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• Targeting toxins

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/human-health/targeting-toxins

  In 2015, a team from our Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation used X-ray crystallography to determine the molecular structure of pneumolysin.

• The sting of the bling

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/sustaining-world/sustainable-metal-extraction

  Experts Professor Gawen Jenkin and Dr Dan Smith explain the importance of pursuing sustainable methods of metal extraction in order to tackle climate change.

• Male DNA cracks crime and illuminates history

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/social-justice/dna-and-crime

  Professor Mark Jobling discusses how research into the Y-chromosome helps in solving crime.

• Praise for University’s COVID-19 response

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/june/hebcon-contribution-award

  The University of Leicester has been recognised with a national award for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• University of Leicester GREAT Scholarships 2026

  https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/fees-funding/scholarships-discounts/pakistan

  In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of Leicester is offering one scholarship of £10,000 GBP to students in Pakistan applying for a one-year postgraduate course.

• Prolonged periods of sedentary time strongly associated with amount of fat around internal organs

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/prolonged-periods-of-sedentary-time-strongly-associated-with-amount-of-fat-around-internal-organs

  A team of researchers from the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, UK – a partnership between Leicester’s Hospitals, our University and Loughborough University - has found new evidence to suggest that longer periods of sedentary time (defined as any sitting/reclining...

• Unknown facts about Outer Space and the Cold War

  https://le.ac.uk/hypir/subject-tasters/unknown-facts

  Dr Bleddyn Bowen, expert in space politics and military technology in outer space, provides insights into Cold War history.

• Learning support

  https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/teaching-learning/learning-support

  Studying at university will be different from anything you have done before. Find out about our learning support resources, from the library to Blackboard, and IT services to languages.

• How to apply

  https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/accommodation/how-to-apply

  Information on how to apply for your postgraduate accommodation using our online application system, as well as information on summer vacations and absence for research.

• Blood signature could improve early TB diagnosis

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/blood-signature-could-improve-early-tb-diagnosis

  A gene signature in the bloodstream could reveal whether someone is going to develop active tuberculosis (TB) disease months before symptoms begin, research has shown.