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University of Leicester
Welcome to the University of Leicester: the top ranking UK university teaching full-time, part-time and distance learning students. Our world class research stretches across five faculties.
The University of Leicester has been ranked joint first for overall student satisfaction for the third successive year amongst mainstream English universities.
The National Student Survey, which is the cornerstone of the UK's independent quality assurance framework and is designed to inform prospective students about what and where to study, published its latest results in August 2007.
Overall the University was ranked joint first with Oxford amongst mainstream English universities.
Teaching Quality: 2nd
Personal Development: 1st
Assessment && Feedback: 1st
Organisation & Management: 1st
Academic Support: 1st
Learning Resources: 3rd
Overall Satisfaction: 1st
Full results available at www.unistats.ac.uk
History
The University of Leicester is one of the older universities in the country. Founded in 1921 with nine students, the fledgling college gained full degree-awarding powers in 1957 when it was granted its Royal Charter.
The site for the University was given by a local textile manufacturer, Thomas Fielding Johnson, in order to create a living memorial for those who gave their lives in the First World War. This is reflected in the University motto 'Ut Vitam Habeant' - so that they may have life.
Famous names associated with the University include: Lord Richard and Sir David Attenborough; poet Philip Larkin; authors C.P. Snow, Malcolm Bradbury and Sue Townsend; astronaut Jeff Hoffman; astronomers Patrick Moore and Heather Couper; TV personalities Michael Nicholson and Sue Cook; the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Sir John Stevens; the Government's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Liam Donaldson and comic Bob Mortimer.
NUS Extra
NUS Extra is the definitive student discount card with a range of exclusive discounts, offers and competitions designed to make student life more exciting, more memorable and more rewarding.
Use it to make your money go further on books, clothes, sports stuff, CDs, travel, computer gear, gigs, eating out… We’ve got discounts on the essential things in life and some great savings on life’s little luxuries as well. All of our discounts are exclusive to NUS Extra cardholders, you won’t be able to access any of these great deals without our little orange card.
And not just in the UK either; your Extra card doubles as an International Student Identity Card, so you can use it to get special offers and discounts when you’re travelling abroad as well in over 100 countries.
Not bad for just a tenner!
More info: http://www.nusextra.co.uk/
Zanzibar
Zanzibar Leicester is a good place to be to enjoy a great night out! Situated in the heart of the University City of Leicester, Zanzibar is a stunning nightclub with a huge 2500 capacity. We offer a great night out for everyone with two rooms playing a huge range of great music - there's something to suit everyone!
Zanzibar Leicester
Gravel Street
Leicester
LE1 3AG
DO YOU LIKE TRAVELLING?
BY BUS
NATIONAL EXPRESS
Bringing together all the UK National Express Group companies. The new nationalexpress.com website is an easy way to find any of our transport services.
Around one billion journeys a year are made worldwide on National Express Group's bus, train, light rail and express coach and airport operations. We have leading positions in each of our markets -the United Kingdom, North America and Spain. Over 25% of our operations are now in international markets.
http://www.nationalexpress.com
BY TRAIN
MIDLAND MAINLINE
Welcome to East Midlands Trains. On 11 November 2007 we took over running services on the routes formerly served by Midland Mainline and Central Trains, covering some of the most exciting destinations in the East Midlands, including Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Nottingham and Derby.
East Midlands Trains is part of Stagecoach Group plc, which also operates South West Trains, Sheffield Supertram and Manchester Metrolink – plus bus services in the UK and the US.
Around 3,500 megatrain.com seats, from just £1 will be offered on the East Midlands Trains network each week.
http://www.midlandmainline.com
BY PLANE
East Midlands Airport
Every year, East Midlands Airport connects over 5 million passengers with the world, serving more than 100 destinations.
Based in the heart of England, East Midlands Airport is easily accessible by train, car and coach from the M1, A42/M42 and A50. All of which makes us the perfect choice for travellers from across East Midlands, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Northamptonshire, South Yorkshire and beyond.
http://www.eastmidlandsairport.com
Birmingham International Airport
Birmingham International is the UK’s sixth largest Airport, third largest for charter traffic and has the highest proportion of business traffic second only to London Heathrow. In 2006, it handled over nine million passengers through its two terminals and acts as the Midlands’ premier gateway to Europe, Scandinavia, North America, the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent.
Over 50 airlines operate scheduled and charter services to more than 100 destinations. Birmingham now prides itself on being the Midlands' low cost capital with seven low cost carriers including Flybe, Monarch Scheduled, bmibaby, Hapag-Lloyd Express, Sky Europe, Ryainair and Aer Lingus.
http://www.bhx.co.uk/
DO YOU NEED SOME BOOKS?
Find whatever you need in the Library!
https://library.le.ac.uk
OPENING TIMES
Monday - Friday 8am - Midnight
Saturday - Sunday 9am - Midnight
ACCOMMODATION IN LEICESTER
The University of Leicester has two types of accommodation, catered and self catering accommodation.
Catered residences provide accommodation, breakfast and evening meals, Monday to Friday and brunch and evening meal at weekends.
Self Catered accommodation provide no meals, you cook sharing a kitchen and limited services.
http://www.le.ac.uk/accommodation/