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Richard III Geneticist leads DNA search to identify the man who shaped early America
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/richard-iii-geneticist-leads-dna-search-to-identify-the-man-who-shaped-early-america
The University of Leicester geneticist who led the DNA identification of the ‘The King under the car park’ –Richard III – has been called upon to help identify the headless remains believed to be those of a man ‘who shaped early America’.
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New research shows increasing numbers of people in England with a common mental health condition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/adult-psychiatric-survey-leicester
Figures from Part I of the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS), show an increase in poor mental health, up from 17.6% in 2007 to 22.6% in 2023/24 according to the University of Leicester
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Jurassic calamari: amazing fossil proves that flying reptiles preyed on squid
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/january/27-pterosaur-vs-squid
Rhamphorhynchus muensteri, flying close to the water surface to grab soft-bodied cephalopods such as Plesioteuthis subovata. Artwork by C Klug and Beat Scheffold.|An incredible fossil brought to light in a new research paper reveals the feeding habits of extinct flying reptiles.
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Our space research highlights
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/space-power/space-research
Our researchers are reaching for the stars when it comes to space research, our work in this area is also helping inform the way we live and adapt to our planet.
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History MRes
https://le.ac.uk/courses/history-mres/2026
This is for you if... you want to develop advanced skills in historical research methods and apply these to an extended piece of independent research.
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Events
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Find out more about the events being held by us at the University of Leicester or events being held at other Universities or institutions.
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Leicester research cited in Parliament
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/leicester-research-cited-in-parliament
Excellent research from our University which has gone on to inform and shape Government reports has been cited in Parliament.
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Unruly bodies and minds in the medical museum
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/unruly-bodies-and-minds-in-the-medical-museum
Our Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) in the School of Museum Studies is leading on Exceptional and Extraordinary, a collaborative project with experts in medical history, disability and museums including Tony Heaton, SHAPE and Katherine Ott, National...
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A first for Leicester for environmental impact
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/a-first-for-leicester-for-environmental-impact
Leicester has increased its position in a league table of UK universities’ environmental and ethical performance, for the first time achieving a ‘First Class’ rating.
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27th November 2015 Sol 1176
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2015/11/27/27th-november-2015-sol-1176/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on November 27, 2015 We have reached the Bagnold Dunes and are driving through a gap. The dark colour is due to the iron and magnesium-rich composition of the sand grains (minerals like olivine and pyroxene).