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"We must level the playing field for BAME students" says new Vice-Chancellor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/04-bame-students
nishan smiling to the camera|The University of Leicester’s new vice-chancellor has pledged to eliminate the ‘awarding gap’ which sees many students missing out on top degrees.
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New study will reveal how a decade of disadvantage has affected lived experiences of hate crime
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/leverhulme-hate-crime-research
Researchers at the University of Leicester will assess how major social, political and economic changes in Britain over the last decade have impacted upon communities who have experienced hate crime.
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New robot to detect Parkinson’s disease could be used on humans in the next 5 years
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/june/parkinsons-robot
Parkinson’s disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in part of the brain called the substantia nigra. As a result, dopamine – a chemical that helps to regulate movement of the body – drops.
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Abhinav Koyamangalath Vadakkepat
https://le.ac.uk/people/abhinav-koyamangalath-vadakkepat
The academic profile of Dr Abhinav Vadakkepat, Lecturer at University of Leicester
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Foodborne disease
https://le.ac.uk/lemid/strategic-areas/foodborne-disease
Food-borne infections are a direct cause of mortality, but can also increase susceptibility to other communicable and non-communicable diseases.
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Bolster adult careers advice now to improve the skills of the UK’s future workforce
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/april/rewage
A University of Leicester academic has authored a new report advising the Government to do more to improve The UK's future workforce.
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Art Meets Radar
https://le.ac.uk/research/images-of-research/pedro-rodriguez-veiga
Pedro Rodriguez Veiga , University staff member has entered a piece entitled 'Art Meets Radar'.
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Specialised imaging systems
https://le.ac.uk/cbs/facilities/aif/equipment/specialised-imaging
We have a number of specialised imaging systems in the Advanced Imaging Facility in the Core Biotechnology Services. Learn more.
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New research suggests health education, Fitbits and cabin workouts can improve activity levels of lorry drivers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/shift
A targeted health programme, including health education sessions, Fitbits, and lorry cabin workouts, can improve the activity levels of long-distance heavy goods drivers in the short-term, according to new research from the National Institute of Health and Care Research...
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£14 million in funding announced for five research projects into land use and Net Zero
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/lunz-hub
The Land Use for Net Zero Hub, co-led by the University of Leicester and James Hutton Institute, receives £14 million funding for five projects.