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What makes some people simply able to carry on in the face of adversity
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/what-makes-some-people-simply-able-to-2018carry-on2019-in-the-face-of-adversity
The ability to ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ could explain why some people suffer less depression and anxiety when faced with adversity, research has discovered.
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Women will take 118 years to achieve equality
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2015/11/20/women-will-take-118-years-to-achieve-equality/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on November 20, 2015 A ccording to the World Economic Forum Global Gender report which ranks over 140 economies on health, economic, political and education factors.
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Scientists to share science behind James Webb Space Telescope this half term
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/october/galaxies-assemble
Space scientists from the University of Leicester will demonstrate the cutting-edge science behind the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) at the National Space Centre this October half term.
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International Security
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/pl7505
Module code: PL7505 Issues of security and insecurity are central to international relations, as the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and the Iraq War of 2003 underline.
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International Security
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/pl7505
Module code: PL7505 Issues of security and insecurity are central to international relations, as the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and the Iraq War of 2003 underline.
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International Security
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/pl7505
Module code: PL7505 Issues of security and insecurity are central to international relations, as the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and the Iraq War of 2003 underline.
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Widening Participation programme puts aspiring law students in the dock
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/widening-participation-programme-puts-aspiring-law-students-in-the-dock
Aspiring law students from non-privileged backgrounds were given the opportunity to view the inner workings of the legal system last week, thanks to a programme run by the University of Leicester and the Sutton Trust.
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Research presents most detailed ever catalogue of our galactic neighbourhood
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/december/gaia-space-observatory-findings
An international team of astronomers, including experts from the University of Leicester, announced the most detailed ever catalogue of stars in a huge swathe of our Milky Way galaxy.
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HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits research centre for heart disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/hrh-the-duke-of-gloucester-to-visit-research-centre-for-heart-disease
HRH The Duke of Gloucester is to witness at first hand the life-saving work taking place at the University, working in partnership with Leicester’s Hospitals, when he visits the new British Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Research Centre at Glenfield Hospital.
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Could LCFCs sporting success help kick racism into touch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/could-lcfcs-sporting-success-help-kick-racism-into-touch
Leicester City Football Club’s phenomenal success becoming English Premier League Champions in one of Britain’s most diverse cities has ‘touched the lives’ of people from all walks of life – and could have a positive impact on tackling racism.