November

New research adds impetus to call for boycott of academic journals over ‘rip-off’ prices: Study alleges that some publishers not only make excessive profits from publicly-funded research but also relocate overseas to minimise their tax liabilities
New forensic science institute to open this month at university of Leicester: Centre aims to help police forces with some of the requests previously handled by the former Forensic Science Service
Could chloroplast breakthrough unlock key to controlling fruit ripening in crops?: University of Leicester biologists discover plant cell regulation process affects chloroplasts
Multi-million pound philanthropic gift handed over to university of Leicester: Record donation will pump vital funds into heart research at Leicester by creation of unique facility in city
What are young people’s perspectives on Leicester as a multicultural city?: University of Leicester event on 7 November will produce a ‘Youth Manifesto’ for a successful multicultural city
University of Leicester researchers reveal important genetic clues at Parkinson’s conference: Dr Flaviano Giorgini and Dr Mariaelena Repici present findings on rare gene
An Evening with Chris Mullin: The University of Leicester’s annual literary festival hosts a talk by the former MP on Saturday 10 November
Leicestershire writers celebrated at Literary Leicester: Grassroutes Exhibition at University of Leicester to showcase contemporary Leicestershire writing
Supercomputing for a Superproblem: a computational journey into pure mathematics: World famous mathematician publishes his findings as a University of Leicester research report
New research launched to tackle retail loss: Four-year project seeks innovative ways of helping retail industry
From Lab Bench to Backbench: Space scientist from University of Leicester pairs with MP for ‘Week in Westminster’
One hundred years of ‘homogenization’ in Southeast Europe: Efforts to create and maintain ethnic purity examined at University of Leicester conference from 8-10 November
Archbishop Desmond Tutu to return to University of Leicester: University of Leicester honorary graduate will give the 2012 Provost Derek Hole Annual Lecture on 14 November
Unique spinal nerve cell activity discovery announced by University of Leicester biologists: Research team identifies novel forms of activity linked to development of motor behaviours such as swimming
‘To pee or not to pee?’ Expert challenges attitudes to female incontinence: Incontinence researcher to give inaugural lecture at University of Leicester on 20 November
The discovery that could potentially rewrite history?: Historians say if Richard III has indeed been discovered – it will reshape our views of the past
Leicester student’s clothing business spreads positive messages about Islam around the world: University of Leicester student Umair Khan’s Design Molvi website reaches global audience
Religion, Equalities Law and Human Rights: University of Leicester experts to present at county forum
Chance to relive the battles of Richard III’s era: University of Leicester students to hold day of medieval combat re-enactment on 14 November
Photo opportunities for visit by Desmond Tutu to University of Leicester: Media notice
Archbishop Desmond Tutu to meet University of Leicester team behind Search for Richard III: South African social rights activist to be briefed on the historic Grey Friars project
Bond new crime-fighting device launched: As University of Leicester launches its new Forensic Science Institute on November 19, a pioneering technique developed by one of its scientists is commercialised
University of Leicester makes biggest ever investment in sport: £10 million-plus investment is University’s Olympic Year legacy to shape mind and body
Computer program identifies kidney patients: University of Leicester team working at Leicester's Hospitals develop new tool to benefit people at risk of chronic kidney disease
‘It’s not like CSI’: the Science of the Search for Richard III: Complexity of tests being performed on Grey Friars skeleton mean answers will not come overnight
Meteorites reveal warm water existed on Mars: Hydrothermal fractures around Martian impact craters may have been a habitable environment for microbial life
Successful seminar at university-hosted event: Academic speaks at the East Midlands Association of Classical Teachers
Historian Bettany Hughes to deliver University of Leicester public lecture: Dorothy Buchan Memorial Lecture to take place on Tuesday 20 November
Life-saving drug should be given more widely in UK hospitals – new study: Inexpensive treatment cuts risk of bleeding to death by 30 per cent
Outsiders can rescue “bloated” BBC management culture, says media expert: University of Leicester media professor comments on ‘group think’ culture at BBC
Meteorite expert brings Mars down to earth: Latest findings from Martian meteorites to be explored at University of Leicester public lecture on 22 November
Can museums survive in the information age?: University of Leicester debate to explore how museums should adapt in the information age
Why older people struggle to read fine print – new study: Unique research into eye-movements of young and old people while reading discovers that word recognition patterns change as we grow older
World’s largest respiratory genetics study launches on World COPD Day: University of Leicester and University of Nottingham lead project that looks at why smoking harms the lungs of some people more than others
Book Celebrates the ‘New Golden Age’ of British Horror Films: New examination of the modern horror industry to be launched at University of Leicester on Wednesday 5 December
Inside DNA: Unique travelling exhibition offers public chance to shape future science policy: University of Leicester's GENIE CETL working with museum on new genetics exhibition
Lecture on mathematical modelling to explain ‘patchy invasions’: University of Leicester public lecture on Tuesday 4 December tackles invasive plant and animal species
University of Leicester receives funding boost for UK’s biggest cancer killer: University of Leicester Launches Innovative Study Into UK's Biggest Cancer Killer
BBC Stargazing LIVE 2013 event heads to Leicester for a special celebration of astronomy: Apply for free BBC tickets and download Star Party packs
Green energy scheme a 'huge step forward' for city: Leicester District Energy Scheme, involving University of Leicester, launched

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