University of Leicester
- United Kingdom
- Founded 1921
Overview
The University of Leicester is a public research university based in Leicester, England. It was established as a university college in 1921.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1921Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | LeicesterSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 17,825 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 2,495 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | le.ac.uk (opens in a new tab) |
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| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Atifete Jahjaga (opens in a new tab)President of Kosovo from 2011 to 2016
- C. P. Snow (opens in a new tab)English novelist and physical chemist (1905–1980)
- Storm Thorgerson (opens in a new tab)English graphic designer (1944-2013)
- Mako Komuro (opens in a new tab)Japanese princess; eldest child of Fumihito, Crown Prince of Japan, and Kiko, Crown Princess of Japan
- Peter Atkins (opens in a new tab)British chemist
- Malcolm Bradbury (opens in a new tab)English author and academic (1932–2000)
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