January
Our University working with Chinese Academy of Science on carbon dioxide monitoring satellite mission
'TanSat' satellite launched on 22 December into low Earth orbit
University Provost discusses proposals for universities to run schools
Government consultation paper is examined by Professor Mark Peel in the Times Educational Supplement
Students film breathtaking images of Earth using high altitude weather balloon
The flight tested electronic control systems for future pollution monitoring flights
Academic presents research on silence in Japan’s second language classrooms
Dr Jim King from the School of Arts talks about his book ‘Silence in the Second Language Classroom’
Zombie apocalypse would potentially wipe out humanity in just 100 days, students calculate
Physics students explore feasibility of surviving disastrous viral infection
New radio plays to celebrate Adrian Mole's 50th birthday
Centre for New Writing celebrating Sue Townsend’s popular character
Researcher awarded grant to explore the international impact of attempts to change how antibiotics are prescribed
Dr Carolyn Tarrant receives Research Councils grant to study antimicrobial resistance
Survey ranks Leicester among most cost effective universities at which to study
New research compares study-related expenses at universities
Leicester astronomer leads study of observations of Jupiter in the far-infrared
NASA flying observatory produces images of Jupiter previously only possible from space
Professor Robert Winston discusses science’s ‘dark side’
Event report and image slideshow now available
Research suggests people with forms of early-onset Parkinson’s disease may benefit from boosting niacin in diet
Leicester research team leads new study strengthening therapeutic potential for dietary interventions
Research reveals what audiences expect when TV is offensive
University of Leicester and Birmingham City University experts discuss audience expectations of media regulators
Will AI ever understand human emotions?
Dr Leandro Minku discusses the growing data and processing power of technology and how AI may be able to recognise emotions in the next few decades
Free online course to tackle 'ethically unsound' research
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to explore the value of ethical thinking in research
Experts probe Mumbai’s history
Our University involved in convening and presenting at international event
New report shows drivers are unaware of the serious consequences of failing to stop after an accident
New report by Department of Criminology published by Motor Insurers’ Bureau
Study reveals Congo swamps as the world’s largest tropical peatland
Leicester involved in new research mapping vast peatland in Congo Basin for the first time
University to offer scholarship opportunities in Museum Studies
2017 Open and Diversity Scholarship scheme at University of Leicester School of Museum Studies
Leicester launches its own MONOPOLY game
Bespoke game to be launched on Friday 13 January at board games workshop as part of student de-stress campaign
Researchers suggest targeting freshers could halt spread of meningitis
Universities of Leicester and Nottingham project could hold key to reducing spread of meningitis and septicaemia
Hear from the experts on medical marvels
Free talks to the public discuss the science behind diseases on 21 February
Free language taster sessions from Languages at Leicester
Long-running language programme from University of Leicester holding free events from 16 – 19 January
Student Welfare Service welcomes international students to Leicester with English Tea Party
Student Welfare Service hosted a number of activities for international students as part of International Welcome Week 2017
Royal Astronomical Society recognises Leicester academics
University associated with recipients of prestigious prizes
Alumnus surpasses £100,000 target for cancer research
Medical graduate Dr Mark Sims raises £109,192 for Cancer Research UK
Distinguished literary figures from Leicester to be honoured
Local poet and Madame Doubtfire author to receive honorary degrees from University of Leicester on 19 and 20 January
Joe Orton's plays to be retyped onto single sheet of paper to commemorate 50th anniversary of his death
Performance artist Tim Youd to retype Joe Orton’s Complete Plays from 20 January to 5 February 2017
Expert panel visiting Leicester to take Brexit questions - spaces still available
Leicester researcher Dr Oxana Golynker to speak at free public event on Thursday 19 January
New frontiers in forensic science at Leicester
New feature on how Leicester is continuing to lead the way in forensic discoveries
Top employers target Leicester graduate high fliers
University of Leicester among top quartile sought by leading 100 graduate employers
Medical schools help tackle 'class ceiling' on professional careers
Universities are beginning to realise they must be more proactive and innovative in their approach to medical school admissions’ - Professor Philip Baker, Dean of Medicine, University of Leicester
Project to investigate genetic roots of resistance to anti-cancer therapy agents
Inaugural project of memorial prize is fitting tribute to University of Leicester’s genetics founder
Forbes names Leicester academic in list of prodigious stars changing the world
Dr Victoria McCoy recognised in annual ‘30 Under 30 Europe’ list for unique approach to study of fossil biomolecules
Academic discusses Anthropocene for BBC Radio 4’s The Life Scientific programme
Professor Jan Zalasiewicz discussed the Anthropocene on 17 January
Leicester academic discusses Theresa May’s Brexit speech
Professor Panicos Demetriades likened the Brexit negotiations to a ‘hidden trade war’ for Radio Sputnik
College Court wins Simply The Guest Award for the second year
Leicester Hotel and Conference Centre awarded top rated status in national UK hotel awards based on genuine guest reviews
First prize in poetry competition for Leicester academic
Poem by Dr Sue Dymoke celebrates green space
Leicester involved in Earth Observation project to protect tropical forests worldwide
UK Space Agency's International Partnership Programme kick-starts project to improve management and protection of 300 million hectares of tropical forests
Research shows statins could halt vein blood clots
Universities of Leicester and Bristol lead study into cholesterol-lowering pill
University to mark death of fallen soldier who played a part in its founding
Saturday 21 January 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the death in action of Lieutenant Eric Henry Janson Teasdale, who gave his life during the First World War
