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Harnessing the ‘wisdom of crowds’ can help combat antibiotic over prescription
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/november/wisdom-of-crowds
A new study has demonstrated that using the ‘wisdom of crowds’ (also known as collective intelligence) of three or more medical prescribers, can...
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Clearing out student accommodation reaps rich rewards for charity
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/december/12-bhf-collection
A charity scheme that encourages students to donate their unwanted items at the end of term instead of throwing them away, has saved an incredible...
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Two Leicester professors join prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/may/08-academy-medical-sciences-fellows
The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected Leicester’s Professor Chris Brightling and Professor Rodrigo Quian Quiroga to their esteemed...
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New research shows how to optimise antibiotic use and combat antibiotic resistance
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/april/29-antibiotic-resistance
Recommendations from University of Leicester scientists could help reduce over-use of antibiotics.
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Leicester mathematician takes his research to Parliament
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/22-mathematician-research-parliament
Nicholas Williams, a PhD student in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Leicester, attended Parliament to present his mathematics...
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Mayor of Oadby and Wigston views world-class research at University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/07-oadby-wigston-mayoral-visit
The Mayor of Oadby and Wigston, Councillor David Carter, accompanied by his consort, Mrs Janet Carter, viewed first-hand the world-class research...
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The Power Threat Meaning Framework - Psychology Cultures seminars
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/01-power-threat-meaning-framework
University of Leicester Psychology Cultures Seminars to explore alternative ways of understanding mental health.
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New research finds singing at work reduces stress and loneliness
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/15-singing-work-reduces-stress-loneliness
New research led by Dr Catherine Steele and Joanna Foster from our Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has revealed that belting...
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Sir David Attenborough to commemorate the beginnings of the University of Leicester on Armistice Day
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/01-centenary-square
Story of the founding of Leicester's first university to be remembered on Sunday 11 November.
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Research aims to improve reading for older people
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/october/3-university-of-leicester-research-aims-to-improve-reading-for-older-people
A University of Leicester project examining how the effects of ageing impact on our ability to read has received £200K funding