University of Leicester
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About University of Leicester
According to Wikipedia, The University of Leicester is a public research university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is south of the city centre, adjacent to Victoria Park. The university's predecessor, University College, Leicester, gained university status in 1957.
What Is University of Leicester Known For?
University of Leicester is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Communications
- Physics
- Biology
- Education
- Sociology
- Business
- History
- Engineering
- Literature
- Medical
- Computer Science
- Law
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Psychology
- Criminal Justice
- Religious Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Anthropology
- Social Work
- Nursing
University of Leicester's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Leicester's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Leicester ranks #284 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Leicester ranks #190 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Leicester ranks #312 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Leicester ranks #416 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Leicester ranks #75 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of Leicester ranks #624 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Leicester ranks #299 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Leicester ranks #585 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Leicester ranks #544 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Leicester ranks #535 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Leicester ranks #490 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Leicester ranks #489 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Leicester ranks #539 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Leicester ranks #543 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Leicester ranks #778 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Leicester ranks #363 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Leicester ranks #515 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Leicester ranks #429 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Leicester ranks #116 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
University of Leicester ranks #909 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Leicester ranks #401 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Leicester ranks #630 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Leicester ranks #680 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
University of Leicester ranks #1392 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
Who Are University of Leicester's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Leicester's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Physics. Here are some of University of Leicester's most famous alumni:
- Storm Thorgerson
- An English graphic designer.
- Malcolm Bradbury
- An English author and academic.
- Peter Atkins
- A British chemist.
- Bryan R. Wilson
- A British sociologist .
- John Sutherland
- An English academic and journalist.
- Alan Walters
- A British economist.
- C. P. Snow
- An English novelist and physical chemist .
- Paul Willis
- A British sociologist.
- Liam Donaldson
- A British doctor.
- Paul Hirst
- A British sociologist.
- David Blanchflower
- A British economist.
- Harold Hopkins
- A British physicist.
Who Are University of Leicester's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Leicester's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Physics. Here are some of University of Leicester's most famous faculty:
- Glenn White
- A British astronomer.
- Kamlesh Khunti
- A British physician.
- Philip Donoghue
- A British paleontologist.
- Trevor Sheldon
- A British academic.
- Lewis Dartnell
- A Professor of Science Communication.
- Kirpal Nandra
- A British physicist.
- Olamide Samuel
- A Researcher, peace activist and academic from Nigeria.
- Rosemary Sage
- A British academic.
- Suzanne Imber
- A Planetary scientist.
- Michael Festing
- A British academic.
- Naoíse Mac Sweeney
- A Classical archaeologist and ancient historian.
- Emma Bunce
- A British physicist.
