April 2011
Leicester scientists discover 'trigger' for anxiety
An international team led by University of Leicester researchers has made an astounding breakthrough in uncovering the biological cause of stress disorders.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu to receive honorary degree
Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and internationally renowned as a campaigner for peace and justice, Archbishop Tutu will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters in the University of Leicester’s summer graduation ceremonies this year.
Leicester graduates in the news: I Am in Love
Yes, you read that right. I Am in Love are a Leicester-based pop/rock band with four University of Leicester graduates in their five-person line up.
Poster prizes for PhD students probing prints
Research into the detection of fingerprints has helped three PhD students in our Department of Chemistry to win prizes at the London and South East Student Forensic Conference.
Leicester graduates in the news: Peh Suat Cheng
The Malaysia Star reports that Leicester graduate Professor Dr Peh Suat Cheng has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences at UCSI University.
What's on this week at the University of Leicester
Events from Monday 25 April to Sunday 1 May 2011.
Leicester-led research identifies a new treatment for heart attacks
A new pathway that could lead somewhere very interesting indeed.
Leicester psychologists highlight risk of academic 'burnout'
They have the best of intentions, but it is the most supportive academics that are most likely to suffer from work-related 'burnout', according to a study by clinical psychologists.
Pixels, HUDs and violence: new study of the psychology of videogames
A University of Leicester Masters student has begun a research project on male videogamers and is looking for participants.
Pass it on: we've got an award for our knowledge transfer
The University of Leicester was one of ten winners chosen at the the Intellectual Property Office's highly-competitive 2011 Fast Forward Competition.
Free-flow turbines workshop on 6 May
Exploring the engineering challenges of hydroelectric generation without damming.
Leicester academic predicts a future for newspapers
Public lecture in Jamaica suggests death of print is a long way off.
Leicester management team nominated for Times Higher award
The University of Leicester has been shortlisted for the prestigious Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards or 'Thelmas'.
What's on this week at the University of Leicester
Events from Monday 18 April to Sunday 24 April 2011.
Awards for lifelong learners
The Institute of Lifelong Learning recently held a ceremony at which more than 170 students received the awards which they had worked towards.
Leicester archaeologist receives Golden Trowel
Magazine award for PhD student’s work uncovering hoard of Roman coins.
2011 Sculpture in the Garden dates announced
Clear your diary – the University’s annual sculpture exhibition returns once again to the Harold Martin Botanic Garden this summer.
Leicester historian in 'Greatest General' debate
Oliver Cromwell loses out at the last hurdle to Arthur Wellesley and ‘Uncle Bill’.
See the David Wilson Library on the big screen
Oranges and Sunshine: new film partially shot at University of Leicester.
