December

Leicester set to fly high in India's first-ever national astronomy mission: Equipment developed at University of Leicester to be handed over to Indian delegation in December
Mars mission hoping to satisfy curiousity: University of Leicester team set to be among first people to view images from surface of Mars
AMIs 2011: RCP and Shape win prestigious award for 'inspired' exhibition: Re-framing disability, currently at the University of Leicester, wins Visual Arts Award 2011
Prominent Law professor and Government advisor to deliver free public lecture at University of Leicester: Professor Dame Hazel Genn will review the new selection process for judges, which she helped to implement five years ago
A personal art collection begins here: Embrace Arts joins Own Art scheme during 25th anniversary of Leicester Print Workshop
Global warming changes balance between parasite and host in fish - new study: Worms infecting fish grow four times faster at higher temperatures and manipulate the behaviour of fish
New portrait of DNA fingerprinting pioneer to feature in exhibition of prominent scientists: Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, inventor of DNA fingerprinting, sits for a portrait by artist Tess Barnes as part of upcoming collection
University of Leicester students hope to bring Christmas cheer to hundreds of local children: Donation drive for gifts as part of the Toys on the Table campaign will culminate in a volunteer wrapping session on 13 December
The Nature of Nurture: How family experiences operate relative to genes in researching child development examined on 6 December
University of Leicester study fundamentally alters our understanding of lung growth: Research findings challenges medical textbooks
Employability boot camp enlists ‘Jedi Jim’: Apprentice star to share his secrets for University of Leicester students
Putting fun into fund raising: University of Leicester students in Loughborough Santa Fun Run raise £200 for new research centre
Leicestershire man receives 'Building on Quality Award' for his involvement with 'Percy Gee Building, University of Leicester' new build project: The Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI) held its 11th Building on Quality Awards Luncheon at Wimbledon’s All England Lawn Tennis Club, London on Thursday 17 November 2011. James Gallacher MICWCI, Institute President gave an encouraging address before presenting the Awards.
Social media 'not to blame' for inciting rioters: University of Leicester researchers involved in study of August riots
New advance announced in reducing 'bad' cholesterol: Researchers characterize an enzyme that could be targeted to help body tackle LDLs
University researchers launch groundbreaking new study into symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome: Participants needed to take part in study, the first to look in-depth at vision problems caused by the disorder
Art and the eye of the beholder: New exhibition from 4 January uses art to explore the science of visual perception
UK launches National Space Academy: Leicester space scientists to help equip students and teachers with science knowledge
Report finds one in 50 babies has birth defect and highlights worrying gaps in regional monitoring: New data from network chaired by Leicester academic
Researchers conclude: 'Government must change tack on social media': University of Leicester academic among team presenting results at London conference
Heartfelt donation to appeal for local hospital: Community group supports University of Leicester Cardiovascular Research Centre
University of Leicester employability event exhibits entrepreneurial skills: ‘Hidden curriculum’ boosts students’ skills for the world of work
Researchers reveal formula for success in increasing smoke alarm use: Study involving University of Leicester academic aims to improve home fire protection
University of Leicester intern plans his own success: Ganesh Kumar Balasubramanian becomes Master Production Scheduler with Guttridge Limited, Spalding in Lincolnshire.
University of Leicester and NEXT in skills training boost: University of Leicester partners up with NEXT to train the next generation of successful business leaders
University Innovators Win National Award: Members of the University of Leicester’s administration and the University of Derby’s International team have scooped a prestigious national award
New Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Awards announced: University of Leicester geographer among recipients of prestigious award
Donation to heart appeal for local hospital: Local family supports University of Leicester Cardiovascular Research Centre
Latest touch screen technology takes students behind the scenes at the British Museum: An investment in new technology sees students swap printed handouts for tablet computers on study visits, thanks to unique partnership between the University of Leicester's School of Museum Studies and the British Museum

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