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Large-scale study suggests under 45s and women more likely to gain weight and jump a BMI category during COVID-19 lockdown
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/covid-bmi
A large-scale study of almost a million UK adults led by Leicester researchers has revealed that under 45s and women were more likely to gain weight and jump a body mass index (BMI) category during COVID-19 lockdown.
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Air quality can be better for active commuters than drivers, research shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/commute-air-quality
Their findings show that NO2 concentrations can be higher in car cabins (even electric car cabins) than alongside the road where people are walking and cycling. Some PM2.5 can be removed, for example by pollen filters, meaning PM2.
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Virtual proctoring of English tests privacy notice
https://le.ac.uk/policies/privacy/students/virtual-proctoring-english-tests
Find out how the English Language Teaching Unit handles your data as an applicant or student at the University of Leicester.
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Population genetics for higher education
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/population-genetics/population-genetics-higher-education
Population genetics is the study of genetic variation within populations. Find out more about the topic and what academic resources are available.
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Plantings
https://le.ac.uk/100-trees/plantings
Global celebration On 4 October 2021 we marked our 100th Birthday in a celebration which brought together our students, staff, partners, alumni, friends and supporters from all around the world.
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Training links
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/what-is-oral-history/how-to-do-oral-history/training/training-links
The East Midlands Oral History Archive have put together a number of links from around the web, which can provide extra training on recording and other aspects of oral history.
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The science behind genetic fingerprinting
https://le.ac.uk/dna-fingerprinting/science
We are all genetically unique - here's a brief overview of what is involved from a scientific perspective.
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Accounting, Finance and Management MSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/management-finance-and-accounting-msc/2026
Finance and accounting are the backbone of many organisations. But without good management, things can easily fall apart. You’ll learn how to solve complex finance and accounting problems, and keep organisations moving in the right direction.
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Accounting, Finance and Management MSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/management-finance-and-accounting-msc/2025
Finance and accounting are the backbone of many organisations. But without good management, things can easily fall apart. You’ll learn how to solve complex finance and accounting problems, and keep organisations moving in the right direction.
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The EU Why leaving is bad for Britain
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/the-eu-why-leaving-is-bad-for-britain
With the country divided and just a few days left to decide, tensions are mounting on both sides of the debate. From the Brexiteers, there are cries of the cost of the EU, while from the Remain camp, you'll hear estimates of the cost of leaving it.