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New Exoplanet-hunting Telescopes worked on by Leicester scientists
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/new-exoplanet-hunting-telescopes-worked-on-by-leicester-scientists
A new project involving University scientists will search for transiting exoplanets — planets that pass in front of their parent star and hence produce a slight dimming of the star’s light that can be detected by sensitive instruments.
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Research reveals dramatic increase in baby virus admissions to Leicesters hospitals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/research-reveals-dramatic-increase-in-baby-virus-admissions-to-leicesters-hospitals
A 'sudden and dramatic increase' in a serious virus among babies admitted to hospitals in Leicester from May to August this year has been recorded in a new medical report authored by Dr Julian Tang from the Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation and...
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Academic discusses US nuclear command and control modernisation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/academic-discusses-us-nuclear-command-and-control-modernisation
Dr Andrew Futter from the Department of Politics and International Relations has written an article about US nuclear command and control modernisation.
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Up to 1 in 3 of older people with schizophrenia might have undiagnosed diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/october/03-diabetes-mental-health
Researchers linked with the University of Leicester have found high rates of diabetes in schizophrenia which is often overlooked.
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Leicester researcher building bridges between industry and academia
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/leicester-academic-building-bridges-between-industry-and-academia
As part of a collaboration between Professor Simon Wagner from our Department of Cancer Studies and GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK’s) Discovery Partnerships with Academia (DPAc) in Stevenage UK, Dr Ana Sousa Manso (Research Associate from Leicester Drug Discovery & Diagnostics,...
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Sensing technology study identifies trees affected by deadly larch disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/sensing-technology-study-identifies-trees-affected-by-deadly-larch-disease
Researchers from our University have used remote sensing technology by Leicestershire-based aerial mapping company Bluesky in order to identify trees affected by a destructive disease.
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Outgoing students
https://le.ac.uk/cite/study-abroad-unit/outgoing
Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience. It will give you the opportunity to broaden your academic and social horizons while enhancing your future career prospects.
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Technological Innovation
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/research/finance-governance-and-enterprise/technological-innovation
The rapid pace of technological advancement has led to innovative technologies disrupting traditional business models and practices, as well as how markets are structured and regulated.
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Launch of new collaboration to tackle lung disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/launch-of-new-collaboration-to-tackle-lung-disease
Leicester and Nottingham have announced a new strategic research collaboration with GSK, using genetics to aid the development of new medicines for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and related airway disorders. The £1.
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A brace of Times Higher Education Awards nominations for Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/a-brace-of-times-higher-education-awards-nominations-for-leicester
A brace of Times Higher Education Awards nominations for Leicester A brace of Times Higher Education Awards nominations for Leicester|University shortlisted for Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and DataPoints Merit Award The University of...