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Leicester scientist reaches the final of BBC Astronauts competition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/leicester-scientist-reaches-the-final-of-bbc-astronaut-competition
Dr Suzie Imber from our Department of Physics and Astronomy will be competing in the sixth and final episode of ‘Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?’ this Sunday on BBC Two at 8pm. Reaching the final of the televised competition has been a long and gruelling process.
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Recent grants
https://le.ac.uk/medieval/research/grants
Researchers in the Medieval Research Centre are frequently awarded prestigious and significant grants to undertake their research in medieval studies. Find out more about some of our Centre's recent research grants.
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Adrian building
https://le.ac.uk/about/history/campus-history/adrian-building
Formally opened in 1968, the Adrian Building was the home of Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys’ historic discovery of genetic fingerprinting in September 1984.
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Non-engagement with your studies
https://le.ac.uk/policies/regulations/engagement-monitoring/non-engagement
You are responsible for your own participation in your learning experience by engaging and fully attending all elements of your programme, to give you the best opportunity to successfully progress with your studies.
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Inclusive family sports day to raise awareness of eye condition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/inclusive-family-sports-day-to-raise-awareness-of-eye-condition
The University will be hosting an event to introduce sports for people with reduced vision and to raise awareness of the eye condition Nystagmus on Sunday 1 November.
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Business and Management BA
https://le.ac.uk/courses/management-studies-ba/2026
Explore the realities of management and the managerial experience with this degree from the University of Leicester’s School of Business.
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Computer Science BSc
https://le.ac.uk/courses/computer-science-bsc/2026
Computer science is more than just knowing how to program. It’s about studying the core foundations of computing, managing real-world projects and preparing yourself to enter a field that’s constantly shaping the future.
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Ancient skeleton provides the earliest evidence of a pet cat in Kazakhstan
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/july/cat-skull
Uncovered in an urban settlement in Dzhankent, Kazakhstan, the analysis of the ancient animal skeleton shows this to be the first domesticated cat (Felis catus) found in the region.
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Systematic Review Screening Process
https://le.ac.uk/library/research-support/systematic-reviews/screening-processes
There are several screening stages in a systematic review: Title/Abstract screening based on your inclusion/exclusion criteria. Full text screening based on your inclusion criteria and quality assessment criteria (or risk of bias tool). Additional searching.
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Weight loss drug hope for patients with type 2 diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/march/weight-loss-drug-hope
Patients with type 2 diabetes that were treated with a weekly injection of the breakthrough drug Semaglutide were able to achieve an average weight loss of nearly 10kg, according to a new study published in The Lancet today.