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Scientists identify way to sniff ripeness of fruit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/scientists-identify-way-to-sniff-ripeness-of-fruit
For the first time, scientists have identified a way to ‘sniff’ the ripeness of mangoes. They have identified the unique chemical signature of ripening for mangoes and published their research in the academic journal Metabolomics.
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University mathematicians calculate how Foxes won the English Premier League
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/university-mathematicians-calculate-how-foxes-won-the-english-premier-league
Mathematicians at the University have generated the perfect formula to describe the historic achievement of Leicester City Football Club who won the English Premier League with 5000-1 odds at the start of the season.
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Research shows statins could halt vein blood clots
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/research-shows-statins-could-half-vein-blood-clots
Statins could hold the key to eradicating one of the most preventable causes of hospital deaths after researchers uncovered a new role for the cholesterol-lowering pill.
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MA placement 2017 – Charlotte Daynton
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2017/09/06/special-collections-ma-placement-charlotte-daynton/
A blog post describing my time and placement within special collections and talking about the learning resource that I have completed.
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Postgraduate
https://le.ac.uk/lemid/teaching/postgraduate
Postgraduate teaching of microbiology within the school of biological sciences and the University of Leicester. Introducing students to study and research within microbial sciences and infectious disease.
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Expert opinions cover the Olympic Games and NATO
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/expert-opinions-cover-the-olympic-games-and-nato
Dr Tara McCormack from the Department of Politics and International Relations has written an article for Spiked Online about the UK's involvement in NATO.
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Global Media
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/ms1003
Module code: MS1003 This module offers an introduction to theories of globalisation and the role of media and communication technologies in the transformation of the world at both local and global levels.
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REF2021 highlight for Psychology and Vision Sciences
https://le.ac.uk/psychology-vision-sciences/ref2021
Learn more about Psychology and Vision Science's performance in the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF2021)
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Study
https://le.ac.uk/ggb/study
The Department of Genetics and Genome Biology contributes to the teaching of degree programmes in the School of Biological Sciences and to the teaching of the Medicine MBChB medical degree. We also teach Masters-level courses and supervise a range of PhD research students.
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Making applications
https://le.ac.uk/career-development-service/applications-and-cvs
The Career Development Service offers graduates full guidance on how to write CVs, cover letters, personal statements and application forms.