University of Leicester

The University of Leicester is a public research university based in Leicester, England

A newly developed algorithm can spot depression in Twitter users with 88.39 percent accuracy

Could it be: The first radio emission collected from a planet beyond our solar system?

“Free trade” in a micro-renewables peer-to-peer energy market

Households and businesses that generate their own power through micro-renewables, such as solar panels and wind turbines, may soon be able to decide where to distribute their extra energy thanks to funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The UK has seen an increase in the uptake of micro-generation, in which individuals or organisations

“Free trade” in a micro-renewables peer-to-peer energy market

Robots that could correct their own errors on-the-fly and learn from each other

New stochastic separation theorems proved by University of Leicester mathematicians could enhance capabilities of artificial intelligence Errors in Artificial Intelligence which would normally take a considerable amount of time to resolve could be corrected immediately with the help of new research from the University of Leicester. Researchers from the University of Leicester’s Department of Mathematics

Robots that could correct their own errors on-the-fly and learn from each other

New drug that restores memory loss and prolongs life for Alzheimer’s mice

Breakthrough findings demonstrate a possible target and potential drug treatment to restore memory loss and extend life span in mice with neurodegeneration “We have treated mice with a new type of drug, and found that these drugs can not only improve symptoms of brain degeneration, such as cognitive decline, but can also extend the life-span

New drug that restores memory loss and prolongs life for Alzheimer’s mice

Asthma pill could reduce symptoms in severe sufferers

University of Leicester researcher in potential medical breakthrough “This new drug could be a game changer for future treatment of asthma” – Professor Chris Brightling, NIHR Senior Research Fellow at the University of Leicester The first new asthma pill for nearly 20 years has the power to significantly reduce the severity of the condition, a

Asthma pill could reduce symptoms in severe sufferers

“GPS in space”: NPL and University of Leicester bring autonomous interplanetary travel closer to reality

An accurate method for spacecraft navigation takes a leap forward today as the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the University of Leicester publish a paper that reveals a spacecraft’s position in space in the direction of a particular pulsar can be calculated autonomously, using a small X-ray telescope on board the craft, to an accuracy

“GPS in space”: NPL and University of Leicester bring autonomous interplanetary travel closer to reality

Mars’ surface revealed in unprecedented detail via revolutionary image technique

The surface of Mars – including the location of Beagle-2 – has been shown in unprecedented detail by UCL scientists using a revolutionary image stacking and matching technique. Exciting pictures of the Beagle-2 lander, the ancient lakebeds discovered by NASA’s Curiosity rover, NASA’s MER-A rover tracks and Home Plate’s rocks have been released by the

Mars’ surface revealed in unprecedented detail via revolutionary image technique

Human impact has created a ‘plastic planet’

University of Leicester researchers lead Anthropocene study into lasting effects of plastic on land and oceans · Evidence suggests Earth is entering an ‘Age of Plastic’ · Plastics can travel thousands of miles and get caught up in ‘oceanic garbage patches’ · If all the plastic made in the last few decades was clingfilm there

Human impact has created a ‘plastic planet’

New satellite imaging approach could significantly reduce search areas for missing boats and planes

New satellite imaging concept proposed by University of Leicester-led team could significantly reduce search areas for missing boats and planes Concept uses satellite technology already in orbit to take images of sea Enables ship and plane movement to be pinpointed to much more accuracy Data can be used when vessels are lost at sea to

New satellite imaging approach could significantly reduce search areas for missing boats and planes

Liquid helium offers a gateway to a whole new branch of chemistry

This is really just the beginning of a new branch of chemistry . . . A collaboration between researchers at the Universities of Leicester and Innsbruck has developed a completely new way of forming charged molecules which offers tremendous potential for new areas of chemical research. Professor Andrew Ellis from our Department of Chemistry has

Liquid helium offers a gateway to a whole new branch of chemistry

UK-based chemists report ‘designer proteins’ breakthrough

A potential breakthrough in techniques to develop drugs to treat diseases as diverse as cancer and Alzheimer’s has been reported by chemists at the University of Leicester in the UK. The Jamieson Research Group in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Leicester claim to have developed a new process for generating a specific

