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Mining big data
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/human-health/mining-big-data
Major trauma or life threatening injuries is the most likely cause of fatality in children and adults up to the age of 55 in the UK, causing some 3,000 hospital deaths a year.
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Competitions and awards
https://le.ac.uk/medicine/about/leicester-medical-society/competitions-and-awards
Essay competition 2021-22 250 Years ago the first hospital in Leicester was opened. Reflect on what inspired and challenged people then and now. Please see the Essay Prize flyer (PDF, 800KB).
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Memorial Page for Mark Pluciennik: Academic and staff blogs from the University of Leicester
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mark-pluciennik-memorial/
Academic and staff blogs from the University of Leicester
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Researchers develop new genetic tool to identify people at risk of coronary heart disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/researchers-develop-new-genetic-tool-to-identify-people-at-risk-of-coronary-heart-disease
A new genetic risk score that could help to identify individuals at risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) much earlier and potentially improve its prevention has been developed by a team including a University of Leicester Professor in research part-funded by the British Heart...
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Legislative responsibilities
https://le.ac.uk/dbs/legislative-responsibilities
The Division of Biomedical Services is committed to adhering to all laws and regulations in the use of animals in experiments and research.
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Distance learning
https://le.ac.uk/archaeology/study/distance-learning
We are world leaders in archaeology and ancient history programmes by distance learning, having taught students by distance learning for 20 years.
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Punk project supported by University of Leicester expert nominated for major National Lottery Award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/september/punk
A University of Leicester-supported, acclaimed exhibition celebrating the UK’s punk scene has been nominated for a National Lottery Award 2023.
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Leicester researcher scoops early career award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/april/dorothy-bishop-prize-researchers-leicester
Research Associate Dr Michael Biddle from the University of Leicester has been awarded an early career award for his work.
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Leicester DNA research presented to House of Commons Science and Technology Committee
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-dna-research-presented-to-house-of-commons-science-and-technology-committee
Written evidence from the University of Leicester about the future of DNA research in the UK has been presented to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s inquiry into genomics and genome editing.
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Initiatives
https://le.ac.uk/cite/sanctuary-seekers-unit/initiatives
Learn more about our initiatives, including Bright Path Futures, Ukraine support, Trauma-informed pedagogy and RefugEAP.