About the Centre
The Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe is a pioneering interdisciplinary hub dedicated to exploring one of humanity’s most profound questions.
Events
29 April 2026 5:30pm to 6:30pm Department of Zoology Entry is via the Department of Zoology, Monkey Parade Entrance (by the Museum of Zoology), through the archway from Downing Street (accessible without a swipe card).
30 April 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm Clare College
14 May 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm Clare College
News
2 Feb 2026
NCCR Genesis approved for funding by Swiss federal government
18 Dec 2025
A new hunt for an Earth analog begins: A collaboration of a dozen research institutes led by astrophysicist Didier Queloz from the University of Cambridge
10 Dec 2025
LCLU PI Emily Mitchell Receives the European Research Council Consolidator Grant
31 Oct 2025
The Future Of Space Is More Than Human by Robin Wordsworth
29 Oct 2025
2026-2027 Kavli-Laukien Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University
5 Sep 2025
Call for NOMIS–ETH Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025
Research Themes
Research activities across the Centre are designed to facilitate continuous communication and interaction among the sciences and the arts and humanities.
Studentships
Research within the Centre aims to develop a deeper understanding of origin of life.
Opportunities
Contributing to interdisciplinary research, and collaborating with top researchers in multiple fields.
Visitor programme
Support for Centre members who wish to host visitors on topics relevant to the Centre.