The sixth annual Festival of Postgraduate Research will take place on Thursday 24 June 2010. The call for papers is now open. Deadline for applications: 11th February.

Scientists identify first genetic variant linked to biological ageing in humans - 08/02/10

Discovery has important implications for the understanding of cancer and age associated diseases

Neuroscience at heart of Jorge Luis Borges’ literature - 04/02/10

Scientist sheds new light on the works of the great Argentinean writer

'Instincts, equations and sketchy solutions'

Annual Industry Lecture in the Department of Engineering, hosted by Jem Stansfield of BBC's 'Bang Goes the Theory' Wednesday 10 February.

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EVENTS

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University of Leicester Public & Voluntary Sector Fair - 10/02/10

Over 25 organisations will be offering a wide range of opportunities from graduate training schemes, to work placements and volunteering opportunities.

'Journalism and Democracy in the New Media Age' - 10/02/10

Department of Media and Communications visiting speaker seminar by Dr Natalie Fenton

Sarah Millican presents 'Typical Woman' - 14/02/10

Comedy at The Richard Attenborough Centre