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Kevin Scott
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/kevin-scott
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Scott, a dedicated and beloved porter at Oadby Student Village, who left us on 28 June 2024. Kevin was 61 years old.
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Jamie Brodella
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/jamie-brodella
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jamie Brodella, a cherished member of our community and the Team Leader for Portering and Cleaning Services. Jamie passed away peacefully leaving behind a legacy of dedication, kindness, and progressive leadership.
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Student study investigates how lasers can control lightning
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/student-study-investigates-how-lasers-can-control-lightning
Physics students from the Department of Physics and Astronomy have investigated the possibility of inducing, directing and controlling lightning strikes using lasers.
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Study reveals how dietary phosphate can increase heart disease risk
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/study-reveals-how-dietary-phosphate-can-increase-heart-disease-risk
A new study has found that high phosphate levels can cause a stress signal inside the cells that line blood vessels, leading to the release of microparticles that promote the formation of blood clots. Inorganic phosphate is a nutrient in nearly all diets.
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Professor Paul Boyle to chair expert panel
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/professor-paul-boyle-to-chair-expert-panel
Professor Paul Boyle is among seven leading scientists who are set to form a revitalised Scottish Science Advisory Council (SSAC) to advise Scottish Ministers from 1 February.
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University conference service accumulates awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/university-conference-service-accumulates-awards
College Court and Leicester Conferences, the conference and events portfolio of venues at our University, have received more recognition of excellence by winning ‘Hotel of the Year’ and ‘Most Inspiring Manager’ at Leicester and Leicestershire Excellence in Tourism Awards 2016.
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LiFE MAT Primary
https://le.ac.uk/education/study/pgce/routes/lead-partners/life-mat-primary
LiFE MAT and Partners School Direct is a unique partnership of 9 Secondary and 4 Primary schools in Leicestershire. Our partnership of schools allows us to be small enough to care and know each trainee really well so that we can identify needs and target support.
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Syeda Rahat
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2025/syeda-rahat
We have learned, with great sadness, of the passing of Atiya Rahat (known as Syeda), a postgraduate research student in the School of Business.
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Advanced Market Intelligence
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/mn3114
Module code: MN3114 Knowing your market is crucial to ensuring the successful marketing of a product, brand or service. This module will introduce you to advanced market research and intelligence techniques, as well as their context.
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Mathematics for Science 1
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/nt1006
Module code: NT1006 Mathematics is the language of much of science and is an integral part of this degree. The maths topics in this module will become increasingly advanced as you progress. They have been chosen to relate to more than one scientific discipline.