May 2011
Paper cranes and piano music raise funds for Japan
Pianist Mariko Terashi used her recent performance at Embrace Arts to help tsunami victims.
World premiere of The Marital Bed - next production from Drama Soc
LU Theatre present their latest production on 19 and 20 June.
Institute of Physics honours Engineering Professor
A week of awards and distinctions from all corners of the University concludes with the award of a Fellowship of the Institute of Physics to Professor John Fothergill.
A fistful of awards: Corporate Affairs Division triumphs in Leeds
Leicester picked up no fewer than five awards last night at the 2011 Heist Awards for Education Marketing.
Leicester Professor appointed to national research council
Professor Paul Monks has taken on a senior position with the Natural Environment Research Council
Library facility honours late Pro-Chancellor
Postgraduate zone renamed as Nicholas Corah Graduate School Reading Room.
Criminology Distance Learning Open Afternoon, 1 June
A chance to find out about studying criminology from home.
Young archaeologists take a trip to Flag Fen
Young archaeology enthusiasts recently had a great opportunity to meet Time Team regular Professor Francis Pryor and see his astonishing discovery firsthand thanks to the University of Leicester.
University of Leicester in the News: 16 - 22 May
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media
Leicester historian plays 'Double-top Domesday'
This afternoon, Dr Richard Jones from our School of Historical Studies is a guest on the Radio 4 programme Making History.
Public lecture on 'The Architecture of Hurry'
The Centre for Urban History presents its annual lecture on 24 May.
Breathe easy: Leicester scientists model lungs
All of us are unique but when it comes to your lungs that isn’t always a good thing. A project led by the University of Leicester is taking a pioneering approach to personalising lung treatments.
How cells talk to each other, and why it matters
At the next professorial inaugural lecture on 24 May, you can hear the answer from Professor Nick Brindle.
International workshop on astrometric ESA mission - presentations online
A three-day international workshop last month discussed a forthcoming ESA mission to map a thousand million stars.
Tigers tone up for Twickers at the University
If the Leicester Tigers clinch the Premiership rugby title the University can definitely claim an assist.
Injury puts brakes on cycle challenge
He was a stone’s throw from 2,300 miles into his mammoth cycle ride, but Ian Reeds has been forced to call a halt to his trip due to an injury.