UK-based chemists report ‘designer proteins’ breakthrough

New recyclable MDF could help solve UK waste problem

Natural sources including potatoes help to create new award-winning product A new biodegradable and recyclable form of medium density fibreboard (MDF) has been created that could dramatically reduce the problem of future waste. Today (31 October), Professor Andrew Abbott is awarded the Royal Society Brian Mercer Award for Innovation 2013 that will help him make

New recyclable MDF could help solve UK waste problem

Bacteria-eating viruses to aid in ‘war on superbugs’

Our researchers discover use for phages in fighting Clostridium difficile A specialist team of scientists from our Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation has isolated viruses that eat bacteria – called phages – to specifically target the highly infectious hospital superbug Clostridium difficile (C. diff). Since the discovery of the first antibiotic – penicillin – antibiotics have been heralded as the ‘silver

Bacteria-eating viruses to aid in ‘war on superbugs’

Insect study could help boost prosthetic limb development

University of Leicester study shows insects can move without muscles using ‘clever biomechanical tricks’ Neurobiologists from the University of Leicester have shown that insect limbs can move without muscles – a finding that may provide engineers with new ways to improve the control of robotic and prosthetic limbs. The study, published today in the journal Current

Insect study could help boost prosthetic limb development

Brain and Eye Combined Monitoring Breakthrough Could Lead to Fewer Road Accidents

Latest advances in capturing data on brain activity and eye movement are being combined to open up a host of ‘mind reading’ possibilities for the future. These include the potential development of a system that can detect when drivers are in danger of falling asleep at the wheel. The research has been undertaken at the

Brain and Eye Combined Monitoring Breakthrough Could Lead to Fewer Road Accidents

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Leicester hospital waiting lists three times higher than 2011 – but progress is being made
The number of people waiting for non-emergency care at Leicester hospitals is around three times higher than in 2011 – a year into the Conservatives' 14-year Government. There were 111,037 people on ...
ITV Long Lost Family: Abandoned baby turned professor seeks Leicester relatives
Four years ago, Liz contacted the Long Lost Family team, hoping to be featured on the hit programme. The breakthrough came in October 2023, when Liz received an unexpected call from the series's ...
Taking a dip in dirty water? Here's how to tell if Oklahoma rivers, lakes are safe to swim
It can be harder to tell if it's safe to swim in a lake, river or the ocean. But pools aren't risk-free, water quality experts said.
DMU and FABRIC announce distinctive research centre for dance
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) and strategic dance organisation FABRIC, are collaborating on creating a distinctive research centre for dance in the Midlands. DMU's Pete Shenton and Sally ...
Aiyawatt honoured by University of Leicester
Aiyawatt received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws during a graduation ceremony held at De Montfort Hall, Leicester, on Tuesday. Aiyawatt became CEO and chairman of duty free retailer, King Power, and ...

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Archaeologists discover 'mysterious' feature of Roman villa in UK countryside
A group of archaeology students from the University of Leicester have made a significant discovery in the Leicestershire countryside. A "mysterious" feature lying within the remains of a Roman villa ...
Archaeology Students Reveal 230-Foot Roman Villa With 'Mysterious' Feature
University of Leicester The field in which the villa is located has ... Three years ago, ULAS archaeologists announced the discovery of another Roman villa, located in the neighboring county of ...
University of Leicester
The university established itself as a research-led university is most famous for the invention of genetic fingerprinting and contributing to the discovery and identification of the remains of ...
Watch The Earls of Leicester at the Paste Sessions From MerleFest
In this installment, watch The Earls of Leicester (pronounced “Lester”) pay tribute to the legacy of bluegrass legends Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. Guitarist Shawn Camp takes lead vocal ...
Student finds six Roman pots during community dig
University of Leicester Some of the pots had holes in ... such as money boxes or as a religious offering. "This fascinating discovery has generated huge interest and excitement amongst team ...