May 2011
Infants affected by parent rows, study finds
An international team of researchers have warned that keeping your baby sound asleep may take more than tip-toeing around the cot.
Leicester hosts regional leg of the Social Science Roadshow
The Campaign for Social Science rolls into town next Thursday when Leicester is the East Midlands venue for the campaign’s 2011 roadshow.
Watch a video about the new blood pressure device that looks like a watch
RSM briefing about innovative new blood pressure monitor developed at Leicester.
Gold Standard for green Union
Our Students’ Union has been awarded a Gold Standard in the NUS Green Impact scheme which encourages environmental innovation.
University of Leicester in the News: 11 April – 8 May
A regular review of coverage of the University in the media
Conference and radio programme ask: When did the Anthropocene start?
Geologists from Leicester are in London today convening a conference at the Geological Society on the dawn of a new epoch.
Make a name for yourself here
The University of Leicester has launched a competition to find 10 future world class research leaders.
The practical application of university research - Free public lecture on 17 May
If you have ever wondered how theoretical research at the University transfers to practical application, then this event will demonstrate this.
Leicester academic discusses 17th century 'melancholy' book on Radio 4
Sorrow, need, sickness, trouble, fear, grief, passion, or perturbation of the mind. Now here's Peter with the weather...
Bands rocking it out to win a slot at festival
Local bands are stepping into a musical battle on Thursday 12 May; the winning act gets to perform at summer festival.
Leicester academic discusses world corruption
When the EconomyWatch website were preparing their special report on corruption around the world, they called on the expertise of Dr Jon Moran from our Department of Politics and International Relations.
Double bill of public lectures on literature and museums
Free public lectures on Wednesday 11 May showcase our outstanding PhD graduates from the College of Arts, Humanities and Law.
(Another) evening with Michael Wood on 20 May
Top telly historian returns for another public lecture. Lack of snow guaranteed.
University announces plans for new Medical Teaching Building
£30 million state-of-the-art teaching facilities for trainee doctors.
Gamma-ray bursts and magnetic storms in... Llandudno?
Leicester astronomers and astrophysicists spent the week before Easter in the charming seaside resort of Llandudno, presenting papers and posters at the National Astronomy Meeting 2011.
Leicester graduates in the news: Martin Bugelli
Gozo News.com (“for all the latest Gozo and Malta news”) reports that Martin Bugelli has been appointed as the European Commission’s new Head of Representation in Malta.
Feeding the fear of crime - 200 years ago
Free public lecture on historical press panic on 11 May.
Revealing undiagnosed autism
According to a Leicester-led study most adults with autism or Asperger’s syndrome go undiagnosed.
Free public lectures and course tasters for Adult Learners' Week (14-20 May 2011)
Learn more about what you could learn from the Institute of Lifelong Learning.
