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New species of rare ancient worm discovered in fossil hotspot
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/new-species-of-rare-ancient-worm-discovered-in-fossil-hotspot
A team of researchers including Leicester’s Professor David Siveter have discovered a new species of lobopodian, an ancient relative of modern-day velvet worms, in 430 million-years-old Silurian rocks in Herefordshire, UK.
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Chemical in red grapes may help prevent bowel cancer
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/chemical-in-red-grapes-may-help-prevent-bowel-cancer
Resveratrol, a chemical found in red grapes, is more effective in smaller doses at preventing bowel cancer in mice than high doses, according to new research published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
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Distance learning
https://le.ac.uk/law/study/distance-learning
Study via distance learning with Leicester Law School to develop your knowledge and practice of employment law and the management of employment relationships.
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The Importance of Authenticity – University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/consumingauthenticities/2015/01/05/the-importance-of-authenticity/
Discusses the concept of authenticity in relation to food and alcohol studies scholarship; the role of time, history, the past and temporal categories in analysing authenticity in relation to food and drink
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Science storyteller is honoured by the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/grads-fox
An expert who helps journalists navigate complex science stories has been honoured by the University of Leicester.
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Optometry MOptom
https://le.ac.uk/courses/optometry-moptom/2026
The MOptom Optometry degree at the Leicester School of Optometry, based at the University of Leicester, combines the empathy and compassion of healthcare with the clinical expertise of using specialist diagnostic equipment.
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Optometry MOptom
https://le.ac.uk/courses/optometry-moptom/2027
The MOptom Optometry degree at the Leicester School of Optometry, based at the University of Leicester, combines the empathy and compassion of healthcare with the clinical expertise of using specialist diagnostic equipment.
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Enterprise in the curriculum
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/working-with-business/enterprise
Partnerships with businesses are integral to the foundations upon which the University of Leicester School of Business builds its curriculum and student experience.
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Two new Heads of School announced
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/august/new-cssah-heads
Two new Heads of School have been appointed within the University of Leicester’s College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (CSSAH). Lisa Smith, Professor of Criminology at the University of Leicester, has been appointed as the Head of the School of Criminology.
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Leicester politics student nominated for Student Social Mobility Award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/june/habon-ibrahim
University of Leicester student, Habon Ibrahim will be celebrated for her work in government, politics and the public sector.