January

University of Leicester join National Mental Health campaign: Students join new initiative to promote mental wellbeing
UKCAT Consortium announces continuation of test partnership with Pearson VUE to help identify tomorrow’s doctors and dentists: University of Leicester among institutions to continue using Clinical Aptitude Test
University business and innovation expertise added to LLEP board: Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester joins Board
How poor maternal diet can increase risk of diabetes – new mechanism discovered: University of Leicester team involved in uncovering new link
New species of grass dedicated to University of Leicester botanist: Name of genetically important species honours retired professor
£10M for sports medicine Centre of Excellence in the East Midlands: University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust join Loughborough University to play key role in new centre
Local woman to visit University of Leicester to find out more about meningitis: Meningitis Research Foundation members to see latest research firsthand
Unexpected discovery opens up new opportunities for targeting cancer: University of Leicester scientists announce a major advance in understanding the regulation of an important cancer target in Nature paper
University of Leicester shortlisted for three Midlands Business Awards: Nominations recognise entrepreneurial flair at University of Leicester
Local cancer charity announces great changes for an optimistic future: New Chairman and new link with the University of Leicester
Seeing is believing? The neuroscience of magic: How our brains perceive illusions-Friday January 13, 4pm, Lecture Theatre 2, Engineering Building
University of Leicester Students Pledge To Promote Mental Health In 2012: Campaign sees universities working alongside to improve student wellbeing
Broken teeth and rotting fish: what they tell us about our ancestors: Revolutionising evolution at University of Leicester lecture
Cancer studies warn over NHS cost-cutting: Researchers highlight high levels of doctor-patient confidence and trust
City to lead on £2.4 million transport innovation project: University of Leicester and Leicester City Council lead on project aimed at delivering green traffic management systems in European cities and towns
Young people of the sixties' leisure choices are much like those of today: University of Leicester team rediscover unpublished images
Science writer and ‘Blue Peter’ editor honoured: Biddy Baxter and Nigel Henbest to receive Honorary Degrees from the University of Leicester
Leicester students are Future Leaders: Physics undergraduates win trip to the Arctic Circle
Migration and Mobility: Research team to probe historical data to shed new light on economic and geographical mobility in Britain, US and Canada
Dickens's fans sought to celebrate author's bicentenary: University of Leicester to stage series of events marking 200th anniversary of birth of Charles Dickens
New Chair for NatCen Social Research: Professor Sir Robert Burgess, social scientist and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester has been appointed Chair from 23 February 2012
A web of lies: University of Leicester researchers engage in unique international project on identity fraud by combining real and cyber identities
£4.5m boost from the BBSRC to help region’s bioscientists meet global economic and social challenges: University of Leicester part of a Midlands-wide consortium investing in postgraduate training
Donation to heart research centre appeal for local hospital: Local heart charity supports the University of Leicester Cardiovascular Research Centre at Glenfield Hospital
Speak Up Speak Out – Holocaust Memorial Day 2012: Speak Up, Speak Out to create a safer, better future
The general link between worker happiness and productivity challenged: University of Leicester professor leads study into management methods
The ‘success story’ of cancer treatment: Expert looks back over thirty years of research at free University of Leicester lecture on Tuesday 31 January
University of Leicester Degree Ceremonies: Media Operational Note: This note includes timeline for proceedings; picture/interview arrangements; parking and location info; link to more information including quotes from honorands
Embrace Arts works with students to Cheer Up Leicester: Students launch promotional campaign for Leicester Comedy Festival
New illustrated version of the life of Charles Dickens marks birth bicentennial: University of Leicester academic’s book in ‘best books on Dickens’ lists
Anglo-Indian collaboration creates galaxy of opportunity for business and industry: Astrosat-India’s first national astronomy satellite-enhances Leicester’s capacity for space industry links
Minister for Universities welcomes talks to develop a Kurdistan scholarship programme: Universities and Science Minister David Willetts met with Dlawer Ala’Aldeen, Minister of Higher Education in Kurdistan, today to explore how UK universities can support the development of the Kurdistan scholarship programme.
University of Leicester researchers lead on new autism study published today: Britain’s first adult autism survey reveals previously ‘invisible’ group with autism
Inspiring speakers sought for National Disability Arts Conference: University of Leicester arts centre to host national event to explore the strength and diversity of the arts and learning disability
Embrace Create Connect - a national event about arts and learning disability: More than 100 performers, venues and practitioners will come together at Embrace Arts in March to create new opportunities within art and learning disability.
Focus on gender and health at University of Leicester: Professor of Sociology will discuss how stereotypes of "men's health" and "women's health" are counterproductive to gender and health issues
Leicester artist's painting presented to the University of Leicester: Local painter's image of the Engineering building will be displayed at the building itself
University of Leicester Vice-Chancellor to receive lifetime contribution to business award: Award comes in year that Leicester wins national award for outstanding contribution to innovation and technology
Cycle Safety Day launched at University of Leicester: Students from the University of Leicester are to receive free bicycle D locks and road safety advice on Thursday February 2, to reduce cycle crime.
The Funny Side: Exhibition by Embrace Arts forms part of Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival

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