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Open access deal with Springer Nature
https://le.ac.uk/library/news/open-access-deal-with-springer-nature
Announcement of the University of Leicester's new Open Access deal with Springer Nature
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A new potential treatment pathway for cardiovascular disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/october/31-trib1-research
A collaborative study involving scientists from the University of Leicester has shown, for the first time, that a protein expressed in a subset of immune cells contributes towards the build-up of fatty deposits in arteries, which leads to cardiovascular disease.
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About
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/carchipelago/about/
The Carceral Archipelago is a €1.5m European Research Council funded project, running from 2013-18. Directed by Professor Clare Anderson, a team of researchers and postgraduate students are working on a global history of penal colonies, 1415-1960.
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Leicester geoscientists return from expedition following successful offshore operations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/august/geoscientists-expedition-successful-offshore-operations
International expedition off the coast of New England (Massachusetts, USA) included researchers from the University of Leicester, aiming to explore ancient freshened water systems below the ocean floor and up to 100 miles offshore.
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How we use your personal data
https://le.ac.uk/medicine/about/body-donation-programme/consent-form/data
Find out how we use the data we process via the Consent Form in accordance with GDPR regulations, and read our Privacy Notices for both the consent process and for funeral documentation.
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First glimpse into a vital developmental milestone opens new healthcare possibilities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/january/gastrulation-computer-modelling
University of Leicester scientist develops first multiscale computer model that captures aspects of human gastrulation - the process that leads to the development of tissues and organs.
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Dean of our School of Business is conferred with national fellowship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/october/dean-of-our-school-of-business-is-conferred-with-national-fellowship
The Dean of the our Business School has been given a prestigious award in recognition of the contribution her work makes to society.
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Time of day matters for breast cancer treatment: new study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/october/chronoradiotherapy
Risk of developing breast shrinkage (atrophy) after radiotherapy can be affected by the time of day the patient is treated and their genetics.
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Student research examines how we can generate useful energy from earthquakes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/student-examines-how-we-can-generate-useful-energy-from-earthquakes
Research assistant Elliot Spender from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has been featured by PhysicsWorld discussing how we could potentially harness the power of earthquakes in order to generate useful energy.
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The Thatcher Factor: The 1980s in Literature
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/en3144
Module code: EN3144 This module examines representations of the 1980s, a decade defined by Thatcherism.