November
Academic suggests plastic surgery has led to the objectification of breasts
Dr Jacqueline Sanchez Taylor suggests that breasts are increasingly becoming a commodity in free public lecture on 4 November
Unveiling of 'Ortonesque' pot during Literary Leicester festival
University's Orton Archive acquires ceramic pot complete with false teeth handles
Take a tour of the Solar System on campus
Students use 3D models across the campus to represent planets in the Solar System
Knitted poppy display to remember WW1 soldiers
Deadline for knitted poppies to be placed at University entrance is Thursday 6 November
French perspectives and representations of the Second World War
'France, Vichy and Me' workshop to take place 20-21 January 2015
Award for King Richard III Visitor Centre
Dr Richard Buckley accepts British Guild of Travel Writers’ award
Cancer expert to discuss treatment revolutions at public lecture
Professor Richard Bayliss to deliver Frank May Prize Lecture at University of Leicester on Monday 10 November
Leicester author Bali Rai to lead a celebration of the work of Sue Townsend
University of Leicester’s Literary festival between 12-15 November
Competition to have a name of your choice written in the stars
Unique competition organised by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to name a planet
Use the force: training new warriors in fight against fraud
Academic team sheds new light on unseen fraud and corruption in the ‘dark side’ of the commercial world
Oral history project to bring the voices of Leicestershire First World War veterans to life
East Midlands Oral History Archive teams up with playwright Andy Reeves for play informed by those who lived through the war
A spaceman came travelling...to Leicester
NASA astronaut to give public lecture at University on Tuesday 11 November
Remembrance Sunday: Your guide to the University's First World War commemorations
Find out how we have been marking the centenary of the First World War
10,000 prickly customers invade New Walk Museum
Thousands of salt-dough hedgehogs to help children learn to count as part of University-run schools project at New Walk Museum
(Not so) friendly neighbourhood superheroes
Physics students calculate that being saved by The Flash could cause more damage to civilians than the bad guys would based on real-world physics
Employee involvement had beneficial effects on how workplaces fared in the recession
Study findings to be presented on 12 November reveal that managements who involve their employees helped their organisation perform better in the recession
Binge drinking during pregnancy poses risk of mental health problems
Children adversely affected says study involving Leicester Professor
Latest research on High Involvement Management in the UK
Forthcoming research examines adoption of involvement methods in the workplace
£1 million to support community science
Professor Martin Barstow promotes scheme to raise interest in physics and astronomy
Embrace Arts shortlisted for accessibility award
Two nominations for University of Leicester in Excellence in Tourism Awards
‘One of the largest ever’ complete works to shed new light on life and times of author Evelyn Waugh
Previously unseen Evelyn Waugh material to be discussed at Literary Leicester festival public event on 12 November
University Challenge: Leicester's hopes dashed in round 2
Our students took on Trinity College, Cambridge, in the popular TV quiz
Study shows fast-food outlets in inner city neighbourhoods fuel diabetes and obesity epidemic
New study led by University reveals that there is twice the number of fast-food outlets in inner city neighbourhoods with high density non-white ethnic minority groups and in socially deprived areas
Could popular sci-fi aliens actually exist?
