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Research Videos
Hear from researchers at the University of Leicester about some of the outstanding work being carried out within the University - from English local history to exobiology, from solar cells to Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Click on the image or text link to read more and watch a short video on each topic.
The Art of Visual Perception - Professor Rodrigo Quian Quiroga
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This film takes a look at Professor Rodrigo Quian Quiroga'a research and recent exhibition with Mariano Molina. Professor Rodrigo Quian Quiroga works in collaboration with Dr. Sandra Dudley at Museum Studies, Dr. David Barrie, former director of the Art Fund, and Visual Artist Mariano Molina, to study principles of visual perception of art in the museum environment. |
Living La Vida Local - Dr Richard Jones
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Today we think nothing of eating New Zealand lamb or drinking South African wine - but there was a time, before mass transportation, when any food you didn’t grow yourself had to come from local sources. Dr Richard Jones from the University of Leicester’s Centre for Local History tried living for one month entirely on produce sourced from within a two-mile radius of his rural home. |
Defensins Research - Dr Edward Hollox
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Dr Ed Hollox from the University of Leicester’s Department of Genetics discusses his research into defensins, naturally occurring antibiotics within the human body. By studying DNA samples, he is able to show a correlation between multiple copies of defensin genes and inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis. |
Model Organisms: Drosophila - Professor Charalambos Kyriacou
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Professor Bambos Kyriacou from the University of Leicester’s Department of Genetics explains the importance of the humble fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, as a model for human medical research. He also discusses his specialist area, biorhythms, and how they affect our health. Part of the Model Organisms video series. |
Model Organisms: Yeast - Professor Rhona Borts
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Professor Rhona Borts from the University of Leicester’s Department of Genetics explains that baker’s yeast is actually a micro-organism (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) which, despite its simplicity, can be used as a model for medical research into aspects of human health. Part of the Model Organisms video series. |
ExoMars - Professor Mark Sims
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ExoMars is a joint NASA/ESA mission to look for signs of life on the red planet, set to launch in 2018. Professor Mark Sims from the University of Leicester’s Department of Physics and Astronomy talks about the University’s involvement in the project which involves the design and construction of three instruments on the spacecraft. |
Studying Huntington's Disease Using Model Organisms - Dr Flaviano Giorgini
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Dr Flavio Giorgini from the University of Leicester’s Department of Genetics discusses his research into Huntington’s disease and how simple organisms such as fruit flies and even baker’s yeast can be used as models, providing insights into the molecular basis for serious medical conditions. Part of the Model Organisms video series. |
Leicester Cardiovascular BRU
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Professor Nilesh Samani and Professor Bryan Williams, both from the University of Leicester’s Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, introduce the Leicester Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Unit (BRU). A collaboration between the University and the local hospital trust, the BRU provides researchers with invaluable data on cardiovascular conditions. |
Thin Film Solar Cell Technology - Professor Chris Binns
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Professor Chris Binns from the University of Leicester’s Department of Physics and Astronomy talks about a revolutionary new form of photovoltaic solar panel. In collaboration with a Norwegian company, Leicester researchers are developing a film of nanoparticles so thin that it could be painted onto windows, collecting solar energy without significantly affecting a building’s design. |
Ionic Liquids
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A silent loop, designed for playing on public screens during open days, about the nature and many uses of ionic liquids. These are non-aqueous, environmentally friendly substances which can be used instead of acids and other hazardous chemicals for industrial processes such as electroplating. |
