News Archive
Archbishop Desmond Tutu to meet team behind Search for Richard III
South African social rights activist to be briefed on the historic Grey Friars project during visit to University of Leicester
Leicester researchers present findings at Parkinson’s conference
Study reveals important genetic clues about the origins of Parkinson’s
New forensic science institute to open this month at University of Leicester
Centre aims to help police forces with some of the requests previously handled by the former Forensic Science Service
Key figures in Richard III search tell of ‘huge shock’ of skeleton discovery
Michael Ibsen and Dr John Ashdown-Hill recount their reactions to news of Grey Friars find.
Fitting together the pieces of the jigsaw mind
Free University of Leicester lecture will give clues to better understanding of the human brain
Archaeologists reveal Victorians were within inches of remains
University of Leicester discovers that skeleton faced a battle with Victorian builders
Genes, yeast and neurodegeneration: the next GENIE public lectures
Department of Genetics Public Engagement Lectures on 9 October make genetics more accessible by discussing topical issues.
Leicester's tribute to ‘Father of Genetic Fingerprinting’
Sir Alec Jeffreys retires after 35 years, but he will still keep his acquaintance with the University
Greyfriars Project: protecting the archaeology
Infilling of trenches starts this week, protecting the underlying archaeology for the future.
Leicester announces Forensic Institute named after DNA fingerprinting pioneer
The Alec Jeffreys Forensic Science Institute is a new multi-disciplinary centre at the University of Leicester aiming to help UK police forces solve out-of-the-ordinary crimes.
University songsmiths set to rock Summer Sundae
Staff and graduates to play Leicester music festival
Banana genome sequence unzipped
Leicester botanist contributes to important breakthrough with far-reaching consequences.
Summer schools give budding scientists a head start
Talented A-level students enjoy a week of university science and technology study.
DNA fingerprinting pioneer immortalised on canvas
A new painting of Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys has been unveiled here at the University.
Cancer expertise at Leicester enhanced with new appointments
Quartet of knowledgeable specialists appointed to cancer research positions.
The Week in University News: 5 – 11 May 2012
Ex-servicemen in prison; 'switching off' brain cell death; virtual genetics experiments; and why the prevalence of murder varies throughout history.
Lung disease research showcased at prestigious London event
GENIE leads Leicester team to Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2012.
