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Using DNA fingerprinting to catch a killer
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/using-dna-fingerprinting-to-catch-a-killer
This summer marks 30 years since DNA fingerprinting - discovered by Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys right here in the University's Department of Genetics in 1984 - was first used in a criminal investigation.
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Celebrated author to present reasoned outlook at lecture
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/celebrated-author-to-present-reasoned-outlook-at-lecture
Celebrated author and philosopher AC Grayling is to discuss the role of rationality and reason in the formation of our views and opinions during a public lecture in Seminar Room 324 of the Ken Edwards Building on Thursday 25 February starting from 6:00pm.
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Research Students
https://le.ac.uk/research/doctoral-college/research-students
Our researcher development programme gives you the skills required to become effective researchers, to improve your employability and to enhance your capabilities.
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Expert opinions cover Boris Johnson Russia the ghoulish practice of gibbeting and offensive TV
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/expert-opinions-boris-johnson-and-the-ghoulish-practice-of-gibbeting
Dr Tara McCormack from the Department of History, Politics and International Relations has written an article for Spiked Online about Boris Johnson and Russia.
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Keynote speakers
https://le.ac.uk/cehs/conference2025/speakers
Professor Andy Haines Centre on Climate Change and Planetary Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Andy Haines was Director (formerly Dean) of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine from 2001 to October 2010, having been trained in family...
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Leicestershires unusual historical habits revealed
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/leicestershire2019s-unusual-historical-habits-revealed
From fattening pigs to enjoying a nice slice of crow pie, unusual historical habits in villages throughout Leicestershire have been revealed by our East Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA).
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Space researcher shares her inspiring story and advice to young women and girls hoping to work in STEM
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/hannah-sargeant-iwd
Dr Hannah Sargeant from the University of Leicester School of Physics and Astronomy shares her journey to becoming a planetary scientist.
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First-in-the-family Leicester students front national university campaign
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/100-faces
Two trailblazing students who had their lives transformed by the University of Leicester have been chosen to front a national campaign promoting Higher Education.
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Apprenticeship investments ‘pivotal to prosperity’
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/february/apprenticeship-investments
In light of National Apprenticeship Week, the University of Leicester has affirmed its commitment to the future economic prosperity of its city, by revealing an ongoing investment in ‘learn while you earn’ staff apprenticeship schemes.
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 19 25 November
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-19-25-november
Dr Daniel Ladley from the Department of Economics has written an article for The Conversation discussing how cooperative groups work better than competitive groups.