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Physics and Astronomy Blog: Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/page/18/
Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in the School of Physics and Astronomy.
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 1 10 August
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-1-10-august
Dr Heather Brunskell-Evans from the Centre for Medical Humanities has written an article for The Conversation where she reviews the recent documentary 'Sex in Class' and examines sex education issues in UK schools.
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Transforming practice
https://le.ac.uk/hate-studies/impact/transforming-practice
The Centre for Hate Studies has provided evidence-based recommendations for criminal agencies and third-sector organisations across the UK, which has resulted in a number of practice changes in the criminal system. Read testimonials with those we have worked with.
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November Digest
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/12/08/november-digest/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 8 December 2020 As the end of 2020 draws near, we’d like to share some of the stories from the Physics and Astronomy Community from the past month.
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Urine test is breakthrough for high blood pressure patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/urine-test-is-breakthrough-for-high-blood-pressure-patients
A research team including Leicester scientists has shown that a urine test leads to a drop in blood pressure in patients who had been struggling to regularly take their blood pressure lowering tablets.
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Kayoko Tanaka
https://le.ac.uk/people/kayoko-tanaka
The academic profile of Dr Kayoko Tanaka, Lecturer at University of Leicester
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Beatriz Romartínez-Alonso
https://le.ac.uk/people/beatriz-romartinez-alonso
The academic profile of Dr Beatriz Romartínez-Alonso, Research Associate at University of Leicester.
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Conversations With… Professor Mervyn Roy
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2022/09/27/conversations-with-professor-mervyn-roy/
Posted by ejb71 in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 27 September 2022 Todays ‘Conversations With…’ article focuses on Professor Mervyn Roy, who has recently taken up the role of Dean of Education for the College of Science and Engineering.
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Physics and Astronomy April 2021 Digest
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/04/30/physics-and-astronomy-april-2021-digest/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 30 April 2021 With the end of the spring term, the Easter break, and the approach of the summer exam period, life in the School of Physics and Astronomy remains as busy as ever.
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Schoolchildren from Leicester to send messages of hope to refugee camp
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/june/14-refugee-camp
Appeal for more schools to become ‘Schools of Sanctuary’. Children from a Leicester school are to send messages of hope to a refugee camp in Greece.