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2 million boost for Leicester scientists to tackle hardtotreat cancers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/ps2-million-boost-for-leicester-scientists-to-tackle-hard-to-treat-cancers
Scientists in Leicester are set to benefit from almost £2 million to look into new ways to treat lung cancer and pancreatic cancer, two types of the disease that are among the most difficult to treat.
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Survey ranks Leicester among most cost effective universities at which to study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/survey-ranks-leicester-among-most-cost-effective-universities-to-study-at
A new survey that compares study-related expenses at universities includes the University of Leicester among the fifteen least expensive universities. The Daily Telegraph has reported on research conducted by the comparison website GoCompare.
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Expert opinions cover the Reformation Emily Bronts Heathcliff and Trumps media tactics
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/expert-opinions-cover-the-reformation-emily-brontio2019s-heathcliff-and-trumps-media-tactics
Dr Angus Cameron from our School of Business has written an article for The Conversation discussing Jakob Fugger, the man who underwrote the ambition of power-hungry medieval Princes.
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English Grammar in Use
https://le.ac.uk/cite/eltu/erasmus-and-study-abroad/el2013
English Grammar in Use EL2013 course offered by the ELTU.
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 27 August 2 September
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-27-august-2-september
Dr Kelly Staples from the Department of Politics and International Relations has written an article for Think: Leicester examining recent data suggesting that UK net migration has hit a record high.
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Scanning technology helps bring answers to Shoreham tragedy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/scanning-technology-helps-bring-answers-to-shoreham-tragedy
Cutting-edge scanning technology was used to help identify victims of the crash at the Shoreham Air Show.
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Sustainability in food and fashion
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/sustainability-in-food-and-fashion
Researchers from the Departments of Management and Media and Communication will be addressing sustainability issues, including how much food and clothing are wasted each year, alongside representatives from the food and fashion industries at a workshop on 24 September.
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County charity launches fund-raising yo-yo challenge
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/county-charity-launches-fund-raising-yo-yo-challenge
Charity Hope Against Cancer, which works in partnership with our University and Leicester's Hospitals, is hoping to raise money for cancer research as part of its Bold & Blue event - by holding a sponsored yo-yo competition.
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Research into completers and non-completers of offending behaviour programmes could have implications for practice
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/research-into-completers-and-non-completers-of-offending-behaviour-programmes-could-have-implications-for-practice
A study by Dr Emma Palmer (pictured) in the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has highlighted the importance of ensuring high-risk and impulsive offenders complete rehabilitation programmes and that some offenders require extra support to engage...
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Postgraduate study
https://le.ac.uk/english/study/postgraduate
English at the University of Leicester has a thriving postgraduate presence at both MA and PhD Level. We have a vibrant research culture at PhD level, encompassing Literature, Linguistics and Creative Writing. Find out more about our courses.