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Monkeys and chimpanzees have created their own archaeological sites dating back hundreds of years
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/monkeys-and-chimpanzees-have-created-their-own-archaeological-sites-dating-back-hundreds-of-years
Capuchin monkeys have created their own archaeological sites in Brazil, complete with nut-cracking tools that date back at least 600-700 years ago, according to recent research – and Dr Huw Barton from the University of Leicester’s School of Archaeology and Ancient History...
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University of Leicester celebrates top 3% global sustainability ranking
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/april/22-top-sustainability-ranking
The University of Leicester is celebrating global sustainability success on Earth Day after being ranked 21st out of 766 universities in the world, in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking, placing it in the top 3%.
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Research projects
https://le.ac.uk/natural-sciences/study/student-research/research-projects
BSc students in Natural Sciences at the University of Leicester carry out an individual project in year three comprising one quarter of the year’s credits.
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Redefining the Role of Botanic Gardens - Towards a New Social Purpose
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/redefining-role-of-botanic-gardens
The aim of this project was to examine the social role of botanic gardens in the UK.
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Milestone reached for BepiColombo space mission
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/milestone-reached-for-bepicolombo-space-mission
Milestone reached for BepiColombo space mission Milestone reached for BepiColombo space mission 1200|Science orbiters stacked together, one carrying space instrument developed at Leicester.
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Significant boost for pioneering instrument to study molecules in exquisite detail
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/significant-boost-for-pioneering-instrument-to-study-molecules-in-exquisite-detail
An innovative instrument which can improve our understanding of the structure and behaviour of molecules will receive a significant upgrade thanks to investment from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
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Celebrating collaborating and connecting
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/celebrating-collaborating-and-connecting
From 29 May- 1 June, the University’s Social Impact Team will be providing a range of events in order to capture, celebrate and connect students, staff and the wider Leicester community with the United Nations Global Goals.
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Leicester mathematicians working with geoscientists from Weatherford give the possibility to see structures deeply in the Earth
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/leicester-mathematicians-working-with-geoscientists-from-weatherford-give-the-possibility-to-see-structures-deeply-in-the-earth
Mathematicians from our Department of Mathematics and geologists from Weatherford, which provides technologies and services to the oil and gas industry, have developed a new software tool for visualising the structure of the Earth deep underground.
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Leicester receives two nominations for 2018 Current Archaeology Awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/leicester-receives-two-nominations-for-2018-current-archaeology-awards
Two projects led by archaeologists from our University have been nominated in the Current Archaeology Awards for 2018.
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Dr Sara Maria Sandrini
https://le.ac.uk/respiratory-sciences/alumni/sara-maria-sandrini
Find out more about Dr Sara Maria Sandrini, alumna of the University of Leicester Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation. She is a Products Development and Technical Support Executive for Cleaver Scientific in Rugby.