September
University places not saved for foreigners - don’t believe everything you read in the press
Sunday Times’ feature on universities is both disingenuous and daft.
What's on this week at the University of Leicester
Events from Monday 30 August to Sunday 5 September 2010.
Garters and gardens, comfort and convenience
Our Centre for the Study of the Country House is organising a series of Study Days over the coming months with the first one on 14 September.
Leicester students attend UN replica for young people
Two students from the University of Leicester travelled to Bulgaria this summer for the third SOFIMUN: Sofia International Model United Nations.
A new angle on the Angles (and the Saxons and the Vikings...)
Leicester departments work together for historical-genetic analysis of how the early British population was built up.
Leicester Award celebration photos
The Leicester Award for Employability provides our students with opportunities for developing their skills and expertise outside the regular curriculum.
Psychology student suggests strategy for saving Cypriot songbirds
Leicester postgrad's research highlighted by Discovery Channel.
VC opens news Bronchoscopy Suite and Respiratory Science Lab
State-of-the-art facilities for research into asthma and COPD.
Arguing the Anthropocene in Aspen
Leicester Geologist discusses the influence of human activity on the planet: videos online.
What's on this week at the University of Leicester
Events from Monday 6 September to Sunday 12 September 2010.
Pointing the (zinc) finger: protein identified as factor in genetic recombination
Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, whose work famously led to the development of genetic fingerprinting, has co-authored an important new paper on the genetic basis of human diversity.
Skulls and sculptures, meteorites and mining: Geology teachers to convene on Leicester
The annual conference of the Earth Science Teachers Association (ESTA) takes place at the University of Leicester next week, hosted by our Department of Geology.
Leicester jumps up global rankings
Highest ever position reflects our continuing success. Go Leicester!
What's on this week at the University of Leicester
Events from Monday 13 September to Sunday 19 September 2010.
Small team of astronomers identify medium-sized black hole using Very Large Telescope
Research confirms the presence of a previously theoretical class of astronomical object.
A brace of arts courses at Embrace Arts
The University of Leicester’s arts centre offers life-drawing and sculpture workshops.
Chronicling the Kop: cultural context and the captain’s false teeth
Leicester academic pens the definitive history of Liverpool FC.
Leicester graduates in the news: Shanandor Harold Evans
Criminology success for Caribbean copper.
Three Leicester graduates shortlisted for Graduate 100 awards
Prestigious accolade for successful students.
Lecturer in novel is lecturer in real life only not really
Fact and fiction merge in quasi-surrealist art project. Or something.
Leicester named as preferred supplier for government MBAs
Public sector approval for highly rated distance learning course.
Hip to be Square: check out the social hub of the new Percy Gee
Anglepoises invade atrium, surrounding sedate sofas.
Winnie the Witch meets Germaine Greer! Literary Leicester 2010 programme online
University’s festival of reading back for a third year.
Shallow arguments and rocky debates
Leicester to host near-surface geology conference: call for papers.
What's on this week at the University of Leicester
Events at the University of Leicester from Monday 20 September to Sunday 26 September 2010.
Vice-Chancellor and Cardiologist sworn in as Deputy Lieutenants of Leicestershire
Civic honour for VC and Professor.
Leicester archaeologists on telly this week
Top historian Michael Wood enlists help of Leicester experts to investigate 2,000 years of Kibworth.
Raising the fee cap "would create a price market"
Important new market research from the University of Leicester provides an insight into what might happen in the UK Higher Education sector if tuition fees rise.
Dickens as soap opera: is Little Nell dead?
Find out how Victorians read Dickens at free event on 5 October. -- Charles Dickens is widely regarded as one of Britain’s greatest novelists but the irony is that many of his most famous works weren’t actually published as novels per se. Instead, they were serialised in weekly or monthly instalments in the popular magazines of the Victorian era.
Children’s University graduation today
You know you’re getting old when graduates start looking younger. -- There’s a slightly different graduation ceremony taking place at the University of Leicester today. None of the graduates are older than 14 and some are as young as eight.
Italian anti-fascist art on display
Leicester expert curates exhibition on last days of Il Duce. -- An important exhibition of 20th century Italian political art opens in London tomorrow, curated by a team which includes Dr Simona Storchi from our School of Modern Languages.
Police use of private security: New report from University company
A new research report from a University of Leicester spin-out company suggests the police service may have a resource in private security that could contribute to savings of up to £1 billion through collaboration and new ways of working.
Leicester lecturer's new book extrapolates the universe from a pebble
It’s a geological Recherche du Temps Perdu! -- Jan Zalasiewicz from our Department of Geology has been hailed as “a gifted new popular science writer” in a laudatory review of his new book in New Scientist.
Professor opens Academy in Union tonight; Union at Academy tomorrow
The O2 Academy Leicester officially opens its doors tonight with a concert by Professor Green, top British rapper and leading academic in our Department of Getting Down with the Kids.
University of Leicester shortlisted for two Times Higher Ed Awards
Times Higher Education has announced the nominees for its annual, highly prestigious awards – and this year Leicester is shortlisted in two categories.
Study of advice and regrets among African Caribbean teenagers
A PhD student at the University of Leicester has conducted research into how African Caribbean teenagers in London cope with the transition from school to adult life.
Public lecture on United Nations and human rights
This year, the annual Jan Grodecki School of Law Lecture will be given by Professor Conor Gearty from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) who will speak on ‘The UN and Human Rights: Time for a Great Reawakening’.
Astronomer receives Royal Society Fellowship
Leicester researcher honoured with Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship announced this week.
What's on this week at the University of Leicester
Events from Monday 27 September to Sunday 3 October 2010.
Leicester Conferences gets two award nods
The University of Leicester’s conferencing and events service has been nominated in two categories at the 2010 MIMA awards.
Green means go: O2 Academy launch photos
The Students’ Union has posted a great collection of photos from last week’s O2 Academy launch event featuring Professor Green.
Running rings around a gas giant: Leicester Academic presents stunning new images of Saturn
One of our astronomers, working on data from the Cassini mission, has presented some amazing new images of Saturn’s aurora at an international conference.
Free radical honour for Leicester biochemist
Dr Marcus Cooke’s work on DNA damage acknowledged with prestigious award.
The Marriage of Basil: Mozart's classic with a twist
Non accenni la guerra! -- A new take on The Marriage of Figaro comes to Leicester next month when Knighton Chamber Orchestra, in association with the University of Leicester’s arts centre Embrace Arts, present Mozart’s classic… in the style of Fawlty Towers.
Leicester graduates in the news: Verena Siblal
Barbados-based news website The Bajan Reporter carries a profile of Leicester graduate and Trinidadian TV presenter Verena Siblal, who has an MA in Mass Communication.
Enduring Freedom: new writing by Afghan women
An evening of dramatic readings on 3 October will highlight Afghan women’s view of the war in their country.
Public lecture: Living the virtues in a time of austerity
The Archbishop of Westminster, the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, will deliver the Provost Derek Hole Annual Public Lecture on Thursday 28 October.
Meet the parents: Receptions for freshers' families this weekend
Parents of new students can find out about the University at family receptions on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October.
New scholarship packages announced at University
Santander has announced £175,000 worth of scholarships for students and staff.
