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Research suggests people with forms of earlyonset Parkinsons disease may benefit from boosting niacin in diet
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/research-suggests-people-with-forms-of-early-onset-parkinson2019s-disease-may-benefit-from-boosting-niacin-in-diet
People with certain forms of early-onset Parkinson’s disease may benefit from boosting the amount of niacin in their diet, according to new research from our University. Niacin, or Vitamin B3, is found in a variety of foods, including nuts and meat.
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Optometry MOptom General Optical Council Approval Process
https://le.ac.uk/healthcare/optometry-goc-approval-process
Full details of the Optometry General Optical Council Approval process at University of Leicester
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The history of Chemistry and Physics at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/physics/about/anniversary/history
The Departments of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Leicester have a rich history dating back to the early 20th century.
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University Researcher featured in inspiring new book showcasing tech career journeys
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/book-stem-house-of-commons-technology-leicester
University of Leicester researcher Dr Elpida Vounzoulaki is among those featured in a new book inspiring teenagers to take up a career in technology
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Automobility and the Urban Environment in Nagoya and Birmingham
https://le.ac.uk/urban-history/research/automobility-and-the-urban-environment-in-nagoya-and-birmingham
The University of Leicester's Leverhulme Trust Research Grant for the Automobility and the Urban Environment in Nagoya and Birmingham project.
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Research suggests fraud blindness is rampant in business and organisations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/research-suggests-fraud-blindness-is-rampant-in-business-and-organisations
A collaboration between our University and experienced fraud investigators has resulted in research which could provide a breakthrough.
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Acarajé diaries. Day 6 – University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/consumingauthenticities/2015/06/30/acaraje-diaries-day-6/
Project co-investigator Ana Martins describes here research on Acarajé, and ongoing fieldwork in Salvador.
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Tequila: Pulque’s Friend, Cousin, Usurper?
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/consumingauthenticities/2015/09/01/tequila-pulques-friend-cousin-usurper/
Deborah Toner discusses the relationship and rivalry between pulque and tequila in Mexican history, and summarises a recently published book by Marie Sarita Gaytan, Tequila: Distilling the Spirit of Mexico (Stanford University Press, 2014)
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Open letter from our President and Vice-Chancellor
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/open-letter-from-vice-chancellor
An open letter concerning COVID-19 to parents, carers and friends from President and Vice-Chancellor, Nishan Canagarajah.
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A workflow for data analysis
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/teachingr/2020/09/21/a-workflow-for-data-analysis/
discuss of my workflow for statistical analysis and how it varies from workflows for data science