University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: Experience what it's like to study medicine at the University of Leicester in this virtual taster session exploring sepsis. You will learn how the infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to shut down and for Drs to enter a race against time. Suitable for students in Year 11 and Year 12. This event is

University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: Come along to this virtual talk to learn more about applying to medicine: from choosing the right university, to understanding the entry requirements (including work experience, UCAT and MMIs). Suitable for students in Year 12. This event is suitable for: Year 12 How to book a place: You can book your FREE place on this webpage. You will then be sent

University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: Generally speaking, blowing up a star in the lab is frowned upon because a) it would destroy the Earth and b) the star won't fit in the lab in the first place. As an astrophysicist, however, our labs are the universe and no-one seems to object when it is the one blowing things up. An astrophysicist's

University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: We think of archaeology as the study of the past. But what does archaeology have to do with the worlds of today and tomorrow? How can thinking like an archaeologist help to build better futures? This taster lecture will explore how archaeological thinking is able to challenge many of the problems we face today. This event

University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: When Donald Trump re-entered the White House in January 2025, there remained uncertainty about what to expect. Such ambiguity was unusual for a president beginning their 2nd term, but the circumstances of Trump's return to office were themselves extraordinary. Hence, there was reason to think that Trump 2.0 would be more than just a re-run

University hosting: University of Leicester Location: Online Event Information: When firms want to expand and grow, they may need bigger factories, more inventory, and more staff. Where do they get the additional cash from to fund this? Firms can borrow the money or get it from investors. The choice made here, whether or not to borrow the needed funds, can determine the success or failure