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Academics pipe up with a new interpretation of history
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/april/pipes
The historic misuse of the humble smoker’s pipe has led to two University of Leicester academics’ realisation that we might be missing a trick when it comes to interpreting history.
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Routine eye screening provides a window to heart health in type 2 diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/eye-screening-heart-disease-diabetes
New findings by Leicester experts have shown that routine eye screening could also be used for early detection of underlying heart disease in people with type 2 diabetes
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Obituary
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/queen-elizabeth-ii/obituary
It is with great sadness we reflect on Her Majesty The Queen’s connection to the University
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Changing the world, one story at a time. Humanitarian Society scoops two awards for groundbreaking journalism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/humanitarian-society
A newsletter produced by University of Leicester's Humanitarian Society has been recognised by the Student Publication Association.
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Public engagement
https://le.ac.uk/cssp/engagement
Learn more about public engagement within the School of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy.
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Contested Desires Constructive Dialogues
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/contested-desires-constructive-dialogues
Contested Desires: Constructive Dialogues (CDCD) is a three-year arts and heritage programme, co-funded by the EU Creative Europe, engaging artists to examine European colonialism’s legacy in museums and heritage sites.
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Children learn money skills in new project
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/children-learn-money-using-skills-in-new-project
Children as young as two-years-old are being encouraged to learn about maths through a project led by the University and involving local schools and nurseries.
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Project to strengthen reputation with South American mining sector
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/project-to-strengthen-reputation-with-south-american-mining-sector
A geologist from our University has been awarded a ‘Chile Prosperity Fund’ from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, aimed at developing and delivering Continuing Professional Development (CPD) short courses for the Chilean mining industry.
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Conversations With… Dr Tom Stallard
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2020/11/20/conversations-with-dr-tom-stallard/
Posted by ejb71 in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 20 November 2020 Dr Tom Stallard is the Post-graduate Tutor in the School of Physics and Astronomy as well as being an Associate Professor of Planetary Astronomy.
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Two new volcanic ‘super-eruptions’ discovered
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/june/yellowstone
A new study published in Geology by Leicester academics has highlighted the discovery of two new super-eruptions originating from the Yellowstone hotspot track, including what they believe was the volcanic province’s largest and most cataclysmic event.