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• Leicester scientists investigate link between air pollution and type 2 diabetes

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/leicester-scientists-investigate-link-between-air-pollution-and-type-2-diabetes

  An interdisciplinary team of scientists from our University and other institutions has played a pivotal role in research investigating a possible link between air pollution and the rise in type 2 diabetes.

• Leicester bucks national trend in recruiting mature students

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-bucks-national-trend-in-recruiting-mature-students

  Our University is contributing to a national briefing on Supporting Mature Students in Higher Education.

• Could human tissue be used by researchers in place of animal models

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/could-human-tissue-be-used-by-researchers-in-place-of-animal-models

  Professor Peter Bradding from the Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation is involved in a research project examining how to expand the use of human lung tissue to reduce the use of animal tissue in research.

• Student profile: Joel

  https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/student-profiles/joel-ahrc-midland4cities-dtp

  PhD candidate at the School of Archaeology and Ancient History, funded via the AHRC Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership. Please tell us about your journey to doing a PhD My PhD journey was not the traditional one, if such a thing exists.

• Our Great Minds

  https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/great-minds

  Discover solutions to some of the world’s emerging social, economic and political challenges. Our experts will help you develop personally and professionally to broaden your career options.

• Distance Learning student complaints procedure

  https://le.ac.uk/study/distance-learners/contact/student-complaints

  We welcome feedback from our distance learning students, and we understand that occasionally you may wish to make a complaint. Find out about our student feedback and complaints procedure.

• Project resources

  https://le.ac.uk/arts/research/luigi-ghirri/blogs-and-resources

  Resources drawn from an interdisciplinary research network studying and exploring Luigi Ghirri's work and legacy in photographic art. These include blog posts, conference keynotes, videos and virtual exhibitions.

• More than a quarter of Greater London greenspaces exceed WHO traffic noise guidelines

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/quarter-greater-london-greenspaces-who-traffic-noise-guidelines

  Analysis of greenspaces in the Greater London area by University of Leicester scientists has shown that 28% are affected by road traffic noise above the guidelines advised by the World Health Organization.

• Hotspots and minisatellites

  https://le.ac.uk/dna-fingerprinting/hotspots-and-minisatellites

  Instrumental to Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys' refining of the genetic fingerprinting technique were hotspots of activity and minisatellites.

• 6 Amazing ways you can access Universities to get free help

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/2019/02/21/6-amazing-ways-you-can-access-universities-to-get-free-help/

  Posted by hconnolly in School of Business Blog on February 21, 2019   In this blog Pete Hitchings and Tobias Gould from the University of Leicester’s Innovation Hub, provide some top tips on how to access free help from Universities and students.