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Stellar dynamics and dark matter
https://le.ac.uk/physics/research/astrophysics/stellar-dynamics-and-dark-matter
Stellar dynamics, or the study of the motions of stars, is a powerful tool for understanding the Universe.
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Research
https://le.ac.uk/media/research
The University of Leicester is home to the UK’s first Centre for Mass Communication Research (established in 1966). We have a global reputation for producing innovative and high-quality research in the field of media and communication. Find out more about our research.
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Conservation and Ecological Genetics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/nt4006
Module code: NT4006 The study of ecology and evolution is being revolutionised by the application of modern molecular genetic techniques such as genome sequencing using next-generation sequencing, and rapid genotyping methods (e.g.
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How to apply for a Fellowship
https://le.ac.uk/research/doctoral-college/fellowships/how-to-apply
Your idea The first step in applying for a Fellowship is to identify the research theme you are interested in and some potential topics that you can explore further.
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Social Change, Identity, and Media
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/sy1001
Module code: SY1001 Please note that from 2016 this module will be combined with 'The Sociological Imagination' to form a double module called 'Sociological Theory in Practice'. This module begins with a brief introduction to the nature of the discipline.
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Leicester Community History collection
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/collections/all/leicester-community-history
The Leicester Community History collection is comprised of over 200 interviews with residents from a wide range of communities in Leicester. Find out more about the collection.
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Thought piece: The sociological story of space travel
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/july/17-cosmic-sociology
Moon landing Moon Landing|Professor John Goodwin, Professor of Sociology and Sociological Practice, of our School of Media, Communication and Sociology, provides a sociological perspective on space exploration: The Cosmos and the exploration of space are inherently...
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Immunology
https://le.ac.uk/lemid/strategic-areas/host-microbe-interactions/immunology
The University of Leicester is interested in how the host immune response protects us against lethal infection, pathologies associated with the immune response, and how pathogens can avoid, resist or exploit our immune systems to cause disease.
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Research
https://le.ac.uk/politics/research
Politics and International Relations at the University of Leicester covers a wide range of research areas and are currently engaged in plans for research dissemination in continental Europe, the USA and Asia.
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The Census@Leicester Project
https://le.ac.uk/enterprise/expertise/social-science/esrc-impact-acceleration-account/iaa-funded-projects/census
In a new age of ‘super diversity’ and ‘minority majority’ cities, Leicester is becoming increasingly unique in its socio-demographic make-up.