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NATIONAL

Further Education Today: Newman degree ceremonies

Architecture Today: Feature on new building construction where the University provided archaeological services

The Voice, 1 Nov: Study by Criminology into rural racism backs CRE claim of rural apartheid

Scottish Daily Express, 1 Nov: Mass Communications study into increased portrayal of booze in TV soaps

The Guardian, 2 Nov: Obituary on Bryan Wilson

The Independent, 4 Nov; The Guardian (4 Nov); London Evening Standard (4 Nov) Ananova (4 Nov) BBC News on line(4 Nov): Burgess report suggests degree classification system may be scrapped

The Times, 4 Nov; THES (5 Nov): Leicester cited in top 200 universities in the world

The Guardian, 4 Nov: New on line Historical Directories launched at Leicester

THES, 5 Nov: Article by Professor Burgess on changes to degree classification system

Daily Telegraph, 10 Nov: Comment by John Clare of proposed abolition of degree classifications

The Weekly News, 6 Nov: Stalking Study by Dr Lorraine Sheridan, Psychology

The Guardian, 10 Nov: How stores use various methods to encourage spending- including piped music (Psychology study)

The Guardian, 11 Nov: Feature on radicalism within Islam

THES 12 Nov, Profile of Sir Martin Harris who began his career at Leicester

Sunday Herald, 14 Nov: Profile of Sir Tom McKillop, Pro-Chancellor at Leicester

THES, 19 Nov: Letter by Chris Duke re lifelong learning

Financial Times, 18 Nov: Nicholas Watkins comments that ban on hunting is a restriction of freedom

The Times, 19 Nov: Keith Snell comments on life in Victorian times for genealogy feature

THES, 26 Nov: Letter by Andrew Colman, Psychology

Financial Times, 27 Nov: University spinouts- refers to initiatives at Leicester

The Guardian, 30 Nov: Feature on impact of tougher immigration controls on international student recruitment- cites ClareTaylor, Welfare.

THES, 26 Nov: Review of monthly conferences - Clive Hollin is speaker at one conference

The Scotsman, 22 Nov: Letter by Prof Richard Rodger re Edinburgh City Archives

The Independent, 22 Nov: Launch of Swift space observatory

The Guardian, 24 Nov; Daily Telegraph (24 Nov and 25 Nov): Senior Law Lord Justice Sedley backs call for DNA database during annual law lecture at University

The Guardian, 25 Nov: Feature on the contenders for Chief Exec of the FA, including Richard Bowker, Leicester grad

The Times, 27 Nov: Profile of ‘Business Big shot’ Ken Bodfish, leader of Brighton and Hove City Council- a Leicester social sciences grad

Independent on Sunday, 28 Nov: Celebrity worship study by John Maltby, Psychology

MAGAZINES

Zoo Magazine: Football’s drug shame- quotes Professor Ivan Waddington who was involved in study

B, Nov; Scottish Sunday Mail (14 Nov): Psychology study into Celebrity Worship Syndrome

Education Journal, Nov: Research into professional development and the beginner teacher by School of Education

Professional Security, Nov 2004: Professor Martin Gill reports on survey that identified importance of uniformed security officers in battle against crime

Cost Sector Catering, Nov: Students involved in Fairtrade venture

Fish and Chips and Fast Food, Nov: Report on Dr Allan Mills who investigated salt shakers

Disability Now, Nov: Feature in Communication Matters conference which has moved to Leicester

Laboratory News; Beverage Manager, Nov; Food Manufacture (Nov): Enzyme discovery could revolutionise brewing-Leicester biochemistry research (Sutcliffe and Scrutton)

Safety Practitioner, Nov: Leicester student employed by IOSH as part of STEP initiative helps to develop website

Spectroscopy Europe, 6 Nov: details of conference to be held by Department of Chemistry

The Engineer, 5 Nov: Swift satellite launch

Select Magazine, Nov: New Historic UK directories on line at Library

Training Journal, Nov: Feature on Professor Gilly Salmon, new Professor of eLearning at Leicester

New Civil Engineer, 25 Nov: feature of use of geophysical surveying techniques- cites equipment built at University

The Business Magazine, Nov: Leicester graduate Terry Scriven is new Chair of the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight LSC

Drapers, 20 Nov: Feature on how to beat retail cheats quotes Professor Martin Gill, Criminology

Utility Weekly, 26 Nov: Martin Fitch, Centre for Utility Consumer Law, cited in feature on fuel poverty

LOCAL

Derbyshire Times (25): James Herzig to go to Peru to help needy patients before starting medical degree at Leicester

Kettering Evening Telegraph (26): Feature on Dr Tony Cook, manager of Newton Field Centre, who is a Leicester doctoral graduate.

