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How locust ears can help us understand hearing loss
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/24-how-locust-ears-can-help-us-understand-hearing-loss
Dr Ben Warren has been awarded the prestigious Royal Society University Research Fellowship to understand the science behind how ears work and shed light on why hearing loss occurs in animals.
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ab520
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/author/andrew_blain/
Astrophysics seminar – Wed 9th Nov 3pm LTA Posted by ab520 in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 8 November 2022 This week’s in person astrophysics seminar will be by Sam Gill (Warwick). Sam will be around in Leicester from about 11am to 6pm.
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Real-world experience enhances Maths students’ skills
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/maths-industry-placements
Mathematics students from the University of Leicester have been putting their skills to use with a number of high-profile industry placements.
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Finance MSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/finance-msc/2026
This is for you if... you want to learn the mechanics of financial markets, understand the financial decisions of corporations and the nature of financial risk.
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Computer Science with Cyber Security BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/computer-science-with-cyber-security-bsc/2026
Advance your computing skills with specialist knowledge in cybersecurity attacks and defence systems, ethical hacking and data-driven AI systems – from foundational methods to secure software development.
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Biological Sciences (Zoology) BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/biological-sciences-zoology-bsc/2026
Zoology covers the behaviour, ecology and evolution of everything within the animal kingdom. Alongside the fundamental theories of zoology, you’ll also gain hands-on lab and fieldwork experience. This degree includes the option to change your specialism in your second year.
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Biological Sciences (Microbiology) BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/biological-sciences-microbiology-bsc/2026
Microorganisms. They might be small, but they tell us more about life on Earth than almost any other living things. You’ll learn how they’re both helpful and harmful, as well as the evolving role of microbiology in biotechnology, health and disease.
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Conversations With… Cassiopeia Lakin
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/10/29/conversations-with-cassiopeia-lakin/
Posted by ejb71 in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 29 October 2020 Cassiopeia Lakin is an Electronics Technician in the School of Physics and Astronomy. She builds and tests equipment within the department and repairs any issues she identifies.
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River researcher awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/august/fulbright-rivers
A Leicester expert in river systems has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to expand her research in the USA.
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Talking points a range of topics tackled by academics this week
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/february/wolf-hall-thomas-more-and-the-turks
Professor Norman Housley from the School of History has written an article about the BBC drama 'Wolf Hall', which portrays aspects of Tudor life, including diction, with what he describes as 'outstanding' historical accuracy.