Leicester academics to discuss the impact of technology on work and employment
Researchers present to The Future of Work Commission looking into ‘The New Technological Revolution’
Holocaust Memorial Day lecture to inaugurate new Erasmus partnership between our University and the University of Rostock
Dr Jonas Kreienbaum to explore the links between European colonial atrocities and the Holocaust in free public lecture on Tuesday 24 January
University Professor receives Lifetime Achievement award
Professor Tony Gershlick has been awarded the inaugural British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS) Lifetime Achievement Career Award
Time to reflect on Holocaust Memorial Day
Professor Dirk Moses (Sydney) to explore the links between European colonial atrocities and the Holocaust in free public lecture on Tuesday 24 January
Research suggests being overweight protects heart surgery patients
Researchers show that overweight and obese patients fare better during cardiac surgery
Diabetes risk score translation event taking place in Leicester
An event to launch the translation of a Type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool into two South Asian languages takes place in Leicester on Friday 27 January
Laser-firing spacecraft lauded by Leicester Director
Professor of Earth Observation Science says new instrument will shed light on ‘holy grail’ of earth observation
Leicester experts weigh in on Trump’s leadership potential
On the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration (20 January), experts discuss: • The new President’s relationship with Russia • Trump’s relationship with the US intelligence community • Risks of Trump's narcissistic leadership
Sculptures come to life in new Night at the Museum exhibition
Our Attenborough Arts Centre to host major new exhibition by leading British artist Ryan Gander
Investment in psychiatry researchers at University to enhance services for older patients
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is supporting the appointment of specialist professorial teams at our University
Acclaimed economist David Blanchflower to hold lecture on Trump and Brexit at our University
Former student and honorary graduate will give the next lecture in the School of Business Dean’s Lecture Series on Wednesday 25 January
University of Leicester receives VIP visit
Today our University welcomed a special VIP from the United States of America during the graduation ceremony held at De Montfort Hall
Award-winning University alumnus publishes first novel
Leicester graduate Anietie Isong has recently published his first novel, Radio Sunrise
University’s Attenborough Arts Centre to take part in Leicester Comedy Festival this February
Double-bill discounted tickets available for some of 18 new shows hosted at Centre by local favourites and new emerging comedians
Stunning satellite imagery gives unique view of Leicestershire in all its glory
Earth Observation scientists offer a rare glimpse of city and county from orbit
Research reveals new insights into solidification cracking during welding of steel
Leicester scientists offer new insights into important engineering alloy
Football’s past, present and future tackled via photographs at University event
Acclaimed author and photographer in free public event at University on Thursday 9 February
President of Pakistan meets with Leicester academic to pledge support for international initiative
School of Education bid to work in partnership with universities in Pakistan
Watch Leicester academic address EU Select Committee inquiry on the impact of Brexit on Gibraltar
Dr Chris Grocott presented evidence to House of Lords Select Committee on consequences for British Overseas Territory
What Brexit could mean for the University sector
Professor Iain Gillespie discusses how UK universities and EU funding will be affected by Brexit
Leicester academic featured in the Times Higher Education
Professor Martin Parker from the School of Business discusses 'good' and 'bad' academic journals and issues surrounding ‘predatory publishing’
Leicester expert comments on new report into Class Pay Gap
'Leaving journalism to the privileged carries the risk of leading to journalism for the privileged’, says Dr Daniela Rudloff
New digital map remembers ‘Vanished Leicester’
University digitises photograph collection which recorded Leicester’s working-class Victorian history
University exhibition to showcase research and innovation to the public
50 images capturing the cutting-edge research of the University will be on display at Queen’s Hall on Thursday 9 February
Viking grave discovery suggests 'warrior of high status' was buried at Scottish site
University archaeologists provide new information on 10th century Viking burial site
University up for two national archaeology awards
Voting closes for Current Archaeology Awards on 6 February 2017
Celebrating the Chinese New Year on campus
Activities include wishing tree, Chinese food and Gala event to welcome the Year of the Rooster
Leicester reaches three million readers on The Conversation
Academic opinion articles receive a significant number of readers on global platform, providing expert opinion in response to topical news
New exhibition inspired by iconic Leicester playwright Joe Orton to open its doors
‘What the Artist Saw’ exhibition co-curated by Dr Emma Parker to open to public on Sunday 5 February
CancerStories project recruiting young people with cancer across the East Midlands
ehealth innovation aims to help young people and families cope with cancer
Discovery of new fossil from half billion years ago sheds light on life on Earth
Scientists from universities of Leicester and Cambridge find ‘unfossilizable’ creature
Leicester academic heads judging panel to land robot on the moon
Professor Alan Wells appointed Chair of the judges for the Google Lunar XPRIZE
Inspiring young engineer from our University wins prestigious engineering grants
Student Oishi Deb receives IET and UKNEST awards
Deputy Labour leader cites University of Leicester research in speech at Co-Operative Party economy conference
Professors Ian Clark, Peter Nolan, and Dr Nik Hammer cited by Tom Watson MP following evidence presented to The Future of Work Commission
To celebrate Year of the Rooster, University research explores intriguing tales of chickens
From the rise and fall of empires to helping vulnerable cultures, the Chicken Trail provides fascinating insights into the plucky poultry
Girl, Interrupted
