August 2012
Rare and unusual plants for sale this Sunday
Late Summer Rare Plant Fair at the Botanic Garden on 2 September.
Greyfriars project – update, Friday 31 August
Researchers find strong evidence for medieval church in Leicester where monarch was buried
Greyfriars Project - update, Thursday 30 August
Relatively little to report right now. Richard III still dead.
Short (arts) Breaks Summer School rocks!
Children and young people with complex needs and disabilities took part in a new summer school at Embrace Arts, supported by volunteer students.
Cell biologists develop camera with less haste, more speed
Researchers at the University have developed a new form of digital microscope which can create an image 100 times faster than regular equipment – without losing image quality.
Universities team up for joint nuclear conference
An event discussing nuclear security next week is a collaboration between the Universities of Leicester and Birmingham.






