May

University of Leicester announces honorary degrees recipients: Nine people to be honoured for their services in international, national and local fields
Conference on Genocidal Intent: Call for papers for conference on the legal and historical perspectives of genocide
Government and opposition: the agony and ecstasy: Lord William ‘Willy’ Bach to speak at University of Leicester on 20th May at 6.30pm
‘Most adults with autism go undiagnosed’- new findings: University of Leicester researchers present further evidence from first ever general population survey of autism in adulthood
The Portrayal of Crime in Media: Relationship between media and crime analysed in University of Leicester’s public lecture on 11 May
University of Leicester’s Artist-in-Residence Speaks at East Midlands Arts Awards: Mariano Molina a guest speaker at prestigious art ceremony
Museums as Learning Environments/Gender Identity in Literature: Two free lectures at University of Leicester on 11 May
University of Leicester announces £30 million medical teaching facility: State-of-the art centre to train doctors of the future
How space technology started from child's play: From ideas to inventions- the application of university research. Free public lecture at University of Leicester on 17 May
Variety is the spice of life for animal movement: New study involving Leicester scientists
Nationally acclaimed young musicians return to their roots: Embrace Arts events showcasing musical talent
Bickering couples disrupt infants' sleep patterns and affect child development- new study: Researchers reveal that infants affected by rows at 9 months old suffer disrupted sleep patterns at 18 months old
Leicester talk by historian and television presenter: Lecture by Michael Wood on 20 May
Work of Leicester ecologists presented before Kenyan Prime Minister: Leading conservationist David Harper involved in empowering communities
University of Leicester launches 'competition' to find 10 future world class research leaders: Multi-million pound investment signals University’s commitment to top research as well as strong teaching
Researchers widen response to the world's environmental problems: Search steps-up for practical solutions to real-world problems
New publication examines museum ethics: New book edited by University of Leicester academic rethinks museum ethics
Accolades for Leicester at Model UN conference: University of Leicester students successful at Model UN event
University of Leicester helps students get a head start: 17-year-olds gain insight into university life and learn real world applications of science
Social Science road show comes to Leicester: The University of Leicester is to host a regional road show on Thursday 19th May that will raise key issues surrounding the significance of the social sciences in higher education, as part of a national Campaign for Social Science (CfSS) launched at the House of Lords earlier this year.
One giant leap for SMEs: University of Leicester space research applied to improving company performance in the East Midlands
Patients who see ‘preferred GP’ in doctor’s surgery less likely to go for emergency hospital admission: New study draws link between patient choice and hospital admissions
Medical scientists tackle poor eating habits in teenagers: Dedicated project at University of Leicester works with secondary schools
New appointments to the Natural Environment Research Council: University of Leicester Professor, Paul Monks, among new members
Annual lecture re-examines gender and intelligence: Professor Nicholas Mackintosh to deliver 2011 Sluckin lecture at the University of Leicester, 19 May
University of Leicester announces plans for £14 million residential conference facility: Proposal would ‘breathe new life’ into redundant site
BMJ Group Launches New Diabetes Diploma: Partnership with University of Leicester announced
Reading Arabic ‘different’ for the brain –new study: New research by University of Leicester psychologist sheds light on reading differences
Virtual lung models set to personalise asthma and COPD treatment: University of Leicester leads international project to develop pioneering tool
Leicester research offers hope for developing new medicines: Free public lecture at University of Leicester on 24 May
Optima-Life triumphs in Medilink East Midlands Business Awards: Innovation Day 2011, Wednesday 11th May, East Midlands Conference Centre
University of Leicester physicist receives highest UK science accolade: Professor Stan Cowley joins select group of preeminent scientists elected to Fellowship of the Royal Society
Sound of Space Waves / Controversies of Depleted Uranium: Two free lectures at University of Leicester on 25 May
Sikh community pumps funding into heart research: University of Leicester project at Glenfield Hospital receives vital boost
Leicester engineer gains national recognition: Head of Department awarded Fellowship of the Institute of Physics
University of Leicester astronomers in discovery of 'most distant object ever seen': Researchers look back in time at exploding star spotted at edge of the galaxy
Leicester students to experience weightlessness in gravity-defying experiment: University of Leicester students are only ones from Britain on ESA mission
Towering figures at this year's Sculpture in the Garden: University of Leicester’s annual sculpture exhibition to run from 26 June to 30 October
Rates of common mental illness not rising, says new study: Research by University of Leicester and University College London contradicts concerns about prevalence of mental disorders
People with mental illness have higher mortality after heart attacks but receive inferior care: Researchers probe link between people with mental illness and increased levels of mortality