THE UNIVERSITY We have a proud history, founded in the aftermath of World War I as a living memorial to those who lost their lives in the Great War. Our motto – Ut Vitam Habeant, ‘so that they may have life’ – reflects our values to do justice to the hopes and expectations of those on whose shoulders we now stand, striving to make a difference in everything that we do.
We play a vital part in the UK’s most multicultural city as a major employer, and as an investor and supporter of music, art, sport and culture. There are more than 180,000 graduates from the University today, many of whom choose to stay in the city and region long after they graduate. We are committed to helping our city meet its environmental, social and educational ambitions and our Strategic Plan reflects our aims to raise the University’s profile and contribution to society on a regional, national and international stage. During 2015/16 we delivered over 500 outreach activities engaged across all age ranges. Our students contributed approximately 40,000 volunteering hours to local and global communities.
We have a proud history, founded in the aftermath of World War I as the UK’s only living memorial to those who made sacrifices in the Great War. Our motto – UT Vitam Habeant, ‘so that they may have life’ – reflects our values and our aim of striving to make a difference in everything that we do. While proud of our heritage, Leicester is a university that keeps an eye on the future. Today, our University is a global player in education and research, adapting to changing landscapes and seizing opportunities to shape the future. We work closely with local schools and colleges in all aspects of education including teacher training. We are committed to creating access for anyone with the talent and determination to succeed in their studies, regardless of background. Our spirit of discovery is about imaginative new thinking. Our research has wide-ranging impacts on society, health, culture, and the environment, with 75% judged to be internationally excellent. Whether it’s our revolutionary work in DNA fingerprinting, the discovery of Richard III or breakthroughs in the treatment of degenerative diseases, we demonstrate education and knowledge to be a power for good.
PLEASE VISIT: Strategic Plan https://le.ac.uk/about/strategy-development/strategy
The Annual Report and Financial Statements https://le.ac.uk/about/info/publications
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