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Leicester’s Top 5 COVID research studies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/march/top-5-covid-research-studies
One of the top ten Universities in the UK for COVID research has highlighted its top five research projects that have had a global impact.
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A new potential treatment pathway for cardiovascular disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/october/31-trib1-research
A collaborative study involving scientists from the University of Leicester has shown, for the first time, that a protein expressed in a subset of immune cells contributes towards the build-up of fatty deposits in arteries, which leads to cardiovascular disease.
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University growth masterclass to benefit Leicester social enterprises
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/november/business-growth-social-enterprise
The University of Leicester School of Business (ULSB) is delighted to have successfully secured UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) to deliver a programme focused on growing the local social economy.
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PingER – how bad is the Internet in Africa?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2013/03/08/pinger-how-bad-is-the-internet-in-africa/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 8, 2013 The PingER (Ping End-to-end Reporting) Internet End-to-end Performance Measurement (IEPM) project monitors performance of Internet links from over 700 sites in 160 nations.
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Medical imaging technology goes under the lens
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/medical-imaging-technology-goes-under-the-lens
A PhD student examining how space technology can be used in healthcare has been interviewed about her work.
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Future entrepreneurs showcase talent at Venturefest East Midlands
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/future-entrepreneurs-showcase-talent-at-venturefest-east-midlands
Entrepreneurs from across the region are being given the opportunity to launch their ideas and start-up businesses to an influential audience, with Venturefest East Midlands’ Next Generation Zone.
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Internet access around the world. Who’s connected?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2015/10/20/internet-access-around-the-world-whos-connected/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on October 20, 2015 The ITU provides free access to some data on Internet access worldwide. It gives the figures.
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State of the World 2014/15: Amnesty International
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2015/03/23/state-of-the-world-201415-amnesty-international/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 23, 2015 Amnesty International’s annual review of human rights includes overview essays and country surveys covering freedom, rights, discrimination and abuses.
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The Law of International Protection: Asylum Seekers and Refugees
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/lw7265
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The Law of International Protection: Asylum Seekers and Refugees
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/lw7265
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