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Researchers make sand that flows uphill
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/september/sand-microrollers
Paper published in 'Nature Communications' details how applying magnetic forces to individual 'microroller' particles spurs collective motion—with counterintuitive results
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Government Minister discovers region’s cutting-edge research and innovation in space
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/04-government-minister-discovers-space-research-innovation
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government visits Leicester to find out more about pioneering plans for Space Park Leicester.
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Carbon monitoring mission using Leicester expertise ready for launch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/february/microcarb
National Centre for Earth Observation scientists based at University of Leicester and University of Edinburgh are leading the UK science for European mission MicroCarb, which has completed assembly and qualification in the UK.
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COVID-19 study team recognised for outstanding impact in medical research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/phosp-covid
A Leicester team behind a major UK study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19 on hospitalised patients has been recognised for its outstanding impact in medical research by the Medical Research Council (MRC).
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Leicester experts contribute to House of Lords report on premature baby care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/premature-babies
Experts from the University of Leicester have given evidence into the prevalence and impact of preterm birth as part of a report to be published by the House of Lords.
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Prison noise examined in new book from Leicester alumnus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/prison-study
A researcher has used her time spent behind bars while at the University of Leicester as the basis for a book on the effect of sound in prisons.
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Children exposed to SARS-CoV-2 in womb or as newborns may face increased social and respiratory problems, new study finds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/covid-children
University of Leicester researcher contributes to study on SARS-CoV-2 exposure during pregnancy and impact on child development and respiratory health
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UK Government’s Earth Observation investment announcement highlights University of Leicester expertise
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/november/earth-observation-government-funding
The University of Leicester’s near-thirty year track record in Earth Observation Science has been acknowledged by the UK Government as it announces significant new investment in the sector.
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Neonatal care recommendations for preterm babies could help save lives
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/preterm-babies-recommendations-lives-leicester
A new study led by the University of Leicester has set out a series of recommendations for improving care for babies born preterm and their families.
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Simon Dixon: Page 4
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/author/simon_dixon/page/4/
I am Archives and Special Collections Manager within the University Library. My role is to manage and develop the Library's and other University research collections and exploit digital technologies to reach new audiences for these collections.