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New approach to coronavirus testing could curb spread of virus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/february/28-coronavirus-masks
Coronavirus masks man in white coat in a lab holding a mask|A new approach to testing for coronavirus (COVID19) is to be trialled by researchers here at the University of Leicester, which could determine whether a person is infectious or not – even before symptoms are present.
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Vegan diet could control blood sugar for people with type 2 diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/march/vegan-diet
A study supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands (ARC EM) into the effects of a vegan diet in people with or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes has...
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PGCE Primary
https://le.ac.uk/courses/pgce-primary/2026
This is for you if... you have an undergraduate degree and you want to train to become a primary school teacher by developing your understanding of pedagogy, whilst gaining experience in a variety of schools.
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Corporate Governance
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/lw7259
Module code: LW7259 Corporate governance is concerned with the internal and external roles and relationships in a corporation including shareholders, managers, employees, creditors, consumers and other entities.
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Corporate Governance
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/lw7259
Module code: LW7259 Corporate governance is concerned with the internal and external roles and relationships in a corporation including shareholders, managers, employees, creditors, consumers and other entities.
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Graduate takes part in ITVs Ninja Warrior
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/biology-graduate-takes-part-in-itv2019s-ninja-warrior
A recent graduate has excelled in the first season of the ITV gameshow Ninja Warrior, beating a variety of challenges and hundreds of other contestants to secure second place in the final.
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Actuarial Practice
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ma7413
Module code: MA7413 This module provides essential knowledge of risk management techniques, investment management, insurance and pension schemes and other areas where an actuary might operate, to give real world context to their work.
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Actuarial Practice
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/ma7413
Module code: MA7413 This module provides essential knowledge of risk management techniques, investment management, insurance and pension schemes and other areas where an actuary might operate, to give real world context to their work.
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Genetics study to improve prediction of heart disease recruits 20000th participant
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/genetics-study-to-improve-prediction-of-heart-disease-recruits-20-000th-participant
A team of researchers from our University and NIHR Leicester Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Unit (LCBRU) in conjunction with colleagues from Primary Care and Leicester and Leicestershire CCGs have recruited their 20,000th participant to a landmark genetics study.
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Business and Management MRes, by distance learning
https://le.ac.uk/courses/business-and-management-mres-dl/2025
The ability to conduct robust research and analyse data effectively is increasingly sought after in today’s competitive job market.