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Our University working with Chinese Academy of Science on carbon dioxide monitoring satellite mission
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/our-university-working-with-chinese-academy-of-science-on-carbon-dioxide-monitoring-satellite
China has launched its first satellite dedicated to the monitoring of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). The satellite was successfully launched on 22 December 2016 into a low Earth orbit.
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Research brings hope of new treatment for asthma sufferers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/research-brings-hope-of-new-treatment-of-asthma-sufferers
Improved treatments for people with severe asthma are a ‘step closer’ after a research team led by Dr Ruth Saunders from the Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation identified a breakthrough in the cause of airway narrowing.
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Leicester geneticists involved in research into the UKs leading cause of food poisoning
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-geneticists-involved-in-research-into-the-uks-leading-cause-of-food-poisoning
Geneticists at the University are involved in new research, led by the University of Liverpool, which reveals that the immune response of farmed chickens does not develop fast enough to fight off Campylobacter during their short lifespan.
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Research
https://le.ac.uk/gge/research
Find out about research in the School of Geography, Geology and the Environment at the University of Leicester, spanning four themes: Critical and Creative Geographies, Solid Earth, Contemporary Environments, and Evolution and Past Environments.
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Forensic pathologist recounts experience investigating torture in Syria
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/confessions-of-a-torture-investigator
Dr Stuart Hamilton, a leading pathologist from the East Midlands Forensic Pathology Unit, is used to dealing with death and injury - in his line of work, investigating the cause of death in individuals is part of the job.
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Keeping our data safe
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/keeping-our-data-safe
The shape of the next generation of data-driven technologies will depend upon how we address concerns about the security and integrity of data today, a University of Leicester scientist will argue at the GREAT Festival of Innovation in Hong Kong.
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Presessional English Language 30 weeks (minimum IELTS 4.5): Modules B, C and D
https://le.ac.uk/courses/presessional-30-weeks/2025
Presessional English language course for Intensive General and Academic English. Our 30-week presessional programme will give you the English language and academic skills you need for successful study at a UK university.
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Presessional English Language 20 weeks (minimum IELTS 5.0): Modules C and D
https://le.ac.uk/courses/presessional-20-weeks/2025
Presessional English language course for Intensive General and Academic English. Our 20-week presessional programme will give you the English language and academic skills you need for successful study at a UK university.
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Presessional English Language 6 weeks (minimum IELTS 6.0): Module E
https://le.ac.uk/courses/presessional-6-weeks/2025
Presessional English language course for Intensive General and Academic English. Our 6-week presessional programme will give you the English language and academic skills you need for successful study at a UK university.
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COMET Trial
https://le.ac.uk/timms/collaborations/comet-trial
The COMET Trial is funded by the NIHR and is designed to answer the question: Research question: Does whole-body hypothermia to 33.5 ±0.