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• University of Leicester joins launch of AMAST Network to battle AMR in the agrifood system

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/amast

  Leicester scientists partner in new network to identify risks of antimicrobial resistance and barriers to action for farms and livestock producers

• Rum rocks to play a key role in Mars space mission

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/rum-rocks-mars

  Space scientist Professor John Bridges from the University of Leicester and Space Park Leicester have been collecting samples of rock from the NatureScot National Nature Reserve for the Mars Sample Return Campaign.

• Review outlines methods to estimate life expectancy

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/life-expectancy

  Five key methods have been explored by Leicester researchers to calculate life expectancy and the life years lost due to disease and illness.

• Research degrees

  https://le.ac.uk/american-studies/study/research-degrees

  Academics in American Studies at the University of Leicester are research-active and specialists in their areas. Find out more about studying a PhD or MPhil in American Studies: discover our research interests, find a supervisor and learn about funding opportunities.

• Biodiversity

  https://le.ac.uk/sustainability/impacts/biodiversity

  Achieving biodiversity net gain across our estate by enhancing natural habitats and encouraging local wildlife in line with local and regional action plans, particularly the Leicestershire Nature Recovery Plan.

• Materials Chemist Awarded Prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship

  https://le.ac.uk/sustainable-materials-processing/news/materials-chemist-awarded-prestigious-marie-curie-fellowship

  The Materials Centre has recently welcomed Dr Rodolfo Marin Rivera, who has been granted a Marie Curie Individual fellowship to carry out research in the field of process engineering for sustainable recovery of valuable metals by ELECTRO-IONometallurgy.

• Academic quality and standards

  https://le.ac.uk/policies/quality

  Find more information on the University's approach towards the maintenance and enhancement of academic quality and standards, and resources to assist staff with the implementation of regulations and policies.

• Archaeology uncovers hidden layers of Chesterfield’s past

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/march/archaeology-uncovers-hidden-chesterfields-past

  An archaeological excavation in Chesterfield town centre has revealed well preserved remains that shed new light on how people lived in the town over hundreds of years.

• Psychometric tests

  https://le.ac.uk/career-development-service/interviews-and-assessments/psychometric

  Psychometric tests range from verbal reasoning to aptitude tests. Find out more about what's involved and view our further resources to help you successfully undertake these types of tests.

• Cardiovascular research centre is seeking the next generation of researchers

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/cardiovascular-research-centre-seeking-next-generation-researchers

  A ground-breaking new cardiovascular research centre is forging ahead with plans to bring on the next generation of researchers.