Some universities consider their primary purpose to be high quality research, others concentrate on excellent teaching. At Leicester the two are not only complementary, they’re inseparable. It is believed that teaching is more inspirational when delivered by passionate scholars engaged in world-changing research – and that research is stronger when delivered in an academic community that includes students. With these ideas at heart, Leicester is re-framing the values that govern academia and re-defining what a university needs to be in the 21st century. They are constantly finding new ways of being a leading university. When they were named University of the Year for 2008-9 by Times Higher Education, the judges applauded Leicester’s very different approach. Some points to know about the University: * An inclusive and accessible culture * A personal, supportive experience for those who use their services * A commitment to high quality, innovation and rigorous academic standards * A belief that teaching and research are synergistic The University of Leicester is a research led university based in Leicester, England, with approximately 20,000 registered students - about 13,000 of them full-time students and 7,000 part-time and/or distance learning.
