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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 11 19 August
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-11-19-august
Jack Newsinger from the Department of Media and Communication has written an article for The Conversation about labour leader candidate Jeremy Corbyn's art policy.
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Exoplanets and Planet Formation
https://le.ac.uk/physics/research/astrophysics/planet-formation
The last few years have seen an explosion in our knowledge of extra-solar planets, and we now understand that most, if not all stars host planetary systems.
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About the Doctoral College team
https://le.ac.uk/research/doctoral-college/about/team
Find out about the Doctoral College team that are here to support you during your time at Leicester.
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Markets, Institutions and Investors
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/research/markets-institutions-and-investors
Lead: Dr Godfrey Charles-Cadogan We conduct cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research on the fundamental properties of financial markets, financial institutions and different groups of investors, and how these properties are affected by and impact regulation,...
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Environmental noise and health
https://le.ac.uk/cehs/hpru/our-research/environmental-noise-and-health
There is growing awareness that noise is an important public health issue. While impacts on quality of life and sleep are well-recognised, a growing evidence base suggests that transport noise can adversely impact cardiovascular and metabolic health.
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University backs campaign for statue of iconic Leicester playwright Joe Orton
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/july/25-joe-orton-statue
joe orton statute the joe orton statue appeal|The University of Leicester’s involvement with, and celebration of, the legacy of Leicester playwright Joe Orton continues with the announcement of a crowdfunding appeal to raise money for a statute.
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Gut bacteria influence responses to immunotherapy in patients with asbestos related cancer, Leicester study finds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/august/gut-bacteria
A cancer study by a Leicester expert has found that certain gut bacteria may influence whether or not a patient’s immune system is successful in fighting mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer;
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New BHF-funded research could predict the growth of life-threatening aneurysms before it is too late
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/november/07-aneurysms
Illustration of abdominal arteries with two different types of aneurysm Illustration of abdominal arteries with two different types of aneurysm 425|Research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) at the University of Leicester could reduce the risk of death from a...
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David Watkin
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/david-watkin
We have learned, with sadness, of the death of Mr David Watkin, who was instrumental in the founding of Leicester Medical School. The following obituary, by David's daughter Sally Watkin, originally appeared in the BMJ.
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News and events
https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/research/new-approaches-to-the-material-world/arch-i-scan/news-and-events
Arch-I-Scan Colloquium and Workshop – Artificial Intelligence and Pottery Identification and Analyses College Court, Leicester Thursday- Friday 20th-21st April 2023 Marking the approaching end of the Arch-I-Scan project, this colloquium provided a great occasion to...