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Resources
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/genetics-and-ethics-and-law/school-and-colleges/law/resources
Resources for higher education students, on genetic-related issues and how the law effects research.
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Signs of early heart failure revealed in patients with type 2 diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/july/heart-failure-diabetes
Adults with type 2 diabetes that have no history, signs or symptoms of heart problems have been shown to have severely limited exercise capacity.
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New research shows link between BMI and depression
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/august/bmi-depression
New research by academics at the University of Leicester has found that your risk of depression increases with a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) – which is bad news for those who have put on the dreaded ‘corona-stone’ during lockdown.
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Teaching
https://le.ac.uk/cardiovascular-sciences/research/intervention/emergency-medicine/teaching
Undergraduate education program The Acute Care Block is led by Dr Jonny Acheson and Dr Lee Walker. Over the course of 7 weeks students rotate between the Emergency Department and the Acute Medical Unit.
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Cheryl Davenport
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/people/business-advisory-board/cheryl-davenport
Cheryl has 34 years’ experience as a leader in the public sector, private sector, and in membership bodies in both the UK and USA.
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Locating the church within the friary
https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/discovery/locating-the-church
The discovery of the chapter house and eastern cloister walk in the first two trenches meant that parts of the church were likely be present in the car park or the school playground, but where to look next? Richard Buckley made the decision to look in the school playground...
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Facilities and teaching
https://le.ac.uk/geology/study/undergraduate/facilities-teaching
Geology at the University of Leicester employs a diverse range of teaching methods to ensure you are challenged and engaged at all stages of your degree. Our students have access to state-of-the-art lecture theatres and practical laboratories.
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Role specification
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/court/chancellor/specification
Term of office To be determined by Court on appointment, but normally a maximum period of five years. Remuneration This is an honorary position with travel and subsistence expenses paid. Role purpose The Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the University.
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Section 5 - Powers of the Council
https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/documents/statutes/council-powers
Read Section 5 of our Statutes, entitled Powers of the Council. This section outlines the powers and authorities of the University’s Council.
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Wendy Hickling OBE, JP, DL (1936-2017)
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/inspirational-women/wendy-hickling
“In our rooms, with outstretched arms you could touch each wall. You were allowed five items on your dressing table and nothing on the radiator. If you contravened this rule your surplus items were confiscated and you had to pay to get them back.