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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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Research to investigate round mounds of the Isle of Man
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/research-to-investigate-round-mounds-of-the-isle-of-man
Dr Rachel Crellin (pictured) from the School of Archaeology and Ancient History and Dr Chris Fowler (Newcastle University) aim to investigate what the round mounds of the Isle of Man, and associated burials, people and artefacts, can tell us about life on the island...
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Academics contribute to major project celebrating 80 years of British TV
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/academics-contribute-to-major-project-celebrating-80-years-of-british-tv
Professor Helen Wood and Dr Jilly Boyce Kay from the School of Media, Communication and Sociology have contributed to BBC History’s new archive to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the launch of the first British television service by the BBC.
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Students lightbulb moment helps capture stunning images at supersonic speeds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/student2019s-lightbulb-moment-helps-capture-stunning-images-at-supersonic-speeds
A Leicester Engineering student has taken his handyman skills to a new level by repairing a piece of legacy teaching equipment using materials sourced at his local DIY store.
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Good cholesterol doesnt always lower heart attack risk
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/2018good2019-cholesterol-doesn2019t-always-lower-heart-attack-risk
Some people with high levels of ‘good’ high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are at increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), contrary to earlier evidence that people with more HDL-C are usually at lower heart disease risk.
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Free public talk on climate change
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/18-climate-change-talk
Climate/atmospheric scientist Katherine Hayhoe famously said that the most important thing you can do (right now) to fight climate change is to talk about it.
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Space Park Leicester backs major innovation festival
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/space-park-leicester-major-innovation-festival
University of Leicester's science and innovation park will host two events during the first day of the week-long Leicestershire Innovation Festival
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Research
https://le.ac.uk/computing-and-mathematical-sciences/research
Discover more about the exciting research taking place in the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Leicester.
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Programme
https://le.ac.uk/engineering-the-past/programme
8.30am-9.00am Registration and Refreshments 9.00am-9.05am Welcome/Induction 9.05am-9.15am Opening Remarks by Professor Richard Thomas 9.15am-10.00am Introductory Keynote: Professor Ian Haynes Engineering and the future of the past: Perspectives from Rome Transformed. 10.00am-10.
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Academic aiming to save lives through publishing new series
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/academic-aiming-to-save-lives-through-publishing-new-series
Director of the Civil Safety and Security Unit (CSSU) at the Leicester School of Business Dr Simon Bennett has been appointed a Series Editor for Peter Lang International Academic Publishers.