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  • Scientists investigate bumblebee decline due to particulate pollutant exposure

    https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/april/bees-gut-microbiome-pollution

    By studying bumblebee exposure to particulate air pollutants scientists at the University of Leicester have determined that the diversity and behaviour of the bee gut microbial community is altered when exposed to black carbon found in air pollution, disrupting the beneficial...

  • Socio-technical approach key to air safety, research suggests

    https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/november/sociotechnical-safety

    An innovative socio-technical approach provides the key to improving safety in aviation and astronautics, according to a University of Leicester expert.

  • Bradgate Park mysteries to be revealed at archaeology discovery day

    https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/bradgate-park-mysteries-to-be-revealed-at-archaeology-discovery-day

    Members of the public are invited to learn about the latest archaeological discoveries being made by our University's Archaeology fieldschool at Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, during a free family Open Day on Sunday 3 July between 11.00am – 4.00pm.

  • Leicester study to improve crop plants

    https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/leicester-study-to-improve-crop-plants

    Dr James Higgins (pictured) from the Department of Genetics has been awarded a New Investigator grant (£450,000) from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to investigate meiotic adaptation to whole genome duplication.

  • Expert opinions cover Brexit womens protests in South Korea and Boko Haram

    https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/expert-opinions-cover-brexit-and-womens-protests

    In an article for 'The UK in a Changing Europe', Dr Simona Guerra from the School of History, Politics and International Relations has examined the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and attitudes towards Brexit following the recent pro-EU...

  • Book Launch Event: Original Sin: Power, Technology, and War in Outer Space

    https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2022/10/04/book-launch-event-original-sin-power-technology-and-war-in-outer-space/

    Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 4 October 2022 Everyone is warmly invited to join Dr.

  • Sofa generation causing epidemic of Type 2 diabetes

    https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/sofa-generation-causing-epidemic-of-type-2-diabetes-researchers-suggest

    The nation’s lack of physical activity is leading to a new “sofa generation” at risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to Professor Melanie Davies (pictured), an internationally renowned expert in Type 2 diabetes and Co-Director of the Leicester Diabetes Centre.

  • Academics contribute to major project celebrating 80 years of British TV

    https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/academics-contribute-to-major-project-celebrating-80-years-of-british-tv

    Professor Helen Wood and Dr Jilly Boyce Kay from the School  of Media, Communication and Sociology have contributed to BBC History’s new archive to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the launch of the first British television service by the BBC.

  • Botanic Garden Festival a roaring success

    https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/botanic-garden

    The University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden Festival was a resounding success, drawing in crowds of all ages to enjoy a fun-filled day of community spirit.

  • Environment and Society

    https://le.ac.uk/chemistry/research/chemistry-for-a-sustainable-future/environment-and-society

    Understanding our changing environment is key to the discovery of new technological solutions. Learn more about our research with environmental and societal impact.

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