Dr Lewis Dartnell from the Department of Physics and Astronomy discusses the science behind alien life as seen through Dr Who and Star Wars
Comet mission could provide insights into origins of Earth’s water and life
Planetary scientist involved in early stages of Rosetta mission discusses its significance
Literary Leicester 2014: Discover the wonders of the written word
Events taking place between 12-15 November
Interstellar: the science behind the movie
Leicester astronomer Professor Martin Barstow dispels movie myths
Talking points: a roundup of latest opinion pieces from Leicester experts
From reasons why body image needs regulation to how Catalonia’s independence vote has the power to prompt change, Leicester academics give their thoughts on topical news
Step into Christmas with a garden tour and wreath making
Workshop at the University Of Leicester Botanic garden on 6 December
Talking points: a roundup of latest opinion pieces from Leicester experts
From long working hours to issues concerning how stateless people can struggle to find a place to call home, Leicester experts give their thoughts on topical news
Philae debris cloud could provide valuable insights for Rosetta
Leicester planetary scientist comments following landing
Expert Opinion: The Philae comet landing mission
University space experts comment on the successful Philae comet landing mission and what it means for the future of space research
University to welcome leading broadcaster and Victorian expert
BBC presenter Matthew Sweet to give annual lecture for Victorian Studies Centre on 19 November
Professor Stephen Wood leads Acas report on disputes procedures
Report based on analysis of two government surveys, the Workplace Employment Relations Surveys of 2004 and 2011
Geographer highlights postcode lottery over diabetes and obesity risk
Professor to describe uses of Geographical Information Systems in free public lecture on 2 December at University of Leicester
First World War comic collection to retell forgotten story of women’s hospitals
New anthology to mark centenary includes story by University librarian, the book signing for which will be taking place on 2 December
Sporty students lead the way to further sports management skills
Two students accepted into recognised sports leadership academy
Step back in time with new digital resources revealing Leicestershire’s shoemaking past
University of Leicester involved in project bringing history to life
Symposium on Immigration tackles key issues faced by migrant workers, asylum seekers and refugees
Event organised by University of Leicester Department of Sociology
Future Lawyers of Leicester to tackle Landlord and Tenant issues
Law Students invite the local community to receive free legal advice
Department of Health backs smartphone app targeted at vulnerable mums to give newborn babies a healthy start
Dr Damian Roland involved in development and testing of phone app designed to ensure 'best possible start in life'
€2.9 million project provides platform for PhD students to pursue innovative research
Launch of INTREPID Forensics at annual Forensic Sciences Conference
Celebrating a decade of discoveries with NASA’s Swift satellite
Team at UK Swift Science Data Centre, based at the University, pays homage to unique space telescope
Departments join forces to target oil and gas industry
University positions itself as a major research partner to businesses in the petroleum, gas and unconventional fuels industry, including shale gas
Tigers’ Membership and a free match ticket for £10
Students at the University of Leicester can enjoy rugby for less
The Strawbs frontman returns to Leicester for homecoming gig
Leicester alumnus Dave Cousins to play one-off acoustic set at the University of Leicester on Thursday 27 November
Protecting, maintaining and understanding historic environments throughout the UK
New courses offer heritage sector new skills for protecting and understanding the past
New apps reveal hidden stories of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter
University-based research project celebrates public launch event on Thursday 27 November
Networked world of ‘isolated’ Borneo community revealed in new multimedia exhibition
University of Leicester archaeologist shares insights into Penan culture for International Community Media Day
Physics competition sees entrants communicate scientific principles and research through poetry, music and dance
3-Minute Wonder competition challenges young physicists to make their work more accessible
How the planets of Mario’s galaxy would destroy themselves due to lack of mass and excessive pressure
Physics students calculate that Nintendo’s leading mascot could only hop between planets for a brief moment before meeting with a terrible fate
Student group to push for critical management action
School of Management students form group to inspire responsible management education
Embrace Arts winner at the Excellence in Tourism Awards
Arts centre wins under the 'Access for all' category
University invests in its future with new £10m fund
Endowment Fund launched to ensure continued excellence in research and teaching
Project to help measure pollution of urban atmosphere in cities
University partnership with Bluesky to improve understanding of nitrogen dioxide in cities
New apps reveal Leicester’s Cultural Quarter's hidden stories
University research project celebrates public launch event on Thursday 27 November
Students showcase Richard III at Shakespeare’s birthplace
Leicester University Theatre performers to perform extracts from Richard III at the RSC on Sunday 7 December
Leicester scientist developing blood test to monitor changes in breast cancer over time
Dr David Guttery involved in new cancer study
Memorandum of Understanding signed between Universities of Leicester and Kyoto, Japan
Memorandum to encourage collaboration between Leicester's Department of Geography and Kyoto's Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies
University of Leicester part of scheme to enhance cultural training for medical students
Members of a Europe-wide initiative aiming to improve the cultural competence of medical students are to converge on the University campus in December
Che Guevara's daughter to give talk on how to build a better world
University to host free public lecture by Aleida Guevara on 1 December 2014
Talking points: a roundup of latest opinion pieces from Leicester experts
From issues surrounding the banning of the burqa in public places to reasons why student working groups for positive management practices are important, Leicester academics give their thoughts on topical news
National IT awards praise scoring system prioritising sick children
A recently established collaboration between IBM and University of Leicester Hospitals NHS Trust, has led to the electronic version of the Paediatric Observation Priority Score (POPS) to be praised at a recent health awards
Innovation Friday
