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• Using forensic science to tackle sexual violence in humanitarian contexts

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/using-forensic-science-to-tackle-sexual-violence-in-humanitarian-contexts

  Researchers are using forensic DNA to help tackle sexual violence in humanitarian contexts - such as remote locations, displaced communities, conflict and post-conflict situations.

• Zoo poo might hold the secrets to new medical treatments

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/phages-dudley-zoo-poo

  Scientists at the University of Leicester are hoping the collection of poo from tigers, elephants, rhinos and other exotic animals, could contain the secret to finding new medical treatments.

• Public lecture explores the use of ‘big data’ in healthcare

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/19-health-data-talk

  The use of IT systems and ‘big data’ in healthcare is the subject of a public lecture at the University of Leicester on Monday 25 November.

• Using smart bombs to kill old cells

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/06-nanotechnology-killing-old-cells

  A new nanotechnology developed at the University of Leicester could lead to people living longer.

• Lord Willetts former Universities and Science Minister announced as Universitys new Chancellor

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/lord-willetts-former-universities-and-science-minister-announced-as-universitys-new-chancellor

  The University has announced that former Universities and Science Minister David Willetts, who is an honorary graduate of the University and delivered the inaugural Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture, is to be installed as the new Chancellor of the University. The Rt Hon.

• First UV/X-ray study of star PDS 70 offers insight into planetary formation

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/december/06-planetary-formation

  star formation star formation from nasa and space telescope science institute ©NASA and Space Telescope Science Institute|A Leicester-led team of astronomers, working as part of an international consortium, have made a breakthrough discovery which changes our...

• Leicester astronomers comment as Juno arrives at Jupiter

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/leicester-astronomers-comment-as-juno-arrives-at-jupiter

  After an almost five-year journey to the solar system’s largest planet, NASA's Juno spacecraft successfully entered Jupiter’s orbit this morning during a 35-minute engine burn.  Confirmation that the burn had completed was received on Earth at 8:53 pm.

• University is seeking new talent to help with its ground-breaking lifestyle and health work

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/leicester-lifestyle

  “Physical activity has the power to transform lives,” that’s the message from University of Leicester experts on National Fitness Day.

• Overview of the genetics and genealogical techniques used to identify the remains

  https://le.ac.uk/richard-iii/identification/genetics/overview

  The vast majority of our DNA is a very complex mixture of DNA passed down to us from our ancestors.

• Major research investment into national land use transformation

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/land-use-net-zero

  University of Leicester and The James Hutton Institute are co-leading a transdisciplinary hub looking to bridge the gap between science and policy to achieve Net Zero