August 2011
New futuristic 'sick bay' unveiled by University of Leicester
Star Trek’s Dr ‘Bones’ McCoy would feel right at home working with a new high-tech medical bed developed by a cross-disciplinary team from the University and the University Hospitals of Leicester.
Heart sculpture 'stranded' at Highcross shopping centre
The next time you go shopping, look out for the new sculpture installed in the Highcross – and why not contribute to our Cardiovascular Research Centre appeal at the same time?
Lights out: Leicester astronomers detect star falling into a black hole
For the first time, a massive black hole has been caught in the act of swallowing up a star.
Leicester scientists demonstrate air quality monitoring capability to CNN
News network stops off in Leicester on the ‘Road to Durban’.
Nut allergy seen as a 'fad', say Leicester scientists
Potentially life-threatening and a constant risk – but are we taking nut allergies seriously enough?
Research reveals need for more medical monitoring
Patients treated with antipsychotic medication are at a high risk of metabolic problems yet are not offered regular monitoring, according to a University of Leicester study.
Far-flung forensics: Australian police scientist visits Leicester
Forensic scientists at the University of Leicester received a visit from Brett Scott, a representative of the Australian Federal Police, last month.
Archaeology summer school at Burrough Hill
School pupils join University of Leicester students in unearthing Iron Age remains.
Lottery fund boosts local history project
The University of Leicester is working with Leicestershire Victoria Country Trust to research the history of twenty-seven towns and villages in and around the Charnwood Forest area of Leicestershire.
British Heart Foundation backs Cardiovascular Research at Leicester
Major new funding in Cell Physiology and Pharmacology.
