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  • Prehistoric penis worms shed light on ocean ecology half a billion years ago

    Dr Tom Harvey from the Department of Geology has been involved in a study along with researchers at the University of Cambridge into Ottoia, a type of phallic-shaped ‘penis worm’ – and has helped to identify that the creature used a bizarre set of teeth to drag itself across...

  • Former Congressmen to be quizzed by students

    Two former members of Congress, the national legislative body of the United States, will discuss issues surrounding the upcoming US presidential elections.

  • Leicesters contribution to forensic history featured by BBC

    BBC4’s new three-part documentary series exploring the history and development of forensic science includes contributions from academics at the University of Leicester, including Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys discussing his invention of DNA fingerprinting.

  • Royal visits

    The University of Leicester has been pleased to host visits by members of the Royal Family throughout its history, including HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in 2008.

  • Jupiters jawdropping north pole unlike anything encountered in Solar System

    Last week NASA's Juno spacecraft sent back the first-ever images of Jupiter's north pole, taken during the spacecraft's first flyby of the planet with its instruments switched on.

  • Principles of Ecology and Conservation Biology

    Module code: BS2065 In this module you will study the ecological principles behind the structure and function of land and freshwater ecosystems.

  • Effective crew resource management vital to police air support, research shows

    The CRM framework has been applied to NPAS training and operations for many years, but Dr Bennett’s project was the first time the organisation’s application of CRM techniques has been studied sociologically, specifically through in-vivo ethnographic research.

  • Centre for New Writing Events Sept-Dec 2013 University of Leicester staff blogs

    Posted by corinnefowler in School of English Blog on September 17, 2013 SuAndi We have planned an exciting programme of free literary events this semester at the Centre for New Writing (CNW).

  • Leicester scientists discover ‘Star Wars’ planet

    Scientists from the University of Leicester has revealed for the first time that groups of stars can tear apart their planet-forming disc, leaving it warped and with tilted rings - similar to the planet Tatooine in Star Wars.

  • Alumni stars are recognised at glittering awards night in London

    The University of Leicester recognised its inspiring alumni for their achievements at a special awards evening held in London.

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