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Forensics course explores how science helps police to solve crimes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/forensics-course-explores-how-science-helps-police-to-solve-crimes
A popular free course offered by our University showcasing how police use forensic science to solve crimes will be running for its fourth time starting from 3 October 2016.
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Historic England to view work on preserving iconic Engineering Building
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/historic-england-to-view-work-on-preserving-iconic-engineering-building
Painstaking work to replace the iconic roof of our historic Engineering Building is to be examined by heritage experts this week.
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Leicester sponsors Special Recognition award at the British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards 2016
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/leicester-sponsors-2018special-recognition2019-award-at-the-british-ethnic-diversity-sports-awards-2016
Our University has sponsored an award that recognises the role that ex-professional footballer Paul Elliott has played in improving diversity and equality in the sport.
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Using portable nanopore DNA sequencers to combat wildlife crime
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/using-portable-nanopore-dna-sequencers-to-combat-wildlife-crime
A team from our University has been awarded a prize for their proposal to crack down on wildlife crime using a portable DNA sequencing device, the MinION - developed by Oxford Nanopore Technologies - to read the ‘barcode genes’ of animals affected by illegal trafficking.
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Diabetes professors support ban on junk food adverts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/diabetes-professors-support-ban-on-junk-food-adverts
Junk food advertising aimed at children has “no place in a fit and proper society”, according to a leading diabetes expert in light of a further clampdown.
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Contents insurance
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/accommodation/life-in-halls/contents-insurance
Accommodation Services partner with Howden, the student insurance specialists, to cover your belongings when you're living with us. This is included in your accommodation fee.
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First worldwide patient recruited to kidney study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/first-worldwide-patient-recruited-to-kidney-study
A team of Leicester researchers is conducting a number of clinical trials in different types of kidney disease and has recently started a study examining a new treatment for IgA Nephropathy.
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Bear Hunt
https://le.ac.uk/botanic-garden/education/primary/we-are-going-on-a-bear-hunt
Learn more about the We Are Going on a Bear Hunt programme that we offer to primary school children.
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Why Leicester?
https://le.ac.uk/media/study/research-degrees/why-leicester
The University of Leicester has been a pioneering centre for media and communications research since the 1970s. Find out the benefits of studying for an MPhil or PhD at Leicester.
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Big Data and People Analytics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/mn3161
Module code: MN3161 This module is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of data for business and HRM.