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Bizarre new fossils shed light on ancient plankton
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/fossils-plankton
Microfossils discovered by University of Leicester scientist date back half a billion years. Resembling modern-day algae, they provide insight into early life in our oceans.
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Finance expert honoured by University of Leicester half a century after graduation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/david-moore
A former University of Leicester student has attended his second graduation almost half a century after his first.
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Case studies
https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/genetics-and-ethics-and-law/epigenetics/case-studies
An introduction to epigenetics ethics and the resources available to students looking for help with their research.
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Tracking our Heritage
https://le.ac.uk/emoha/collections/all/tracking-our-heritage
The Tracking our Heritage collection is a combination of oral histories from former employees of the Peak Rail railway. Get more information about the collection.
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Varsity Victory for Team Leicester Cricket
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/team-leicester-cricket-varsity-victory
1pm, Friday 20 May, Fischer County Ground, Grace Rd, Leicester LE2 8AD Result: ULCC 148-4 in 20 overs beat DMUCC 123-6 off 20 overs Traditionally the smallest of the showcase Varsity events, the prospect of a game under the brand new floodlights at the Fischer County Ground...
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Students at Leicester encouraged to register for EU referendum
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/students-at-leicester-encouraged-to-register-for-eu-referendum
The University and our Students’ Union have spearheaded campaigns to highlight the importance of students registering to vote for the EU referendum.
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Leicester researchers develop novel heart pump to help people with heart failure
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/10-novel-new-pump-to-help-people-with-heart-failure
SZ92jwoXe1k|Dr David Adlam, Associate Professor and Interventional Cardiologist in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences and Piyal Samara-Ratna, Mechanical Engineer in the Space Research Centre, have joined forces to combine medical and space research to develop a pump...
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Protein levels in urine are reliable measure of effectiveness in kidney disease research says study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/14-protein-urine-kidney-disease
An international consortium of doctors and scientists, including members from Leicester’s Hospitals and the University of Leicester, has found that protein levels in urine are a reliable way to measure the effectiveness of a medicine, device or treatment on the progress of...
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Leicester team behind major study into the long-term impacts of COVID-19 is highly commended
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/june/covid-award
A Leicester team behind a major UK study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19 on hospitalised patients has been recognised by the Medical Research Council (MRC).
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Improving air quality in Nairobi
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/sustaining-world/air-quality-nairobi
Poor urban air quality is a major development issue globally, placing a huge burden on public health.