November 2011
University of Leicester in the News, 1 - 17 November 2011
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media.
Picture special: University staff raise funds for Children in Need
Print Services cakes and Bookshop fancy dress contribute to appeal.
Percy Gee development wins Building of the Year
Students’ Union building adds another award to its impressive trophy cabinet.
Prestigious honour for Leicester anaesthetist
The National Institute for Academic Anaesthesia has made the University’s Dr Jonathan Thompson their Macintosh Professor of Anaesthesia for 2010-11.
Two opportunities for interdisciplinary debate
Two seminars this week will combine specialist research with insights from other disciplines.
Martial arts medals bonanza
Nine medals for University of Leicester jiu jitsu squad at national champoinship.
Free trial: students experience citizen juries
Leicester students have been exploring the benefits and flaws in a novel means of deliberating public issues.
Cervical smears: a necessary but highly unpleasant experience
Research conducted at the University reveals many women have negative experiences of cervical smear tests, often finding them stressful and embarrassing
Museum Studies graduate appointed to UNESCO role
Leicester graduate Alissandra Cummins has been elected Chairperson of the UNESCO Executive Board.
LUTheatre presents Lost and Found by Nick Palmer, 23-25 November
A contemporary update of Measure for Measure this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
University psychologist to lead new research into developmental problems of premature babies
Study funded by Action Medical Research will look into links between being born early and struggling with maths and numeracy
What's on this week at the University of Leicester
Events from Monday 21 November to Sunday 27 November 2011.
Focus on disability: portrait exhibition brings images from the past with voices from the present
Our School of Museum Studies has just launched an innovative exhibition that shows historical portraits of people with disabilities -and offers perspectives from the modern day.
Keep a closer eye on your BMI
An increased risk of heart disease and diabetes has led to Leicester researchers calling for a lower limit for obesity levels amongst South Asians.
Ship to shore: Geology seminar delivered from mid-Atlantic
Dr Louise Anderson, a postdoctoral researcher in our Department of Geology, delivered a seminar to students and staff from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean last week.
Historical solutions: Emeritus Professor profiles three 19th century chemists
Journalism and gypsy caravans: exploring the lives of Armstrong, Crooks and Nicol.
Management students discuss West African film with American performance artist
It’s not all spreadsheets and Powerpoint in our School of Management!
Kidney Care Appeal fund-raising evening on 22 November
Enjoy an Indian meal in support of our renal research labs.
