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Our research experts
https://le.ac.uk/research/experts
Join us in world-changing research at the University of Leicester. Our diverse community tackles critical issues from viruses to social justice. Be part of a vibrant, inclusive environment.
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Dr Maria Touri
https://le.ac.uk/people/maria-touri
The academic profile of Dr Maria Touri, Associate Professor at University of Leicester
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Victorian Perspectives
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/en7000
Module code: EN7000 This module will introduce you to key themes and perspectives within a variety of social and cultural issues pertinent to the Victorian period.
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Tree rings reveal increasing rainfall seasonality in the Amazon
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/tree-rings-increasing-rainfall-seasonality-amazon
Study involving University of Leicester researcher shows intensified seasonal cycles, with wet seasons are getting wetter and dry seasons drier, increasing the dangers of flooding and drought
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Will Trump make nuclear war more likely? University of Leicester expert gives his view
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/trump-nuclear
An expert in global nuclear politics from the University of Leicester has warned Donald Trump’s presidential era could put more responsibility on the UK to lead on nuclear deterrence in Europe.
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Investigative journalist who identified Salisbury poisoners receives University of Leicester honour
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/eliot-higgins
The founder of an award-winning investigative journalism collective which identified the Salisbury poisoners has been honoured by the University of Leicester.
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Major funding for flagship research project on AI in Law Enforcement
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/ai
A project investigating the future use of probabilistic AI in law enforcement has received major funding from Responsible AI UK (RAI UK).
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Mathematics with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with Foundation Year BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/mathematics-with-data-science-and-artificial-intelligence-foundation-year-bsc/2026
If you would love to study Mathematics with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Leicester, but you don’t quite have the entry requirements to get in, this degree is your bridge to making it happen.
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Using forensic science to tackle sexual violence in humanitarian contexts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/using-forensic-science-to-tackle-sexual-violence-in-humanitarian-contexts
Researchers are using forensic DNA to help tackle sexual violence in humanitarian contexts - such as remote locations, displaced communities, conflict and post-conflict situations.
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Hulford legacy
https://le.ac.uk/giving/legacy-gifts/hulfordlegacy
Joyce Hulford's legacy, supporting Attenborough Arts