Latest News http://www2.le.ac.uk daily 1 2006-02-14T08:00:00Z Security expert speaks on the Woolwich attack http://www2.le.ac.uk/news/blog/2013/may/security-expert-speaks-on-the-woolwich-attack University of Leicester's Dr Simon Bennett shares expertise with media Dr Simon Bennett (pictured), Director of the Civil Safety and Security Unit at the University of Leicester has been sharing his expertise on the recent Woolwich attack.

Media outlets include Sky News, The New American, MSN News and ITV news coverage.

Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph, Dr Bennett said:

The key point I think to make is that the armed services have received this sort of attention in the past, going back to the provisional IRA.

They are well aware of this threat; however this would seem to be the first attack on a soldier in the UK motivated by some sort of Islamic fundamentalist agenda.

In that sense it's a new departure, but it's also important to keep a sense of history. They might have been observing soldiers for some time.

The publicity that the attackers seem to have wanted to generate, by speaking to a recording device, would suggest it was premeditated.

 

View listings of Dr Bennett’s books and publications.

]]> No publisher er134 Civil Safety and Security Unit Magazine:Staff Magazine:Student 2013-05-24T11:20:00Z Blog Entry First academic paper on the Discovery of Richard III published http://www2.le.ac.uk/news/blog/2013/may/first-academic-paper-on-the-discovery-of-richard-iii-published Archaeologists publish the first peer-reviewed paper on the archaeology of the Search for Richard III in the prestigious journal Antiquity

The University of Leicester’s announcement of its discovery of King Richard III has captured the attention of the world.

Now everyone will be able to read the first academic paper on the archaeology of the Search for Richard III – which has been published in the prestigious journal Antiquity.

The paper reveals details of our archaeologists’ excavation of the Grey Friars site in August – including specific details of the grave dug for King Richard III.

The academics reveal that Richard was casually placed in a badly prepared grave – suggesting gravediggers were in a hurry to bury him.

He was placed in an ‘odd position’ with ‘minimal reverence’ and the torso crammed in – and there is evidence to suggest Richard’s hands may have been tied when he was buried.

The paper was written by key members of the University’s Search for Richard III, including lead archaeologist Richard Buckley and Grey Friars site director Mathew Morris, both from University of Leicester Archaeological Services.

It also includes contributions from osteoarchaeologist Dr Jo Appleby, geneticist Dr Turi King, medieval friary expert Deirdre O’Sullivan and Professor Lin Foxhall, Head of the University’s School of Archaeology and Ancient History.

The full outcomes from the bone analysis and DNA tests will be published in subsequent papers.

Due to the worldwide interest in the discovery of Richard III, the University of Leicester has made arrangements to ensure the paper is publicly available via Antiquity’s website from midday on Friday 24 May.

This means anyone in the world will be able to read the paper online as soon as it is published.

There will be new excavations at the Grey Friars site in July, which will help clarify details around the disposal of the body.

  • The Search for Richard III was led by the University of Leicester, working with Leicester City Council, and in association with the Richard III Society.
]]> No publisher pt91 Richard III Magazine:Staff History Magazine:Research Archaeology Magazine:Student 2013-05-24T05:45:00Z Blog Entry Disabled people are less integrated into society now than in the past, says historian http://www2.le.ac.uk/news/blog/2013/may/disabled-people-are-less-integrated-into-society-now-than-in-the-past-says-historian University of Leicester historian Professor Steven King to speak on Radio 4 programme exploring the lives of disabled people through history Disabled people were much more integrated into society in the past than they are today, Professor Steven King (pictured), Director of the University’s Centre for Medical Humanities will explain on BBC Radio 4.

He will appear on broadcaster Peter White’s A History of Disability series, due to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in late May and June. He will also appear on Radio 4’s daily consumer programme You and Yours on May 31.

He will talk about his research into sickness and poverty since the 1750s – and will put forward the view that the more we have legislated for disabled rights, the more marginalised disabled people have become.

The research feeds into a paper he is currently working, titled “Waste people? The disabled and their communities 1750-2000s”.

Peter White’s A History of Disability series will be broadcast from May 27-31 and June 3 to 7 at 1.45pm, BBC Radio 4. Professor King will appear in the episodes on May 27 and June 3, as well as the omnibus editions on May 31 and June 7 at 8pm.

He will also appear on Radio 4’s You and Yours on Friday, May 31 at 12 noon.

]]> No publisher er134 Economics Magazine:Research Magazine:Staff Medicine Magazine:Student 2013-05-23T15:09:05Z Blog Entry Cardiovascular expert wins international award for Y chromosome research http://www2.le.ac.uk/news/blog/2013/may/cardiovascular-expert-wins-international-award-for-y-chromosome-research University of Leicester researcher presented with European Atherosclerosis Society award A study into the role of the Y chromosome in determining the likelihood of developing coronary artery disease has led to a prestigious international award for a University of Leicester scientist.

Dr Maciej Tomaszewski (pictured), a Clinical Senior Lecturer in Cardiovascular Medicine at the University’s Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, has won the European Atherosclerosis Young Investigator Award in Clinical Research from the European Atherosclerosis Society.

This highly competitive award recognises excellence in the research field of atherosclerosis/cardiovascular disease. Each year European Atherosclerosis Society Scientific Committee selects the two best manuscripts published in the previous calendar year.

The winning study, reported that genetic variation within the male-specific region of the human Y chromosome plays a major role in programming genetic susceptibility to coronary artery disease.

Dr Tomaszewski said:

"I am delighted to have been recognised by the European Atherosclerosis Society. This competitive award symbolises the commitment of the Society to support scientists and clinicians driven to battle atherosclerosis and its complications”.

Dr Tomaszewski will be presented with his award at the annual meeting of the European Atherosclerosis Society in Lyon, France, 2-5 June 2013.

]]> No publisher rm389 Magazine:Research Magazine:Staff Cardiovascular Genetics Magazine:Student 2013-05-23T11:20:00Z Blog Entry Glorious summer of Richard III events in Leicester http://www2.le.ac.uk/news/blog/2013/may/glorious-summer-of-richard-iii-events-in-the-city University of Leicester involved in activities and talks organised by Leicester City Council this summer This summer in Leicester it is all about celebrating the discovery of King Richard III, and there are plenty of different ways to get involved in the hype surrounding the University’s prestigious find.

Several of our very own academics involved in the discovery will be presenting talks to the general public about their contributions to the Search for Richard III.

In the coming weeks, Richard Buckley will be giving an evening talk about the Richard III excavation and how the team were able to identify the skeleton of Richard III. The Channel 4 documentaries will also be screened for all to relive the behind-the-scenes action from the only team allowed to follow the scientists on the excavation.

The events continue in June with ‘Dean Discussions’ from Leicester Cathedral, presented by Dr Turi King, Professor Kevin Schürer and Richard Buckley. Dr Jo Appleby will also be presenting a talk the same evening with particular emphasis on the battle trauma and identifying traces of violence on the skeleton.

Book tickets and view a full listing of all the upcoming Richard III talks and activities

 

  • The Search for Richard III was led by the University of Leicester, working with Leicester City Council, in association with the Richard III Society.
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