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Leicester graduate launches space career with NASA
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/02/01/leicester-graduate-launches-space-career-with-nasa/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 1 February 2021 Congratulations to Leicester PhD student Daniel Watters, a PhD student from Leicester’s Earth Observation Science Group, has been awarded a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellowship at the NASA...
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Edward Derbyshire
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/edward-derbyshire
We have learned, with sadness, of the death of Professor Edward Derbyshire, former Head of the Department of Geography, who passed away on 9 July 2024.
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Antibiotic resistance
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/microbial-sciences/antibiotic-resistance
For decades, we have used antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. Now, we are threatened by bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. Learn more about why this happens and how it can be prevented.
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Thousands expected to sign up for free online course in forensic science
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/thousands-expected-to-sign-up-for-free-online-course-in-forensic-science
A free online course which offers members of the public the opportunity to learn about the cutting edge discipline of forensic science is expecting up to 10,000 people to sign up.
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Publications
https://le.ac.uk/hopkinson-group/publications
Browse the publications published by and relating to the research undertaken by the Hopkinson Group in the School of Chemistry.
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Geography with Foundation Year BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/geography-with-foundation-year-bsc/2026
There’s always another way to follow your passion. If you don’t quite have the entry requirements to study geography at Leicester, this STEM Foundation Year degree is for you.
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Conversations With… Professor Mervyn Roy
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2022/09/27/conversations-with-professor-mervyn-roy/
Posted by ejb71 in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 27 September 2022 Todays ‘Conversations With…’ article focuses on Professor Mervyn Roy, who has recently taken up the role of Dean of Education for the College of Science and Engineering.
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David Cousins
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2025/david-cousins
A tribute to David Cousins, pioneering songwriter and radio innovator. Explore his legacy and lifelong connection to the University of Leicester.
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Doctoral Inaugural Lecture by Dr. Sam Turnpenney
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/09/27/doctoral-inaugural-lecture-by-dr-sam-turnpenney/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 27 September 2021 On Wednesday starting at 5pm, Sam Turnpenney, an alumni of Physics, is one of two recent graduates presenting their Doctoral Inaugural Lecture.
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Leicester team shows how to reduce carbon emissions from agricultural peatland
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-team-shows-how-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-from-agricultural-peatland
Raising the water table could slow down global warming, boost crop yields, and preserve peat soils according to a new study.