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• Population genetics for higher education

  https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/population-genetics/population-genetics-higher-education

  Population genetics is the study of genetic variation within populations. Find out more about the topic and what academic resources are available.

• HumanKind

  https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/humankind

  We are looking afresh at Calke Abbey’s past, reassessing the stories told about this place and exploring their potential to foster more meaningful connections.

• Advanced Microanalysis Laboratory

  https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/about/laboratories/advanced-microanalysis-lab

  The School of Archaeology and Ancient History's microscopy laboratory detailing the range of equipment and techniques used in the lab, these include Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) coupled with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray Fluorescence...

• Large-scale study suggests under 45s and women more likely to gain weight and jump a BMI category during COVID-19 lockdown

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/covid-bmi

  A large-scale study of almost a million UK adults led by Leicester researchers has revealed that under 45s and women were more likely to gain weight and jump a body mass index (BMI) category during COVID-19 lockdown.

• Sky at Night scientist is unveiled as next University of Leicester Chancellor

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/margaret-aderin

  Space scientist and presenter of the BBC’s The Sky at Night, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE, is to be installed as the new Chancellor of the University of Leicester.

• Hidden inscriptions hint at mystery medieval woman’s identity

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/november/insular-manuscript-medieval-inscriptions

  Drawings and the name ‘Eadburg’ found scratched into early medieval manuscript by University of Leicester PhD student.

• University of Leicester astronomers help James Webb Space Telescope glean new insights from distant world

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/november/jwst

  • A NASA-coordinated study has today revealed the early origins of a planet 700 light years away • Astronomers from the University of Leicester contributed to research that used the famous James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to investigate the atmosphere of distant planet...

• Rutland Roman villa: how we found one of the most significant mosaics discovered in the UK

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/december/rutland-roman

  The discovery of a previously unknown Roman villa in rural Rutland during the 2020 lockdown was one of the archaeological stories of the year. Villas are emblematic features of the Roman countryside, and many are known across Britain. But this new discovery is unique.

• Difficult Conversations: Public panel to tackle topic of nuclear conflict

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/difficult-conversations-nuclear-weapons

  A leading international relations expert has warned of the danger of ‘alarmism’ around nuclear weapons ahead of a public panel discussion.

• New BHF-funded research could predict the growth of life-threatening aneurysms before it is too late

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/07-aneurysms

  Illustration of abdominal arteries with two different types of aneurysm Illustration of abdominal arteries with two different types of aneurysm 425|Research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) at the University of Leicester could reduce the risk of death from a...