November 2011
Key weakness of malaria parasite could lead to new life-saving treatments
University of Leicester part of an international team that made the breakthrough
Restoring Stonehenge to its sky
University academic argues for keeping iconic monument in the dark in a feature on BBC Radio 4's Today Programme.
New qualification to rock quarrying industry
University of Leicester delivers tailored training for quarrying managers.
Mystery molecule unlocks future diabetes treatments
University of Leicester Professor, Nigel Brunskill, is one of the lead researchers in a study that could transform future diabetes treatments.
Heart research collection at Highcross
Cardiovascular Research Centre collection raises one and a half thousand pounds.
Leicester students’ job prospects rated highly in 2011 Student Choice Awards
The University of Leicester has been voted one of the best universities in the country for students’ job prospects by users of the Whatuni.com website.
Law lecture on the current system for judicial appointments
Honorary graduate Professor Dame Hazel Genn to deliver Jan Grodecki School of Law Lecture on Thursday 1 December.
What's on this week at the University of Leicester
Events from Monday 28 November to Sunday 4 December 2011.
The three laws: triple publishing achievement for Leicester academic
A triptych of volumes on legal matters.
University's very own spaceman to deliver this year's Christmas Science Lecture
Visiting Professor and former NASA astronaut will talk about human space flight past and future at a public lecture on Tuesday 13 December
David Wyatt headlines Gondar charity evening on 11 December
The Leicester-Gondar Link presents a fundraising evening of top local musical talent at the O2 Academy.
Leicester’s revolutionary blood pressure device named top innovation at THE Awards
Times Higher Education Award for Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and Technology.
University students in heartfelt plea for funds
Volunteers are giving up their free time this weekend to collect money for new heart research centre at Glenfield Hospital.
University proposing launch pad for space research and industry links
Space scientists and industry representatives are lobbying for a new multi-million pound centre to providing research expertise to industry.
Young physicist kickstarts promising career from Leicester
A-level student pays tribute to the University as he gains fascinating experience in Helsinki.
Criminology research highlights mixed responses to equality legislation
University of Leicester criminologist Neil Chakraborti has led a project investigating the impact of recent legislation tackling targeted violence and harassment.
The Maestro Factor: Student conductors compete on 2 December
Unique concert gives seven talented students the chance to conduct a full orchestra.
Maintaining family ties through new media
A University of Leicester study reveals how new media plays vital role in keeping migrant families together.
