December
New cancer treatment study wins international accolade
Dr Simon Wagner Wins GSK’s Discovery Fast Track Challenge to Investigate Potential New Cancer Treatments
Academic wins prestigious early career researcher award
Dr Deborah Toner from the School of History wins award under Care for the Future theme
Sixth formers given an insight into how chemistry can solve crimes
Dr John Bond OBE holds talk on 'solving crime with Chemistry' at Institute of Education in London
Mental health inequalities in breast cancer detection
Women with a mental illness are less likely to be screened for breast cancer, according to University psychiatrist
King Richard III – case closed after 529 years
DNA and genealogical study led by University of Leicester confirms identity of remains- and uncovers new truths
Large-scale environmental project transforms river into a living ecosystem
University and Welland Trust help restore natural beauty of River Welland in the East Midlands of England
King Richard III: DNA and genealogical study: false paternity
Researchers find no evidence of a break in Royal chain of succession
Discover more about the Richard III DNA and genealogical research
Background information, videos and photo galleries on latest Richard III study
How bacteria drill into our cells and kill them
Researchers involved in study of bacterial ‘nanodrills’
Watch some of our leading PhD graduates discuss their research
New video archive covers topics as varied as diabetes and the history of turkeys
"We should be paying more Tax, Not Less!"
On the day of 2014’s Autumn Statement, Richard Courtney, Lecturer in Employment Studies at the University of Leicester School of Management opposes the ideology of minimum taxation
Art and humour as an antidote for University lecturer
Dr Mark Hamilton's art exhibition opens at Embrace Arts on 5 December
Public ballot for invitations to King Richard lll Services
Ballot open on Friday 12 December to enter random selection to attend reinterment services in March 2015
Talking points: a roundup of latest opinion pieces from Leicester experts
From the next installment in the 007 franchise to shortages in people training to be teachers in the UK, Leicester experts give their thoughts on topical issues
Richard III classical piece debuted at University Orchestra’s Christmas Concerts
Student composer inspired by the life of the last Plantagenet King
Embrace Arts awarded £75,000 by BBC Children in Need
University’s arts centre receives funding for new Inclusive Youth Arts Project
Study offers hope for tackling signs of ageing in the future
Team identifies ‘markers’ to spot old cells in the body – offering hope in the fight against cancer and ageing
Leicestershire & Rutland remember WW1
Over 2 hours of audio recorded with people who lived through the First World War made available by East Midlands Oral History Archive
Leicester students offer healthcare support to the homeless
Volunteer programme building on North American model to offer medical care for those most in need in the city
Balloon-shaped animal fossil sheds light on the depths of Earth's ancient seas
‘Nidelric pugio’ named in honour of University of Leicester scientist who passed away earlier this year
Challenging the big killers
Researchers present advances in fight against TB and sudden cardiac death at free public lectures on 10 December
Postgraduate student entrepreneurs win national business plan competition
Top prize for ‘uncaffeinated coffee’ pitch devised by University team
Talking points: a roundup of latest opinion pieces from Leicester experts
From 'shambolic' reforms to A Levels to politicians 'fiddling the books', Leicester experts give their thoughts on topical issues
Funding boost for post-graduate training across the UK to reduce and improve animal research
Research into Stroke using rodents benefits from funding
Three year project explores complex relationship between anarchism and management
New journal special issue on anarchism and management to be published
New report calls for dedicated services to improve care for pregnancy condition
University health researchers lead study into care for babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Leicester scientists investigate link between diabetes and heart damage
University research team searches for new ways to treat young diabetics
Leicester academic plays lead role in new heart failure drug test
Professor Iain Squire is UK lead in testing treatment for patients with heart failure
Connection between low blood glucose and cardiovascular events revealed
International team led by University of Leicester publish new findings
New insights into aggression revealed
University biologist analyses fish to understand human aggression
Scientists welcome Mars mission boost
University has a strong involvement with 2018 ExoMars mission through the development of a key payload
The origin of Christmas crackers and other festive words
Professor Julie Coleman examines how baubles, mince pies and more have been viewed and enjoyed throughout the centuries
Community joins together in support of heart research
Christmas Carol Concert raises funds for the University of Leicester British Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Research Centre
Cough campaign gives urgent lung cancer tests to thousands of people
University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester expert authors new study
‘Blue Tower’ in Leicester revamped for international students
University provides new opportunities for international studies
‘Let my people go!’
Professor John Coffey discusses how the real story of Exodus incited social revolution
Biologists identify nerve cells that make locusts form gangs
Biologists from Universities of Leicester and Sydney reveal behavioural changes in locusts through serotonin-producing cells
NASA’s Curiosity rover records significant spikes in methane levels on Mars
University of Leicester involved in data analysis of study which could shed light on the possibility of life existing on the planet
World's first ehealth app to support cancer patients and families launches
New innovative CancerStories project led by University of Leicester academic shows how people cope with cancer
Space scientists celebrate 15 years in space for ESA’s XMM-Newton satellite
‘XMM-Newton has been an outstanding success, exceeding all expectations’ - Dr Steve Sembay, University of Leicester
Mortality from ischemic heart disease falls in the UK - but more lives are lost to Alzheimer's disease
In the United Kingdom, average life expectancy for men increased to 79.1 years. Women's average life expectancy increased to 82.8 years in 2013
Are you being silently judged by the angel sitting on top of your Christmas tree?
Professor Martin Parker discusses how angels have long been used to reinforce elitism in human society
Leicester cited for achieving biggest scientific achievement of 2014
Distinction for study that analysed Richard III's DNA and genealogy
Students take on ‘Rainmaker Challenge’ to turn a profit on £10 in just three weeks
Money raised will support social impact projects in Leicester and around the world
New approach to help people become more active in managing their health
University team involved in project to evaluate the use of the Patient Activation Measure in the NHS
REF results for University of Leicester
Rankings and successes from the first Research Excellence Framework results
Study reveals the origin of high-latitude auroras
University of Leicester research helps solve space mystery
From Christmas busts to travelling Viking women...
Talking points: a roundup of latest opinion pieces from Leicester experts
Christmas 'mega-jams' have been caused by shopping sprees for decades
Professor Simon Gunn discusses how the desperate scramble for presents has changed very little since the 1950s
Licence to Swill: James Bond's drinking habits exposed
Resident 007 expert Professor James Chapman explains the significance of Bond’s return to vodka martinis in new movie Spectre
Engineers deliver instrument to study ‘greenhouse gases’
Dr Hartmut Boesch is science lead on GHOST project
New visitor Wifi provider for Leicester
All University visitors will be able to access free wifi on campus
Exhibition illustrates perspectives on the First World War
Items from the Special Collections on display in David Wilson Library
Study shows increase in CO2 has not stimulated growth of tropical trees
Study involving Dr Arnoud Boom featured as cover story in Nature Geoscience journal
University of Leicester Professor is Knighted in New Year's Honours
British Heart Foundation Chair of Cardiology at the University and consultant cardiologist at Leicester's Hospitals is recognised for services to medicine and medical research