Kirklees Business News, Nov: Rise in business crime- study in Criminology (Martin Gill)

The Street, Nov: List of inaugural lectures at University

Oxford Today, Nov: Honorary Degree for Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys

Derby Evening Telegraph, 1 Nov and 4 Nov: Professor David Llewellyn- Jones to address Derby Natural History Society

Leicester Mercury, 3 Nov: Story on graduate who is fighting decision to be deported after nearly 10 years in UK

Leicester Mercury, 3 Nov: Research grants for heart disease study at Leicester

West Briton, 4 Nov: MA Museum Studies student to evaluate exhibition at Falmouth Art Gallery

Leicester Mercury, 4 Nov: Professor Samani (Cardiology) comments faster treatment at heart unit

Leicester Mercury, 4 Nov: Publicity for inaugural lectures at University

Leicester Mercury, 4 Nov: Picture story on student volunteers who helped paint murals at a local school

Leicester Mercury, 6 Nov: Swift mission delayed

Eastern Daily Press, 6 Nov: Four species of birds facing decline-Leicester study suggest insect food scarcity

Heartland Evening News, 9 Nov: Varsity soccer match

Leicester Mercury, 8 Nov: International award for Dr Simon Moller

Leicester Mercury, 3 Nov and 8 Nov: Bosses urged to see cult film The Corporation by Martin Parker (Management Centre)

Leicester Mercury, 8 Nov: Swift satellite to carry plaque in memory of University scientist

Leicester Mercury, 8 Nov: Picture story on ancient game played at University as part of widening participation

Leicester Mercury, 9 Nov and 10 Nov: Leicester professor joins Government think tank on crime

Leicester Mercury, 9 Nov: Lecture by Richard Buckley at Donington Le Heath Manor House

Leicester Mercury, 9 Nov: Bombay Dreams band to perform at University

Leicester Mercury, 10 Nov: University graduate is appointed head of worldwide organisation-International Council of Museums

Leicester Mercury, 10 Nov: GIS event at University

Kettering Evening Telegraph, 11 Nov: Return to teaching- profile of 55-year old man who left senior post in industry to return to teaching

St Helens Star, 11 Nov: Rocket launch event for schoolchildren- Rob O’Brien (Physics and Astronomy) participates

Oadby and Wigston Mail 11 Nov; South Wales Evening Post (5 Nov) : Design for successor to Beagle 2 unveiled

Leicester Mercury, 11 Nov: Sponsored fast for charity at University

Leicester Mercury, 11 Nov: Prof Kilian Mellon receives award for study into bladder and prostrate cancer

Stoke on Trent Sentinel, 14 Nov; Plymouth Evening Herald (24 Nov); Gloucester Citizen (24 Nov); Gloucestershire Echo (24 Nov); Portsmouth News (6 Nov) : Lincolnshire Echo (4 Nov); Wolverhampton Express and Star (4Nov); York Evening Press (4 Nov); Leicester Mercury (4 Nov); Shropshire Star (4 Nov); Liverpool Daily Post (4 Nov); Dundee Courier and Advertiser (4 Nov); Yorkshire Post (4 Nov) - Degree qualifications need changing,- review chaired by Professor Burgess

Western Mail, 15 Nov; Glasgow Herald (16 Nov); Leicester Mercury (17 Nov): Celebrity worship syndrome study by John Maltby (Psychology)

Leicester Mercury, 15 Nov: Picture story on Li Heping who is raising awareness of the plight of Falun Gong practitioners in China

Leicester Mercury, 15 Nov: Students raise £700 for meningitis research

Leicester Mercury, 16 Nov: Review of musical drama –Proteus Orchestra and University Singers

