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Comparative Neurobiology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/bs3064
Module code: BS3064 Understanding how nervous systems function is one of the great challenges of modern biology. Those of different animals, including humans, differ widely, but all solve similar fundamental problems that must be overcome if the animal is to survive.
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Erasmus+ information
https://le.ac.uk/cite/study-abroad-unit/incoming/erasmus-plus
Discover more information about the Erasmus+ programme including stories from previous students and staff that have taken part in the programme.
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Comparative Neurobiology
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/bs3064
Module code: BS3064 Understanding how nervous systems function is one of the great challenges of modern biology. Those of different animals, including humans, differ widely, but all solve similar fundamental problems that must be overcome if the animal is to survive.
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More attention needed on employee involvement to fix Britains productivity problem
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/more-attention-needed-for-the-2018human-factor2019-in-management
A report entitled Involvement and Productivity – The missing piece of the puzzle?’ released this week by the Involvement and Participation Association (IPA) argues that effective employee involvement at work is essential to boosting productivity in the UK.
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Leicester’s cutting-edge research and innovation delights Minister
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/08-research-and-innovation-minister-visit
Minister Chris Skidmore MP was in Leicester today (Friday 8 March) at the start of British Science Week, visiting the University of Leicester to see first-hand how the University and the region is at the cutting-edge of life sciences and space research and innovation.
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Switching to renewable energy could save thousands of lives in Africa
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/21-africa-solar
With renewable energy cheaper and more efficient than ever, countries in Africa have the unique opportunity to harness abundant renewable sources like wind, solar and geothermal.
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Breakthrough molecular movie reveals DNA’s unzipping mechanism with implications for viral and cancer treatments
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/dna-helix-microscopy-cancer
Scientists at the University of Leicester have captured the first detailed “molecular movie” showing DNA being unzipped at the atomic level
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The house (‘pansi ghor’): a classic object of human resilience to environmental disasters?
https://le.ac.uk/social-worlds/all-articles/house
Read the article "The house (‘pansi ghor’): a classic object of human resilience to environmental disasters?" This is part of the Social Worlds project at the University of Leicester.
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Integrated Histories of the Andaman Islands
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/current-research-grants/previous-research-grants-and-projects/integrated-histories-of-the-andaman-islands
ESRC Research Grant (£110,934) October 2009 - March 2013 Professor Clare Anderson This 3-year ESRC funded research project was a UK-India collaboration with the anthropologist Prof. Vishvajit Pandya and the historian of science, Dr Madhumita Mazumdar.
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University of Leicester showcases ground-breaking research to Executive Chair of Research England
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/february/jessica-corner
The Executive Chair of Research England, Professor Dame Jessica Corner, visited the University of Leicester to meet with key researchers and women leaders from across the institution.