Posted by The University Leadership Team on March 8, 2017
Today March 8th 2017 marks International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a global day of celebration that marks the struggle for gender equality. It provides a forum for celebrating the role of women and their achievements, identifies challenges for the future and campaigns for change. We know that one of the greatest challenges […]
Posted in Equalities, HR Tagged equalities, heforshe, HR, international women's day, pay, staff, university, women, women's rights
Posted by The University Leadership Team on November 10, 2016
At this time of year my thoughts are always drawn to our University’s founding motto: Ut Vitam Habeant – So that they may have life. As a University we are unique in that we were founded as a living memorial to those who lost their lives in the First World War. The men and […]
Posted in Chief Operating Officer Tagged armistice day, higher education, history, international relations, leicester, Leicestershire, peace, politics, poppy, poppy appeal, remembrance, royal british legion, staff, students, UK, university, warfare, world war one, WWI
Posted by The University Leadership Team on November 1, 2016
On Thursday 10 November we have an exciting first for the University; the inaugural Discovering Excellence Staff Awards. Voted on by staff and students, the awards are designed to celebrate and recognise individuals who have made a difference to the people around them. We received more than 200 nominations – a terrific response rate […]
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged Al Jazeera, awards, BBC, celebration, excellence, higher education, Impact, Sky News, staff, students, teamwork, university, working
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