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Surnames and the Y chromosome
https://le.ac.uk/history/research/current-research-grants/previous-research-grants-and-projects/the-impact-of-diasporas-on-the-making-of-britain/the-diasporas-projects/surnames-and-the-y-chromosome
Dr Turi E King, Research Fellow and Project Manager of the Impact of Diasporas on the Making of Britain. Lead researcher on 'The Genetic Legacy of the Vikings in the North of England' project. Research Fellow: Dr Turi King In Britain, we have heritable surnames.
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In the Footsteps of Caesar: the archaeology of the first Roman invasions of Britain
https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/research/big-antiquity/in-the-footsteps-of-caesar
The University of Leicester School of Archaeology and Ancient History In the Footsteps of Caesar project
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20th Anniversary Events
https://le.ac.uk/languages-at-leicester/events
Learn more about the events provided by Languages at Leicester, including taster sessions and drop-in sessions.
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University exhibition to showcase research and innovation to the public
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/university-exhibition-to-showcase-research-and-innovation-to-the-public
An exhibition of the current work of the University’s research community will be on display at Queen’s Hall, Percy Gee (Students’ Union) Building, on Thursday 9 February 2017 from 11 am to 4 pm. The Images of Research event is open to students, staff and members of the public.
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Teacher and Adviser Conference 2026 – what’s on
https://le.ac.uk/study/schools-and-colleges/teachers/teacher-adviser-conference/whats-on
View the programme for the Teacher and Advisor conference, taking place at the University of Leicester.
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New way of screening toxic chemicals mimics mammal senses
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/new-way-of-screening-toxic-chemicals-mimics-mammal-senses
Researchers from our University have developed a new approach for analysing toxic chemicals in complex samples that mimics the way mammals smell and taste. The technique could reduce the need for laboratory animals in biomedical research and other areas of chemical testing.
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New research sheds light on how reward-induced behaviour in the brain may be controlled
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/new-research-sheds-light-on-how-reward-induced-behaviour-in-the-brain-may-be-controlled
A new study has shed light on how reward-associated behaviour can be controlled by different groups of neurons in the brain.
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Research degrees
https://le.ac.uk/english/study/research-degrees
English at the University of Leicester is a major centre for research. We offer expert supervision, by nationally and internationally known scholars and critics, across the full range of literature from the medieval period to the present day.
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Leicester cardiology consultant awarded prestigious research professorship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/leicester-cardiology-consultant-awarded-prestigious-research-professorship
A cardiology consultant from Leicester has been awarded a prestigious research professorship from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
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Ground control arrives at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/ground-control-arrives-at-leicester
Scientists at our University are a step closer to controlling their own satellite missions now that a new satellite ground station dish has been installed on campus.