October 2011
University of Leicester in the news: 10 October - 19 October 2011
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media
Halloween public lectures 1: Radio-isotopes and the age of the Earth
Visiting geochemist delivers public lecture on ‘Deep Time’ next Monday.
What happens when a meteorite strikes Earth?
Leicester geologists have reconstructed the effects of deep impacts - and found remarkable similarities to volcanic eruptions.
University of Leicester in the news: 5 September - 9 October 2011
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media
Diamond programme is glittering example of University training partnerships
A groundbreaking study into the benefits of a training programme between De Beers and the University of Leicester has been showcased in a new book.
Geologist discusses Anthropocene online tonight
Live chat with Jan Z on literally epoch-making topic.
The 'explosive' history of Tenerife
A geological find by University of Leicester volcanologists on this holiday island has been described as "one of the best in the world".






