News and Events
Art meets science: geological tours of sculpture exhibition
Geologists reveal the secrets behind the stone in our Botanic Garden.
What’s all that ash? A Leicester expert’s view
The University of Leicester’s top volcanologist explains the science behind the headlines.
Don't ostracise this ostracod
A University of Leicester geologist and colleagues have described a new species of prehistoric crustacean, working from a 5mm-long fossil so well-preserved that they could even identify the sensory organ sticking out of its middle eye.
Are you ready for the Anthropocene?
Two Leicester geologists present the argument that recent human history constitutes a distinct geological epoch.
Seeking Solomon’s treasure
One of our Geologists went looking for seawater on a tropical island, but all he could find was tellurium and gold…
Leicester graduate photographs volcanic event
Vulcanology is, by its nature, an intermittent science. Most volcanoes spend most of their time doing not very much, so actually witnessing a volcanic event is a great thrill for any geologist.
