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Wasps may hold the secret to slowing down the ageing process
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/wasp-aging-leicester-biological
Scientists at the University of Leicester have discovered that jewel wasps can slow down their biological rate of ageing
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Leicester scientist helps fine-tune space telescope 1.5million km from home
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/miri-commissioning
A first image from MIRI was released by NASA in April, giving space scientists a glimpse of the instrument’s capabilities. The first science observations using JWST are expected to commence in July.
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Sociology BA
https://le.ac.uk/courses/sociology-ba/2026
Leicester is one of the best cities to study Sociology. On this degree you’ll gain a thorough grounding in research methods and theory, across a wide range of modules.
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Financial Analysis and Investment
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/mn7022
Module code: MN7022 How are assets and instruments valued? How are financial portfolios managed? Where do financial markets and intermediaries fit into the markets? In this module, you’ll find out the answers to these questions and more concerning the world of financial...
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Financial Analysis and Investment
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/af7022
Module code: AF7022 How are assets and instruments valued? How are financial portfolios managed? Where do financial markets and intermediaries fit into the markets? In this module, you’ll find out the answers to these questions and more concerning the world of financial...
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Research Project
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/mu7560
Module code: MU7560 The dissertation provides an opportunity to carry out an extended piece of research into a subject or issue which has captured your imagination.
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Research Project
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/mu7560
Module code: MU7560 The dissertation provides an opportunity to carry out an extended piece of research into a subject or issue which has captured your imagination.
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Financial Analysis and Investment
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/af7022
Module code: MN7022 How are assets and instruments valued? How are financial portfolios managed? Where do financial markets and intermediaries fit into the markets? In this module, you’ll find out the answers to these questions and more concerning the world of financial...
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Research
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/mu7560
Module code: MU7560 The dissertation provides an opportunity to carry out an extended piece of research into a subject or issue which has captured your imagination.
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Dr Kees Straatman
https://le.ac.uk/cbs/facilities/aif/contact/kees-straatman
Learn more about the manager of the Advanced Imaging Facility in the Core Biotechnology Services, Dr Kees Straatman.