April

Dino eggs shape Easter eggs says new study: Research by palaeontologists in Spain and the UK suggests that not all Easter eggs come from the same “parent” species; some could be from dinosaurs, including a new species from the Pyrenees.
English class system divide extends to cosmetic surgery abroad: Study into surgery website marketing involves University of Leicester sociologist
Pioneering ‘Lab of the Future’ to be piloted at University of Leicester: Chemistry students to take part in national pilot
Stand-up comedian lets Leicester into a national secret: Touring and TV comedian Andrew Lawrence returns to Embrace Arts on 21 April
University of Leicester students aim to use DNA to create environmental solution to pollution: Competition sees undergraduates design a novel genetically engineered organism
Two University of Leicester students in the running for national undergraduate of the year award: Leicester undergraduates reach shortlist for second year running
Call for communities to step forward and donate to Shoebiz Appeal: Leicester graduate raising awareness of shoe recycling campaign
Global warming: Could climate change pave the way for a golden age of British engineering?: Engineering professor predicts the challenge of tackling climate change will create over 2 million engineering jobs in the UK
Time for chai and a chat: New Language Café at the University of Leicester provides a cup of tea and a slice of British life for international students
Brian May and academics to put Government under pressure to improve animal welfare at University of Leicester event: Seminar will discuss Wildlife Conservation, Animal Welfare and Public Policy on Thursday 19 April
School children get the chance to be chemists for the day at the University of Leicester: Salters’ Festival of Chemistry, in partnership with The Royal Society of Chemistry, takes place on Tuesday 24 April
Botanic Garden tours for National Gardening Week: University of Leicester Botanic Garden in Oadby hosts guided tours on 21 and 22 April
Genetic similarity promotes co-operation - new study: Study of simple organisms reveals preference for those who resemble themselves
Victims of online dating scams feel doubly traumatised: University of Leicester scientist will present her findings at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference on Thursday 19 April
University of Leicester and Keysource recognised by Uptime Institutes 2012 GEIT Awards: Green Enterprise IT Awards celebrate energy efficiency in IT systems
Allowing patient access to chosen GP would reduce costs for the NHS: Continuity of care in doctor’s surgery is key to reducing non-emergency hospital admissions says new research
University of Leicester shortlisted for three national awards: University is shortlisted for eighth year in a row for Times Higher awards
Unique 'global CSI' course to be launched: Global Forensic Network links forensic scientists in UK, USA and Australia
Another top-20 place for University of Leicester: Complete University Guide league table announced today
Businesses and organisations from Leicestershire partner international service delivery project: University of Leicester hosts project that aims to enhance international standards of service delivery
University of Leicester launches lecture series in memory of Leicester-born medical pioneer: Inaugural John Swales Lecture on Monday April 30 at 4pm, Clinical Sciences Wing, Glenfield Hospital
London 2012 Olympics: New technology will be used to measure impact of extra traffic on pollution levels in the city: University of Leicester research announced as part of Universities Week campaign
Picture books featuring Picasso, pop-up London landscapes and the life of Charles Dickens are in the running for a prestigious award: English Association to award nation’s picture perfect children's books.
Head of Politics at University of Leicester receives distinguished honour: Professor Mark Phythian is conferred award of Academician by the Academy of Social Sciences
Free handbook helps journalists use data to improve the news: University of Leicester academic contributes to publication
Leicester historian asks 'Why are some societies more murderous than others?': University of Leicester academic presents his research on homicide rates through history on May 8
University of Leicester launches ground-breaking new facility: Campus infrastructure work brings bonus for cyclists
Scientists make stunning inner space observations: High-powered microscopes reveal workings of the cell – results could impact treatment of Down’s Syndrome, lissencephaly (a brain formation disorder) or cancer
University of Leicester economist appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus and member of the ECB Governing Council: Leading UK academic to head country’s finance sector
Billion euro ESA mission to explore icy worlds of Jupiter: University of Leicester involved in successful bid