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Engineering students launch crowdfunding campaign for Silverstone dream
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/engineering-students-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-for-silverstone-dream
A group of engineering students at the University have launched our first ever crowdfunding campaign to enable them to compete in an international racing competition. With the support of the University’s Development and Alumni Relations Office, UoL Racing has set up a hubbub.
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Cancer researchers lead the way in cutting-edge research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/cancer-researchers-lead-the-way-in-cutting-edge-research
Researchers from the city’s Cancer Research UK Centre based at the University of Leicester, will be collaborating with scientists across the UK, following the announcement today of the charity’s Centres’ Network Accelerator Awards.
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Making UK fashion more ethical
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/research/impact-case-studies/making-uk-fashion-more-ethical
Dr Nik Hammer’s research into unauthorised subcontracting and employment practices in UK apparel manufacturing has led to improvements in the supply chain practices of UK high street fashion retailers.
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World-class empathy experts receive top awards at international conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/october/empathy-awards-international-conference
Two of the world’s leading experts in empathic healthcare have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to the field at a ground-breaking international conference in Leicester.
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University supports research into team-working practices
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/university-supports-research-into-team-working-practices
A new project at the University of Leicester aims to adapt team-working practices used in the aviation industry to a range of other industries in the hope of preventing avoidable accidents. The Civil Safety and Security Unit's Dr Simon Bennett has been awarded £8.
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Study suggests millions of modern men are descendants of 11 dynastic leaders
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/genetic-study-suggests-millions-of-modern-are-descendants-of-11-asian-dynastic-leaders
A team of geneticists led by Professor Mark Jobling from the Department of Genetics has discovered that millions of modern Asian men are descended from 11 powerful dynastic leaders, including Mongolian warlord Genghis Khan, who lived up to 4,000 years ago.
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Dr Paula Dobrowolski
https://le.ac.uk/inspirational-women/paula-dobrowolski
Paula has worked with disabled students at the University for 28 years. From 1994 to 2000, she was the Welfare Officer for students with special needs, before establishing the AccessAbility Centre as a standalone disability service.
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Planetary Physics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/pa3606
Module code: PA3606 This module will build on your knowledge in speciality physics by further exploring topics in planetary physics. This module is split into three key areas, planetary and exoplanetary physics, Astrobiology and climate physics.
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Planetary Physics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/pa3606
Module code: PA3606 This module will build on your knowledge in speciality physics by further exploring topics in planetary physics. This module is split into three key areas, planetary and exoplanetary physics, Astrobiology and climate physics.
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Planetary Physics
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/pa3606
Module code: PA3606 This module will build on your knowledge in speciality physics by further exploring topics in planetary physics. This module is split into three key areas, planetary and exoplanetary physics, Astrobiology and climate physics.