The University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden will come alive with music, family entertainment and hands-on activities this September as it welcomes visitors to its annual Community Festival. Taking place on Sunday 6 September, the festival offers a packed programme of events within the Gardens and the historic Beaumont House, bringing together local performers, traders, and food vendors. The festival will also allow visitors the opportunity to discover more about the future o

The Archaeologists whose work has ensured that the history of Leicester’s market place is properly understood, recorded, and preserved for future generations have been praised by City Mayor Peter Soulsby. Speaking to city councillors following a presentation by the University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) today (Monday), Sir Peter said that the work carried out by the team beneath the market place had been “exceptional” – and provided fascinating evidence of mor

A leading cardiologist from the University of Leicester has been awarded an MBE for his services to medical research and healthcare as part of the King’s Birthday Honours. Professor Andre Ng is Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology and former head of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at the University, and also a Consultant Cardiologist at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Professor Andre Ng Professor Ng said: “I am humbled and deeply honoured to recei