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Decoding gigantic insect genome could help tackle devastating locust crises
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/november/locusts
A ‘game changing’ study deciphering the genetic material of the desert locust by researchers at the University of Leicester, could help combat the crop-ravaging behaviour of the notorious insect pest which currently exacerbates a hunger crisis across many developing countries.
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Post-16
https://le.ac.uk/study/schools-and-colleges/post-16
Explore the range of post-16 activities we offer for students looking to discover university.
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Leicester Discovery International Summer Programme
https://le.ac.uk/cite/eltu/short-courses/summer/study/discovery
The Leicester Discovery International Summer Programme is aimed at students of all disciplines who wish to experience a taste of studying at a British university whilst learning about life in the UK and improving their English and academic skills.
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Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
https://le.ac.uk/cite/eltu/courses-for-teachers/celta
CELTA courses at the University of Leicester. Learn to teach English as your ticket around the world.
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BBC’s Digging for Britain to showcase Leicester Cathedral discoveries
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/december/digging-for-britain
A University of Leicester-led archaeological dig at Leicester Cathedral is to be featured on BBC Two’s Digging for Britain.
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Desert Island Discs more than just a resource for good music
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/desert-island-discs-more-than-just-a-resource-for-good-music
On Wednesday 16 May Drs Nick Smith and Cathleen Waters from the University’s School of Arts will be discussing the results of their research paper which analyses the radio archives of Desert Island Discs. Desert Island Discs is a radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
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Resource room
https://le.ac.uk/stanley-burton/about/resource-room
Based on campus in the Attenborough building, the Holocaust Resource Room provides specialised materials, facilities and a location to host events. The Resource Room is run by student volunteers. Find out how to visit us, or how you can volunteer with us.
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Sue Shackleton
https://le.ac.uk/people/sue-shackleton
The academic profile of Dr Sue Shackleton, Associate Professor at University of Leicester
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People
https://le.ac.uk/mcb/people
Find out more about the people who work, study and research in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Leicester.
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Expert opinions cover the eight principles underlying tumour growth
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/expert-opinions-cover-the-eight-principles-underlying-tumour-growth
PhD student Mohan Harihar from the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology has written an article for Think: Leicester explaining the eight ‘Hallmarks of Cancer’.