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New report shows deaths during childbirth reduce by half
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/new-report-shows-deaths-during-childbirth-reduce-by-half
In their latest report, co-authored by a researcher from our Department of Health Sciences, a team of academics, clinicians and charity representatives, called MBRRACE-UK*, has looked at the quality of care for stillbirths and neonatal deaths of babies born at term who...
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Leicester scientists in discovery of new type of plant
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/leicester-scientists-in-discovery-of-new-type-of-plant
Dr James Higgins from our Department of Genetics and Genome Biology has been involved in the discovery of a new type of plant growing in Shetland. Scientists at the University of Stirling discovered the plant – with its evolution only having occurred in the last 200 years.
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How science got women wrong explored by award-winning science journalist
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/how-science-got-women-wrong-explored-by-award-winning-science-journalist
The long history of gender bias in science research and the work being done to correct it will be explored in a talk by award-winning science journalist Angela Saini (pictured).
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Influential artist Jenny Holzer on display at Attenborough Arts Centre through ARTIST ROOMS
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/holzer
ARTIST ROOMS Jenny Holzer 14 June – 29 September 2024 Free Entry Attenborough Arts Centre brings a new exhibition to Leicester, in partnership with Tate & National Galleries of Scotland: ARTIST ROOMS Jenny Holzer.
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Moles hate eating sand, Leicester research reveals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/august/moles
Anyone who has had their day at the beach ruined by the sound and sensation of biting into a sandy sandwich can look to the humble mole for ways of avoiding this unpleasant experience over the summer.
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Publications
https://le.ac.uk/hopkinson-group/publications
Browse the publications published by and relating to the research undertaken by the Hopkinson Group in the School of Chemistry.
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Kenya: Environment, Gender and Development
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/gy3316
Module code: GY3316 This module offers students the opportunity for fieldwork-based critical engagement with contemporary theories, issues and debates in environment and development geographies.
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Support to study policy
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/support-study
The University is committed to supporting students’ wellbeing and recognises that a positive and enabling approach to the management of physical and mental health is key to student learning and academic achievement.
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Call For Papers: Museological Review Issue 27
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/library/2023/11/30/call-for-papers-museological-review-issue-27/
A Call for Papers for the 27th issue of the Museological Review journal, which will look at museums as spaces of rootedness and response-ability.
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Steven Leach
https://le.ac.uk/people/steve-leach
The academic profile of Dr Steven Leach, Senior Research Associate and Teaching Fellow at University of Leicester