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Solid Earth
https://le.ac.uk/gge/research/solid-earth
Solid Earth research at Leicester concerns all aspects of the structure, composition and dynamics of the solid earth, including volcanoes, tectonics, geophysics, igneous and metamorphic geochemistry and mineral resources (which includes the Centre for Sustainable Resource...
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Professor awarded prestigious Turing AI Fellowship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/november/professor-awarded-prestigious-turing-ai-fellowship
A University of Leicester-based expert will work to shape artificial intelligence (AI) systems of the future with the support of a multi-million-pound Government investment.
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Brexit and the EU Referendum
https://le.ac.uk/brexit
We realise that the process of the UK’s exit from the European Union (Brexit) represents considerable uncertainty for our students, staff and external partners. In many cases this can extend to individuals' professional and personal lives.
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Using Theory in Improvement Research – University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/sapphire/2015/06/25/theory-in-improvement/
This SAPPHIRE blog argues that far from being overly complex and irrelevant, theory has a practical role to play in healthcare improvement. We all need to work to make theory more accessible for the front-line practitioners doing improvement work.
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Secrets of rare Iron Age cauldrons revealed through archaeological investigation and replica creation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/iron-age-cauldrons-archaeological-replica
Detailed laboratory examination and analysis of the fragile 2,400 year old cauldrons has revealed new information of their manufacture and long-term maintenance and have been used to create a full-sized replica cauldron
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Leicester medicine graduate helped Antiguan children’s orchestra whilst finishing studies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/mimi
A student from the University of Leicester helped an Antiguan children’s orchestra whilst finishing her medical degree.
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Lecture to discuss development of radiotherapy cancer treatment - from the film age to the space age
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/lecture-to-showcase-radiotherapy-cancer-treatment-from-the-film-age-to-the-space-age
Our University is to host a free public lecture on how imaging has transformed radiotherapy cancer treatment - from the film age to the space age.
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Research suggests exposure to violence during pregnancy increases risk of prematurity and low birthweight
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-suggests-exposure-to-violence-during-pregnancy-increases-risk-of-prematurity-and-low-birthweight
Exposure to violence during the first trimester of pregnancy could lead to an increase in the risk of prematurity and low birthweight, according to research by our University and Queen Mary University of London.
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Research to examine how children use social media to promote mental wellbeing and seek health advice
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/research-to-examine-how-children-use-social-media-to-promote-mental-wellbeing-and-seek-health-advice
A new project led by Dr Michelle O'Reilly from the Department of Sociology aims to explore the role social media plays in promoting mental health and wellbeing in children.
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Nothing to sneeze at high pollen levels recorded
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/nothing-to-sneeze-at-high-pollen-levels-recorded
If you have found yourself sneezing more than usual, the cause of your recent bouts of hayfever may have been identified.