September

Leading philosophers to debate marriage, justice and blame

University of Leicester hosts intense, focused discussion of topics on 16-17 September

A win-win partnership for museum training & research

University of Leicester School of Museum Studies to launch new scholarship funded by Collections Trust

Un-Americans and the Un-American - to 9/11

International conference at University of Leicester to explore troubling questions around peculiarly American concept

Former chemist turned e-learning expert becomes media zookeeper at the University of Leicester

New head of Beyond Distance Research Alliance appointed

£10,000 cash injection for heart appeal

Community groups support University of Leicester Cardiovascular Research Centre

New research tackles food poisoning

Leicester and Nottingham researchers work together to tackle common infection from undercooked or unhygienically-prepared chickens

Discovery of blood pressure genes could help prevent cardiovascular disease

Measurements can predict hypertension and cardiovascular disease

The next 50 years of space research

University of Leicester conference on 19-21 September marks milestone

Ospreys need helping hand from humans to expand UK range

University of Leicester doctoral student to present findings

University of Leicester shortlisted for three national awards

Nominations for prestigious awards revealed

European education experts at University of Leicester to develop innovation in science and maths teaching

Major European scheme aimed at encouraging relevant and practical learning

When eco-friendly means eco-bling

University of Leicester geographer presents research at international conference

Digital view into Leicester's rich industrial heritage

Exploring Leicester’s Manufacturing Past - Saturday 17 September 2011, 10 am to 4.30 pm

Captivated by critters: researchers find humans are wired to respond to animals

University of Leicester involved with Caltech and UCLA in pioneering research

Volcanic ash and aircraft safety

University of Leicester engineers to study how ash behaves in hot jet engines

Childhood and the driving force of fashion

University of Leicester research reveals brands and logos are highly important to some children, influenced by family attitudes, peer pressure and celebrity culture

Comprehensive School Education - Policy Mistake, Lost Ideal or Model for the Future?

University of Leicester holds debate on education policy in London on Wednesday 21 September 2011

Leicester Conference on Genocidal Intent

Unique event is a milestone for the University, say organisers

'Faith and Politics' - by Ann Widdecombe

Former Shadow Home Secretary to give free public lecture at University of Leicester on 26 October 2011

Showcase of Local Archaeology at the University of Leicester

Open Day on 24 September

Launching business and industry into the space age

University of Leicester announces new £2 million initiative: the Space IDEAS Hub

University of Leicester welcomes families of new students

Family Programme Parents’ Receptions: Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd October. Parents of medical students only, Sunday 25th September 2011

Leicester academics embark on pioneering leadership project with Afghan universities

New British Council project provides mentors to higher education leaders

The glue that holds the brain together

Lecture to reveal new insights into brain cells linked to stroke and cerebal palsy

Government’s student places proposals do not go far enough, warns leading universities group

Press release from 1994 Group

Threats from space - what the weather might have in store

University of Leicester space conference to discuss risk from space weather

Pioneering blood spot test could help save lives cut costs in treatment of heart disease

University of Leicester involved in trials of new procedure

NASA's WISE mission captures black hole's wildly flaring jet

University of Leicester academic involved in ‘unusual case of a serendipitous discovery’

Cultural literary heritage profiled for the first time

Survey uncovers unprecedented number of works by Leicestershire writers

Great buildings compete for prestigious awards

Percy Gee Building is finalist for two 2011 ProCon Leicestershire Awards

New genes identified for coronary artery disease and heart attacks

Findings could help in developing new treatments and improve prediction of coronary heart disease

Universities spearhead business internship initiative

Three-month graduate internships on offer for local SMEs

Ben Okri to speak at the University of Leicester

First Annual Creative Writing Lecture at the University of Leicester on Wednesday 19th October at 6pm

New discoveries in genetics of lung health

Findings offer hope for better prevention and treatment for lung diseases

Public ignorant about key messages concerning diet and cancer

New research reveals widespread lack of knowledge of the importance of diet and obesity as contributing causes towards the development of cancer

Discovering Men’s Sheds Conference

Thursday, 29 September 2011 at the Ramada Leicester Hotel in Leicester

Science meets art as the Leicester Lit & Phil meets its new president

New programme of lectures begins from 3 October

Romance scams online hit hundreds of thousands of victims

New study reveals scale and prevalence of new form of fraud

Spoken Word event gets close to the life of a woman who died in a suicide bombing

Life of Professor of Law and Human Rights to be commemorated at University of Leicester event on 9 October

Novel research assesses reading in older people

Prestigious award from British Academy will allow new insights into difficulties in reading for older people

Olympics garden designer to speak at University of Leicester

Botanic Garden Lecture at the University of Leicester on Thursday 13th October at 8pm

Hope Against Cancer Annual Allison Wilson Memorial Lecture

Event at University of Leicester on Tuesday 4 October, 2011

Tenerife geology discovery is among 'world's best'

Holiday Island Landscape Reveals Explosive Past

Breakthrough brain study reveals stress code

Neuroscience team discovers new player in how brain deals with stress

Political reporters challenge the limits of objectivity

University of Leicester sociologist to explore neutrality of the pressurised political interview