearing #CitizensOfChange #ChangeIsCalling

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

📣Good morning! Our lines are open Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm. If you’re looking to secure a place 👉 0116 373 6000 or le.ac.uk/clearing #CitizensOfChange #ChangeIsCalling

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Today is the day of our Clearing Accommodation Open House! 10am - 3pm 🤩 Can't make it today? Why not book a campus tour, or join us online at our digital event? 👉 le.ac.uk/clearing/events

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

⏰ Our Clearing call centre closes at 7pm today. There's still time to secure your place this September at a top 20 UK university* with guaranteed accommodation for eligible first-year students. 🎓 📞 Call us now: 0116 373 6000 🌐 le.ac.uk/clearing *TIME's World's Top Universities of 2026

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

📣 Good morning! Clearing lines are open today 8am–7pm 🎓 There's time to secure your place at Leicester. Whether you're using Clearing for the first time, have changed plans or are exploring options, our friendly team can help! 📞 0116 373 6000 or le.ac.uk/clearing

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

UCAS Hub is now OPEN! 📍 You can now add Leicester as your Clearing choice on your UCAS Hub 👉 accounts.ucas.com/account/login 📞 Call 0116 373 6000 💬 DM us with your questions and secure your place at Leicester! #CitizensOfChange #ChangeIsCalling #Clearing

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University of Leicester @uniofleicester.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We've reached our highest-ever position in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027, climbing seven places to 27th= out of 128 UK unis! 👉 www.dailymail.com/news/university-g…

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