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Genes for learning and memory are 650 million years old, study shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/big-bang
A team of scientists led by researchers from the University of Leicester have discovered that the genes required for learning, memory, aggression and other complex behaviours originated around 650 million years ago.
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Student societies
https://le.ac.uk/geology/study/undergraduate/societies
Find out about the University of Leicester's student geological societies, including the Peter Colley Sylvester Bradley (PCSB) student society, Society of Economic Geologists, Palaeobiology Society and Geophysical Student Society.
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Research degrees
https://le.ac.uk/education/study/research-degrees
A PhD in Education from the University of Leicester is designed to equip professional educators with a wide range of research skills, knowledge, understanding and expertise in their chosen field of research.
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Initiatives
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit/initiatives
Learn more about our initiatives, including Bright Path Futures, Ukraine support, Trauma-informed pedagogy and RefugEAP.
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Flood and Flow: Place-Names and the Changing Hydrology of River-Systems
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/current-research-grants/previous-research-grants-and-projects/flood-and-flow
Flood and Flow is two-year interdisciplinary research project, funded by The Leverhulme Trust.
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Scientific Programme
https://le.ac.uk/chemistry/research/hydrogenase-2026/scientific-programme
This page includes details of the scientific programme for the 14th International Conference on Hydrogenase and Other Redox Metalloenzymes.
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Law Dissertation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/lw3360
Module code: LW3360 Your dissertation gives you the chance to conduct independent research on a topic that is significant to you.
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Law Dissertation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2027/lw3360
Module code: LW3360 Your dissertation gives you the chance to conduct independent research on a topic that is significant to you.
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Law Dissertation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/lw3360
Module code: LW3360 Your dissertation gives you the chance to conduct independent research on a topic that is significant to you.
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Resources
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/genetics-and-ethics-and-law/school-and-colleges/law/resources
Resources for higher education students, on genetic-related issues and how the law effects research.