Search
-
Sergio Currarini
https://le.ac.uk/people/sergio-currarini
The academic profile of Professor Sergio Currarini, Professor of Economics at University of Leicester
-
Archaeology of the Roman World
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/ar2556
Module code: AR2556 Beginning with a discussion about why the archaeological study of the Roman world is important, and worth carrying out, this module explores the city of Rome in some detail.
-
Preparing for your Dissertation
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/pl2095
Module code: PL2095 During your final year studies, you will undertake your dissertation; a substantive piece of research into an area of your choice. This module will give you the chance to think about and determine your topic of study.
-
Nicholas Parsons (1923-2020)
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/january/29-nicholas-parsons
0VAgq6HZZ0s|The University is, like the rest of the country, sad to hear of the death of broadcaster Nicholas Parsons. In July 2016, Nicholas came to Leicester to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Laws.
-
High-speed supernova reveals earliest moments of a dying star
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/17-physics-cocoon
'Hot cocoon' of material enveloping a relativistic jet escaping a dying star. Artist’s impression by Anna Serena Esposito 'Hot cocoon' of material enveloping a relativistic jet escaping a dying star.
-
Air pollution speeds up ageing of the lungs and increases chronic lung disease risk
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/july/09-air-pollution-lung-function-copd
A study of more than 300,000 people has found that exposure to outdoor air pollution is linked to decreased lung function and an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
-
The Plight of the Mandatory Volunteer Worker
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/2015/06/03/the-plight-of-the-mandatory-volunteer-worker/
Posted by Vanessa Beck in School of Business Blog on June 3, 2015 Lecturer in Employment Studies at the School, Vanessa Beck , considers the economic implications of the legal expectations placed on the contemporary unemployed The social security and support infrastructure...
-
Animals’ ‘sixth sense’ more widespread than previously thought
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/february/animal-magnetic
A study using fruit flies, led by researchers at The Universities of Leicester and Manchester, suggests the animal world’s ability to sense a magnetic field may be more widespread than previously thought.
-
Gene mutations and cancer for schools and colleges
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/gene-mutations-and-cancer/school-and-colleges
Find out more about what the genetic mutation and cancer research centre offer and the corresponding resources for you to use in your academic studies.
-
2020 news
https://le.ac.uk/gge/research/contemporary-environments/anthropocene-research-group/news/2020
7 July 2020 Bringing absurdity to business thinking: a serious proposal Since the inaugural lecture of the Anthropocene Research Group, we have reflected on the role of business schools at the time of the Anthropocene.