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Recycle a cycle and help those in need
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/recycle-a-cycle-and-help-those-in-need
Our Environment Team is encouraging staff, students and the general public to do their bit to cut waste while also helping those in need by recycling bicycles.
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Poor reporting limits impact of research into improving surgical care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/poor-reporting-limits-impact-of-research-into-improving-surgical-care
A new review of academic papers has found that the reporting of attempts to improve the quality of care before, during, and after surgery is “suboptimal”.
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Researcher examines impact of slum tourism
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/researcher-examines-impact-of-2018slum-tourism2019
New research from Dr Fabian Frenzel from the School of Management examines whether slums across the world have become ‘cool’ as more and more tourists discover favelas, ghettos, townships and barrios on leisurely visits.
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Leicester rated in top 10 cities to start a sustainable tech business
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/leicester-rated-in-top-10-cities-to-start-a-sustainable-tech-business
Leicester has been rated in the top 10 cities in the UK to start a sustainable tech business. The list, compiled by Business Zone, highlights Leicester among the cities leading the way by setting the right foundations for success.
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University showcases new approach to fight wildlife crime through portable DNA analysis tool
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/university-showcases-new-approach-to-fight-wildlife-crime-through-portable-dna-analysis-tool
Leicester researchers will be presenting to government officials on Thursday 2 June on a prize-winning innovation to tackle wildlife crime using a novel DNA sequencer at an event in Washington D.C. The U.S.
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Suspending your studies
https://le.ac.uk/policies/fees-funding/leaving/suspending
Campus based students If you choose to suspend from your studies you will need to ensure that you have followed the suspension process. Once your suspension has been agreed by your department and processed on your student record, changes will be made to your tuition fee account.
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Testing time for students
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/testing-time-for-students-1
Students have been learning the skills they need to design and evaluate tests for use in schools and for examination boards.
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New video captures seismic effects of LCFC success
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/new-video-captures-seismic-effects-of-lcfc-success
If Leicester City Football Club win the Premier League title at Manchester United this Sunday shockwaves will be felt around the country.
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Research suggests exercise counteracts sitting time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-suggests-exercise-counteracts-sitting-time
Office workers can stave off health problems associated with sitting down all day by regularly exercising, a new study from the Leicester Diabetes Centre has found.
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Researchers create ‘Covid computer’ to speed up diagnosis
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/june/covid-computers
The new research has been published in the Wiley Open Access journals – one of the most established publishers featuring peer-reviewed original research across a broad range of scientific disciplines.