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Secrets of our ancient animal ancestors may be revealed through oldest DNA sequences
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/secrets-of-our-ancient-animal-ancestors-may-be-revealed-through-oldest-dna-sequences
700 million year-old DNA sequences from ancient animals have been unearthed by researchers at the Universities of Leicester and Warwick, shedding new light on our earliest animal ancestors and how they influenced modern species - including the sponge.
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Getting the measure of Mars
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/getting-the-measure-of-mars
The research of Dr Ian Hutchinson from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has been mentioned in an article for Chemistry World which explores the potential hospitability of Mars.
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Expert opinions cover Trump Theresa May cyber wars and Le Pen
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/expert-opinions-cover-trump-theresa-may-cyber-wars-and-le-pen
Dr Alex Korb from the School of History, Politics and International Relations has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's comments about the Holocaust and worrying signs of anti-Semitism in populist movements...
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Geology with Palaeontology MGeol
https://le.ac.uk/courses/geology-with-palaeontology-mgeol/2026
Fossils. They already tell us so much about life. But in many ways, we’ve only just scratched the surface. Along with building your skills and knowledge in the scientific study of fossils, this degree is your gateway towards PhD research.
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Geology with Palaeontology MGeol
https://le.ac.uk/courses/geology-with-palaeontology-mgeol/2027
Fossils. They already tell us so much about life. But in many ways, we’ve only just scratched the surface. Along with building your skills and knowledge in the scientific study of fossils, this degree is your gateway towards PhD research.
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Educating for empathy in healthcare (three-day course)
https://le.ac.uk/empathy/study/educating-empathy
Join our three-day course at the University of Leicester to master empathy teaching in healthcare. Boost patient care, overcome barriers, and lead with compassion.
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Stop the clocks: Brisk walking may slow biological ageing process, study shows
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/walking-speed-ageing
A new study of genetic data published today (Wednesday) of more than 400,000 UK adults has revealed a clear link between walking pace and a genetic marker of biological age.
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Beagle 2 lander found on Mars
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/beagle-2-lander-found-on-mars
The UK-led Beagle 2 was due to land on Mars on 25 December 2003. The spacecraft was ejected from Mars Express on 19 December 2003. Nothing had been heard from Beagle 2 and the mission was presumed lost. Until now.
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University astronomer discovers Saturn’s famous hexagon may tower above the clouds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/september/university-astronomer-discovers-saturn2019s-famous-hexagon-may-tower-above-the-clouds
University astronomer discovers Saturn’s famous hexagon may tower above the clouds University astronomer discovers Saturn’s famous hexagon may tower above the clouds| Stunning atmospheric vortex revealed at planet’s north pole in new study.
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Engineering
https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/supervision/engineering
Find your research degree supervisor in Engineering at Leicester.