Leicester Mercury, 16 Nov: Feature on building programmes at University

Leicester Mercury, 16 Nov: Business news diary note of even open to Leicester students

Western Mail, 17 Nov: Deloitte recruits nine graduates- including Leicester grads

Wolverhampton Express and Star, 17 Nov; Belfast Telegraph (17 Nov); Aberdeen Press and Journal (17 Nov); Shropshire Star (17 Nov); Sandwell Express and Star (17 Nov) Huddersfield Daily Examiner (17 Nov); Leicester Mercury (17 Nov): Psoriasis breakthrough by Prof Richard Trembath

Leicester Mercury, 17 Nov: Student in line for major award- Mark McLeod –one of 10 finalists for UK Erasmus Student Prize

Leicester Mercury, 17 Nov: Picture story on launch preparations for Swift satellite

The Epworth Bells and Crowle Advertiser, 18 Nov: East Midlands Science, Innovation and Industry Council formed – Professor Burgess quoted as Chair of EMUA

Hereford Times, 18 Nov: Medical student Abigail Pascoe raising funds for trip to Tanzania

Leicester Mercury, 18 Nov: Feature on attire of Islamic students on campus

Leicester Mercury, 18 Nov: Vitamin C study at Leicester

South Shields Gazette, 18 Nov: Music and mood study at Leicester and Keele

Leicester Mercury, 19 Nov: Hope Foundation funds research into cancer

Leicester Mercury, 19 Nov: Swift launch delayed

Leicester Mercury, 19 Nov: Taala, from Bombay Dreams, to perform at RAC

Heartland Evening News, 20 Nov: Band competition to take place in Students’ Union

Cambridge Evening News, 20 Nov: Profile of David Attenborough whose father was Principal of the University College

Leicester Mercury, 24 Nov: Swift set for lift-off

Leicester Mercury, 22 Nov: I-science degree launched at Leicester

Leicester Mercury, 22 Nov: Picture story on Swift launch

Leicester Mercury, 23 Nov: Science Learning Centre launched at Leicester

Leicester Mercury, 24 Nov: Maiden speech in House of Commons by Parmjit Singh Gill attacks tuition fees

Leicester Mercury, 24 Nov: Research grants for diabetes study awarded to Leicester

Leicester Mercury, 24 Nov: Lecture by Chris Brightling looks at lung health

Leicester Mercury, 24 Nov: Death clock gene study at Leicester-Prof Samani

Leicester Mercury, 24 Nov: First Person column by David Johnson (Historical Studies) on what is news/media agenda

Leicester Mercury, Nov 25: Feature of food and branding quotes expert view from Roger Dickinson, Mass Communications

Leicester Mercury, 25 Nov: Bollywood article mentions first film shot at Leicester

Leicester Mercury, 25 Nov: Senior Law Lord Justice Sedley backs call for DNA database during annual law lecture at University

Leicester Mercury, 25 Nov: Book a year is produced by Michael Lynch- latest is one on Nazi Germany

Leicester Mercury, 26 Nov: University plays key role in making tougher metal coatings- Chemistry

Leicester Mercury, 26 Nov: Preview of Amadeus to be staged at University

Leicester Mercury, 26 Nov: Safe lift-off for Swift Satellite- quotes Julian Osborne and Alan Wells

Lincolnshire Echo, 26 Nov: Princes Trust award for man due to embark on Leicester foundation degree

Stamford Herald and Post, 26 Nov: Talk by Prof Siveter (Geology) at Tinwell village hall

Bristol Evening Post, 27 Nov: Psoriasis breakthrough by Professor Richard Trembath

Leicester Mercury, 27 Nov: John Williams (Sociology) comments on similarities and differences between football and rugby fans

Leicester Mercury, 29 Nov: Drawings of halls of residences on display at Vaughan College

Leicester Mercury, 29 Nov: Event to help Loros at Charles Wilson building

Leicester Mercury, 29 Nov: Origami cranes given by international students to hospital patients

Leicester Mercury, 30 Nov: Feature on choice of degree- picture story on Chris Higham, president of the Students’ Union]