September 2011
High Flying Research at Leicester - 1.7 billion miles away!
NASA's Juno spacecraft, which left Earth August 5 to begin its five-year, 1.7 billion-mile journey to Jupiter, has close involvement with the University of Leicester.
GENIE's Dynamic DNA proves a big hit once again
Dr Cas Kramer reports on another well-received outreach event.
Public lecture on health research by Cochrane Collaboration founder
Sir Iain Chalmers to speak at University on 4 October.
I predict a riot: sociology symposium on 15 October
Sociologists discuss this summer’s disturbances at public event.
Leicester criminologist speaks at pan-European symposium
Dr Neil Chakraborti was recently invited to speak at a symposium on the Philosophy of Hate Crime held in Gothenburg.
What don't you know about cancer?
A new study by University of Leicester researchers suggests that many current lifestyle messages about cancer are not getting through to the public.
Leicester academics on the changing nature of the economic crisis
David Harvie and Keir Milburn have written another article for The Guardian, one of the world’s leading online newspapers.
Research reveals the scale of romance scams in Britain
A University of Leicester study has confirmed that victims defrauded by scammers on dating websites are more prevalent than reported.
Collections and the public trust - new book on museum disposals
A forthcoming book by a University of Leicester graduate takes a look at the issues of responsible museum collections management.
Brahms, Beethoven and Mozart at Fraser Noble Hall on 8 October
Knighton Chamber Orchestra kick off their 2011/12 season with a triple bill of great music.
Genes for every occasion: links to heart and lung health identified
This last week has seen two high profile studies linking genes to prevalent illnesses by teams with expertise from the University of Leicester.
Comprehensives: pro or con? Leicester Exchanges live debate online
Audio and video of last week’s event is now available.
Salinger, Slang and Gruffaloes: Literary Leicester line-up announced
Something for everyone in November at free events celebrating the written word.
What's on this week at the University of Leicester
Events from Monday 26 September to Sunday 2 October 2011.
Children and fashion on Woman's Hour
The long-running BBC Radio 4 magazine programme will be interviewing Dr Jane Pilcher on 27 September 2011.
Astronomers overcome black hole jet lag
The rapid variations in the flaring jet from a black hole have been observed for the first time using a telescope that monitors at short timescales.
Sociologists meet in Leicester to discuss happiness
One-day conference brings together experts from across the globe.
New blood test spots missed medication
The University of Leicester has been assisting our neighbours, De Montfort University, in developing a simple test that only requires a 5mm spot of your blood.
