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• Pioneering Forensic Research

• Weaving Proteins at the Nanoscale

• 'Gone Gene Fishing': geneticists and chemists to solve genetic disorders

• New 'Spectroscopy Afternoon' dates

• Staff versus Students Cricket Match

• Dr Dai Davies awarded Teaching Fellowship

• Advance in 'Bullet Fingerprinting'

• A Nanotech book is published by Dr Max Ryadnov

• 'Plastic from Potatoes' at the Royal Society

• Prof Monks launches G-STEP

• Launch of Ionic Liquids Demonstrator Facility

• Prof Raven & Dr Pipirou receive RSC awards

• Prof Abbott awarded RSC medal

• Treatment that zaps prostate cancer cells developed by scientists

• Chemistry Excitement with Spectroscopy, Mars, Jelly & Ice Cream

• Chemistry Calling?Hands On Event

• New Pollution Radar Developed

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The Department of Chemistry at the University of Leicester is recognised both nationally and internationally both for its research and its excellence in teaching. Above all else it is a friendly and supportive environment in which to study and carry out research. We have state-of-the-art facilities for carrying out agenda setting research.
Our research interests are multidisciplinary focussing on diverse topics such as biological chemistry, green chemistry and atmospheric chemistry and laser spectroscopy. The research ranges from fundamental blue-sky work on bio-inspired nanomaterials to global studies of chemicals and their effect on climate change. We have substantial funding from industrial and government sponsored research. Recent research work has led to the formation of "spin-out" companies and 3 purpose built demonstrator units to display our technology to industry.
We offer a range of three and four year courses that reflect the modern needs for chemistry in industry and society. The chemistry degree programmes have full accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry. What sets us apart from other Departments is our dedication to providing student-focussed, multi-media methods to ensure high quality modern teaching.

STUDENTSHIPS and SCHOLARSHIPS

International Scholarships of £3,000 are available for academically gifted students accepted onto the Departmental PhD programme.

Fully funded scholarships are available for the Department's new MSc in Cancer Chemistry and the Department's MSc in Chemical Research are available.

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