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Actuarial Modelling Project
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ma7423
Module code: MA7423 The aim of this is to is to ensure that you can model data, document the work (including maintaining an audit trail for a fellow student and senior actuary), analyse the methods used and outputs generated and communicate to a senior actuary the...
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Critical Approaches to Celebrity Culture
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ms7100
Module code: MS7100 Celebrity culture is inescapable in today’s society and, whether you adore or criticise them, they still remain the focal point of our media culture.
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Nicholas Parsons (1923-2020)
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/january/29-nicholas-parsons
0VAgq6HZZ0s|The University is, like the rest of the country, sad to hear of the death of broadcaster Nicholas Parsons. In July 2016, Nicholas came to Leicester to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Laws.
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Professional development and training
https://le.ac.uk/empathy/study
Learn about professional development and training at the Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare.
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Stories from our Centenary
https://le.ac.uk/centenary/stories
As part of our 100 Years of Change centenary celebrations we've reflected on how our history may impact our future.
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Uniting 'Together In Hope'
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/july/together-in-hope
mUMRcledqfY cM8CF1qleMk|Personalities and organisations supporting #TogetherInHope #WeAreLeicester include: Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Leicester Susan Whelan, CEO, Leicester City Football Club Rt Revd Martyn Snow,...
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Claire Lawson
https://le.ac.uk/people/claire-lawson
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Cancer Therapeutics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/mb7403
Module code: MB7403 ‘Cancer therapeutics’ takes an in-depth look at the changing ways we approach cancer treatment, and discusses the ethical issues surrounding cancer research and treatment.
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Leicester study to improve crop plants
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/leicester-study-to-improve-crop-plants
Dr James Higgins (pictured) from the Department of Genetics has been awarded a New Investigator grant (£450,000) from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to investigate meiotic adaptation to whole genome duplication.
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Environmental Communication
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ms3003
Module code: MS3003 From climate change, fracking, and pollution of the environment to genetic modification and the safety of our food, the media are a major source of public information about everyday risks.