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Researchers develop new genetic tool to identify people at risk of coronary heart disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/researchers-develop-new-genetic-tool-to-identify-people-at-risk-of-coronary-heart-disease
A new genetic risk score that could help to identify individuals at risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) much earlier and potentially improve its prevention has been developed by a team including a University of Leicester Professor in research part-funded by the British Heart...
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Scientists model impact of green infrastructure on City Centre traffic pollution
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/scientists-model-impact-of-green-infrastructure-on-city-centre-traffic-pollution
Scientists from EarthSense Systems and our University have published the results of a study into the effect of urban trees on air pollution.
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Gender equality in sport to be discussed by Paralympic archery champion
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/gender-equality-in-sport-to-be-discussed-by-paralympic-archery-champion
Double Paralympic gold medallist and alumna Danielle Brown MBE will be returning to her alma mater to speak to staff and students about gender equality in sport to mark International Women’s Day.
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University's big band to stage charity gala in aid of Parkinson’s UK
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/swing-shuffle-big-band-charity-gala-parkinsons
The University of Leicester is proud to support Swing and Shuffle – a student-led charity event that promises a night of immersive music and community spirit while raising vital funds for Parkinson’s UK.
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University of Leicester signs agreement with Shanghai Polytechnic University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/university-of-leicester-shanghai-polytechnic-university-partnership
The University of Leicester has strengthened its ties with Shanghai Polytechnic University following a visit to the United Kingdom.
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Sabrina Tirvengadum explores their Mauritian heritage in new exhibition at Attenborough Arts Centre
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/sabrina-tirvengadum
Tirvengadum delves into her connection to the Marrier d’Unienville family, wealthy plantation owners in Mauritius.
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People
https://le.ac.uk/own-write/people
Meet the team involved in this exciting project to uncover the lives of ordinary men and women before the twentieth century.
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Staff and student engagement
https://le.ac.uk/sustainability/staff-student-engagement
As Citizens of Change, we recognise that environmental sustainability is everyone’s responsibility.
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Principal texts set out principles of intelligence
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/17-new-spying-publications
Leicester academic publishes two new key books on espionage and intelligence.
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M-MATISSE
https://le.ac.uk/physics/research/space-projects-instrumentation/projects/m-matisse
Mars Magnetosphere Atmosphere Ionosphere and Space-weather Science (M-MATISSE) ESA (M7) candidate mission