Social Justice stories

Our world is a work in progress

We all want change for the better. We research societal issues to bring about equality, justice and inclusion to all. Read more.

Cracking crimes

Professor Mark Jobling has been researching how DNA on the male Y-chromosome helps crack crimes.

Migration – what is the truth?

Dr Zovanga Kone researches the truth behind migration – the dynamics and the numbers.

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Justice for sexual violence victims

Professor Lisa Smith is exploring how we can get justice for sexual violence victims in developing countries.

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Transforming neo-natal care

Professors Elizabeth Draper, Samantha Johnson and Helen McIntyre are joining the fight to save and improve babies lives.

Where is the help for victims of hate?

Neil Chakraborti, Professor of Criminology and Director of the Centre for Hate Studies at the University of Leicester says it is an alarming situation.

Protecting children from the devastation of war and violence

In any society subjected to war or violence, children are the innocent victims.

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Links between colonialism, prison and mental health

Professor Clare Anderson is working in partnership with the University of Guyana and the Guyana Prison Service to investigate the extent and treatment of mental, neurological and substance abuse (MNS) disorders in Guyana’s jails - in both inmates and staff.

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Protecting sex workers

Professor Teela Sanders researches developing policies where sexuality, law and society meet.

War on superbugs

For the last twenty years, Martha Clokie, Professor of Microbiology at the University of Leicester, has pioneered research on bacteriophage therapy.

Leading the fight against tuberculosis

Professor Mike Barer is leading the fight against TB – the world’s most deadly infection.

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A forward-thinking view of history

Professors Sue MacLeod and Richard Sandell lead on research that will radically transform how museums, galleries and heritage sites become more inclusive and relevant to today’s audiences.

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