February

MICROMINE UK Awards Bursary to Geoscience Student: Employability boost for University of Leicester student
Crocus blooming signals spring: Weekend viewings of spring flowers at University of Leicester Botanic Garden on 19th & 26th February 2012
The London Riots: Another Moral Panic - or What?: Free University of Leicester lecture on Wednesday 8 February to give insight into 2011 violence
Circulating free DNA holds clues to cancer diagnosis and risk of relapse: Research led by University of Leicester focuses on breast cancer
Universities of Leicester and Cambridge spearhead one of UK's biggest diabetes prevention programmes: Prevention of Diabetes Through Physical Activity Education programme to tackle chronic condition
Student aims to raise £2000 for hospital appeal: First-year student from the Wirral aims to take part in the London Marathon
Indian lesser flamingos compared to their African cousins in new genetic study: Are flamingos in India and Africa genetically birds of a feather?
When racist jokes aren’t a laughing matter – new study: Political correctness cannot explain the serious meanings in racist jokes
Anti-obesity drugs with a modified lifestyle helps weight loss – new study: Research from University of Leicester tackles growing problem
University of Leicester to spearhead Europe-wide research into older people's learning experiences: New European project will gather information and create platform to exchange knowledge and inform best practice for later-life learning
University of Leicester graduates to enjoy dinner and dance with Sir Terry Wogan: Honorary Graduate and friend of the University will be guest of honour at upcoming Alumni Dinner
Predisposition to common heart disease 'passed on from father to son': University of Leicester-led research finds Y chromosome link for coronary artery disease
NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory finds Milky Way's black hole grazing on asteroids: University of Leicester physicists analyse data from the telescope and find giant black hole vaporising asteroids may be source of frequent flares from the galactic core
The psychology of the dark side of cyberspace: The emotional impact of virtual violence, break-ups and romance scams explored at free public lecture at University of Leicester on Tuesday 21 February
Quidditch takes off: turning a fictional game into a real sport: Muggle Quidditch match between University of Leicester and Keele University teams will be first in the UK played according to formal IQA rules
Intermediate Mass Black Holes and revelations: New findings build on discovery made at University of Leicester
Bangladeshi community celebrates 10th anniversary success of learning centre: Vice-Chancellor of University of Leicester to see success of service he launched a decade ago
Leicester Conferences nominated for two national industry awards: Leicester Conferences within Residential and Commercial Services are finalists for a fourth consecutive year at the annual M&IT Industry Awards
University of Leicester students get peddling for Go Green Week: Exciting week of activity promotes environmental awareness amongst students
24 hour row-a-thon will raise money for cancer research: University of Leicester students will row through the night to raise funds for the Ewing's Sarcoma Research Trust
Talk shows engage with significant ethical and social issues: Free public lecture examines reason and emotion in television talk shows
Soldiers, spacemen and vagrants: Britain’s comics icons revealed: New book explores cultural history of comics in Britain for first time
University of Leicester wins the 2011 UCISA-Eduserv Award for Excellence: Leicester commended for high quality training materials on information security
Find out what's in your genes: Free public lectures at University of Leicester on Tuesday 13 March
University of Leicester work highlighted at prestigious international event: Leicester academics present their work at meeting attended by scientists and journalists from around the world
Testing begins: pioneering study explores links between being born early and difficulties with maths: University of Leicester leads work into later skills development in premature babies
New study examines cultural values: University of Leicester researcher co-leads research into value of our hobbies and leisure activities.
National industry award nominations for Leicester Conferences: Leicester Conferences within Residential and Commercial Services are finalists for a fourth consecutive year at the annual M&IT Industry Awards
New study examines cultural values: University of Leicester researcher co-leads research into value of our hobbies and leisure activities
March means music at Embrace Arts: University's arts centre lines up ten concerts for music lovers
University of Leicester exhibition showcases 'interesting times' in sculpture: The University of Leicester’s annual sculpture exhibition takes an unsettling twist in 2012, weaving gutsy large-scale pieces through its historic botanical garden
Students organise music and dance Extravaganza to raise money for disadvantaged children worldwide: University of Leicester RAG society hosting ambitious fundraiser in support of DanceAid
Physical complaints may suggest depression in cancer patients: New study in cancer shows physical symptoms are amplified by depression and should not be ignored.
New doctoral inaugural lectures to showcase outstanding university researchers: Outstanding PhD graduates showcase cutting-edge research in University of Leicester public lectures on 29 February
Against bankocracy?: Free seminar on 29 February for the Interdisciplinary Dialogues in Education series aims to enliven educational thinking and practice with insights from other disciplines
University of Leicester Educator to Become ‘Google Certified’ at Google Teacher Academy: PGCE student to benefit from hands-on experience with Google products and technologies
University of Leicester students host charity run to raise money for children around the world: Students have organised a 1km run that will raise funds for children's charity UNICEF
DNA pioneer says Britain’s forensic science research base in danger of disappearing: Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys of University of Leicester comments on closure of the Forensic Science Service
University of Leicester to study impact of food and eating on social skills of children: Research to centre on pupils at school in Leicester
University of Leicester Medical School grants new Affiliated Teaching Hospital status: Kettering General Hospital has been granted Affiliated Teaching Hospital status by University of Leicester Medical School for its consistently high standard of education for medical students.
Babies born just two or three weeks early at higher risk of poor health: Research: Population-based cohort study of the effects of gestational age at birth on health outcomes at three and five years of age.
Diabetes risk from sitting around: Women could be more at risk than men – new University of Leicester study
Leicester academic to speak on police use of social media: Focus on police public engagement at policy seminar on 6 March
Is the Euro Destined to collapse?: University of Leicester hosts debate in Europe’s financial capital on 7 March
Students raise asylum awareness: First Refugee Week aims to raise funds for charity
Pilot study reveals trends in women's surname choices: 'Children can be made to feel 'different' if their surname choice style is not the conventional one'