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Volcanoes, Tectonics and Mineral Resources
https://le.ac.uk/gge/research/solid-earth/volcanoes
Volcanology research investigates the evolution of the Earth’s crust and its interrelationships with the mantle and atmosphere/ocean system.
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Upcoming conference to celebrate 30 year anniversary of DNA fingerprinting discovery
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/upcoming-conference-to-celebrate-30-year-anniversary-of-dna-fingerprinting-discovery
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the landmark discovery and application of DNA fingerprinting by Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, the University is hosting a conference to share new innovations in forensic science on Wednesday 15 April.
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Annabelle Sreberny
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2022/annabelle-sreberny
The University has learned, with sadness, of the death of Professor Annabelle Sreberny, former Director of the Centre for Mass Communication Research. Annabelle Sreberny was born on 5 September 1949 to parents who had come to Britain as Jewish refugees.
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Local school pupil presents at national event with help from Leicester engineers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/local-school-pupil-presents-at-national-event-with-help-from-leicester-engineers
A young learner from Leicestershire has had her work showcased at a national science event thanks to the support from engineers at the University.
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Leicester nominated for two Learning on Screen Awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/leicester-nominated-for-two-learning-on-screen-awards
The University has been nominated for two awards at the 12th annual Learning On Screen Awards for its HeForShe video which pledges its commitment to the U.N.
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Stephen Wood
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/author/sjw111/
Professor of Management
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The weekend effect in hospitals: Why we need evidence to underpin policy
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/sapphire/2016/09/16/the-weekend-effect/
Professor Julian Bion and Dr Carolyn Tarrant discuss the complex evidence behind the weekend effect and efforts to implement 7-Day Services, including results from the HiSLAC study, and emphasise the importance of using independent evidence to underpin healthcare policy.
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World Space Week at the National Space Centre
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/09/20/world-space-week-at-the-national-space-centre/
To celebrate World Space Week the National Space Centre is hosting its first in-person Space Lates since January 2020, offering space fans the chance to explore the galleries after hours, hear from special guest speakers and take part in a wide range of space-themed...
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Eric Henry Janson Teasdale (1896– 1917)
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2017/01/20/eric-henry-janson-teasdale-1896-1917/
21st January 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the death in action of Lieutenant Eric Henry Janson Teasdale, who at the age of just twenty gave his life during the First World War.
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Fond farewell for Universitys sixth Chancellor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/fond-farewell-for-university2019s-sixth-chancellor
The University bids farewell to its Chancellor this week, as he presides over his final degree congregation on Friday 26 January. Lord Grocott has served for five years since he was installed as our Sixth Chancellor in January 2013.