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New clues about why non-smokers, as well as smokers, develop chronic lung disease revealed
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/25-copd
chest xray showing lungs|Researchers reveal findings that explain why some people who have never smoked develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Weapons of plant production
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/sustaining-world/plant-production
Professor Pat Heslop-Harrison researches the modification of genetic makeup to make stronger and healthier species of plants to help tackle poverty and ensure survival.
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Human Tissue Bank privacy notice
https://le.ac.uk/policies/privacy/research/human-tissue-bank
Read the University of Leicester's Human Tissue Bank privacy notice.
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Ramadan course means Muslims with type 2 diabetes can fast safely
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/january/11-ramadan-course-means-muslims-with-type-2-diabetes-can-fast-safely
Ramadan course means Muslims with type 2 diabetes can fast safely Melanie Davies and Kamlesh Khunti|Muslims in Leicester with type 2 diabetes who are planning to fast during Ramadan are being given the chance to learn how to do it safely as part of a new course.
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Up to 1 in 3 of older people with schizophrenia might have undiagnosed diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/october/03-diabetes-mental-health
Researchers linked with the University of Leicester have found high rates of diabetes in schizophrenia which is often overlooked.
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Research teams nominated for East Midlands awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-teams-nominated-for-east-midlands-awards
A leading cardiologist, the recruitment drive behind a physical activity study on teenage girls and a “pioneer” in helping the public understand research are among the Leicester-based nominations at an awards ceremony.
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Student profile - Bee
https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/student-profiles/bee-ahrc-midlands4cities-dtp
PhD candidate at the School of History, Politics and International Relations, funded via the AHRC Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership.
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Checklist for international students
https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/advice/checklist
A checklist for our international students offering guidance on how to prepare for coming to the UK, with links to useful websites.
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Postgraduate programmes
https://le.ac.uk/urban-history/study/postgraduate-programmes
Available degrees The Centre for Urban History offers Masters in Urban Conservation (accredited by hr Institute for Historic Building Conservation) and in Urban History (as a pathway of MA History). You can also study for a Masters by Research or PhD/MPhil.
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The 100 hours of work-related learning guarantee
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/careers/100-hours
The University of Leicester is offering guaranteed work-related learning for undergraduate students, as part of their degree.