Citizen Sounds
Listen to soundscapes and interviews from our Citizens of Change.
Celebrating 10 years of the EXCEED Study (2013-2023)
In 2023, the EXCEED Study: a study of Genes, Environment and Health celebrated its 10th anniversary. To mark this special occasion, a series of 10 podcasts were recorded with Professor Turi King, and researchers who have used the EXCEED cohort to investigate a range of research questions. The series covers a broad range of topics including: lung function impairment, dynamic consent, the genetics of COVID-19, fatty liver disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, personalised exercise, thyroid disease, treatment resistant depression and cough as a side effect of blood pressure treatment.
Hear our history
Hear our history, by Michael Attenborough CBE. The Attenborough family, true Citizens of Change, have a strong connection with the University of Leicester. Michael talks about the history of the buildings on campus, along with the family connection to some of them.
King Richard III: podcast series
As we approach the 10th anniversary of the discovery and identification of the remains of King Richard III, listen to Turi King, Professor of Public Engagement and Genetics, as she brings together some of the key members of the project to talk about the fascinating story of one of the most ambitious archaeological projects ever attempted. Hear about the background, the discovery and the identification of the remains – and the implications for our understanding of history.
Research
Turi King, Professor of Public Engagement and Genetics, and co-presenter with Stacey Dooley of BBC Two’s DNA Family Secrets, chats to our researchers to find out about how their research is changing our understanding of this world, and things out of this world! Plug in your earphones and enjoy a listen.
Soundscapes
What noises do you hear in space. What does an unhealthy heart sound like? What is it like be providing health care in a natural disaster? Take a listen.