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jbridges: Page 16
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/author/jbridges/page/16/
This blog is a record of my experiences and work during the Mars Science Laboratory mission, from the preparation, landing on August 5th 2012 Pacific Time, and onwards...I will also post updates about our other Mars work on meteorites, ExoMars and new missions.
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Groundbreaking research identifies what makes human brains – and humans – unique in the animal world
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/14-concept-cells
A neuroscientist at the University of Leicester has identified a fundamental difference between human and animal brains. This breakthrough, published today in the journal Cell, offers an explanation for what makes Homo sapiens so vastly different from even our nearest relatives.
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New way of screening toxic chemicals mimics mammal senses
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/new-way-of-screening-toxic-chemicals-mimics-mammal-senses
Researchers from our University have developed a new approach for analysing toxic chemicals in complex samples that mimics the way mammals smell and taste. The technique could reduce the need for laboratory animals in biomedical research and other areas of chemical testing.
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Visualising fingermarks with a Physical Developer technique
https://le.ac.uk/sustainable-materials-processing/news/physical-developer-event
Physical Developer Event organised by the University of Leicester
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Leicester scientists help to drive technological revolution in developing electric vehicles
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/leicester-scientists-help-to-drive-technological-revolution-in-developing-electric-vehicles
Two academics from our University are part of a consortium that has received over £9 million for a project that will determine the ways in which spent lithium batteries can be recycled.
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Leicester duo recognised among UKs best teachers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/leicester-duo-recognised-among-uk2019s-best-teachers
Two outstanding academics at our University are being recognised with national awards for teaching excellence.
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Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
https://le.ac.uk/about/making-a-difference/sdgs/inclusivity
The sixteenth Sustainable Development Goal is to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
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Groups and Symmetry
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ma3131
Module code: MA3131 Groups measure symmetry in the same way as numbers measure size. This is most evident in the study of symmetry in 2- and 3-dimensional geometric figures.
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The Hodgkinson Group
https://le.ac.uk/hodgkinson-group
Led by Dr James T Hodgkinson, the Hodgkinson Group is a collective based within the School of Chemistry and the Leicester Institute of Structural and Chemical Biology (LISCB). Learn more about us.
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Advanced Practical Techniques and Skills
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ch7361
Module code: CH7361 In this module you will plan and carry out a variety of advanced practical procedures in preparative, analytical and physical chemistry.