August 2011
Food, Drink and Networking at the University of Leicester
Some of the UK’s well-known firms will be represented at a trade show at the end of August which aims to boost exports in the food and drink sector.
University of Leicester in the News: 25 – 7 August 2011
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media
Charles in charge: decisive Civil War battle recreated in audio form
Leicester historian develops Naseby guide for visually impaired visitors.
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.
Leicester experts talk to BBC about riots
University of Leicester academics explain the difference between civil unrest now and in the 1980s, and the relevance of social media.
Archaeology summer school at Burrough Hill
School pupils join University of Leicester students in unearthing Iron Age remains.
Vintage Leicester ragmag for sale on eBay
A rare chance to buy a piece of history - the 1968 edition of ‘Lucifer’.
Good in attack, strong in defence: military sports book up for prize
Award nomination for Leicester historian’s book on squaddies in sports kit.
Leicester graduates in the news: Harmeet Chawla
Canadian paediatrician who trained among remote Inuit communities.
What's on this week at the University of Leicester
Events from Monday 8 August to Sunday 14 August 2011.
Use our university: TV personality's message to businesses
Tomorrow’s World presenter Maggie Philbin has written about the benefits of a University of Leicester Innovation Partnership in the Leicester Mercury
Honorary graduate in Horrid movie
Leicester-born actress and honorary degree recipient Parminder Nagra stars in the new Horrid Henry movie.
High impact MA research in the School of Education
A postgraduate student in the School of Education has been awarded a grant for an ambitious study into language testing.
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.
Creative writer blogs on weird writings for Guardian
Damien Walter has secured his own blog for the national newspaper’s book section.
Royal Society of Chemistry honour for University biochemist
A researcher has been honoured by the Royal Society of Chemistry as part of a UK-wide research team in biological chemistry.
