June

Stand-up comedian inspires Leicester for London 2012: Embrace Arts hosts Laurence Clark on 21 June
Five awards for University of Leicester: University recognised in Higher Education Marketing Awards ceremony
University of Leicester honorary degrees: summer 2012: The University of Leicester is awarding 11 honorary degrees at its degree congregations this summer between 10 July and 13 July.
Financial mania: why bankers and politicians failed to heed the warning signs of the 2008 credit crisis: Award-winning University of Leicester academic identifies ‘manic behaviour’ in the financial world
Multi-million pound new national supercomputer to perform astronomical feats: University of Leicester chosen for state-of-the art facility to tackle mysteries of space
An experiment too far? University grounds declared ‘danger zone’ as part of art show: ‘Deadly shed’ to feature in sculpture exhibition
Coach trip: University fitness manager in charity drive to meet the Pope: Roadtrip from Leicester to Rome to benefit local charity Wishes 4 Kids
Breaking down the boundaries between work and study: Professor Hilary Burgess to give University of Leicester public lecture on 12 June
University of Leicester serves up recipe for business success: Innovation Partnership Showcase, Thursday 5th July at the Leicester Marriott Hotel
Jolly good sport: Leicester students to revive Victorian Olympic Games ahead of London 2012: Moustaches and cricket balls to feature in Olympic re-enactment
Celebrating biodiversity at University of Leicester: Members of the public invited to identify as many species as possible in 24 hours
Study shows people with Type 2 diabetes require ongoing and sustained clinical support: Study analyses impact of one-off advice session and on-going support for patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes
Bill Bryson to join UK charity walk for children’s cancer and leukaemia: Fundraisers to trace route across the UK for Emily’s Big Walk starting on 25 August
Engineering electronics for outer space: University of Leicester expert gives lecture on spacecraft electronic systems
University of Leicester ranked in UK top 20 by The Times for fifth year in succession: Third league table of 2012 ranks Leicester in top 20
University of Leicester Professor Before the UN Security Council: Distinguished academic proposes mediation as an appropriate technique of resolving disputes between states
Father and son play their part in University of Leicester's non-stop 'Bardathon': Much Ado About Shakespeare at University campus from Monday 18 June- Friday 22 June
David Wilson announced as premier local benefactor for University of Leicester Cardiovascular Research Centre: Industrialist and philanthropist, David Wilson, through his charitable foundation, The David Wilson Foundation, is the leading local donor for the University’s research centre at Glenfield Hospital
Gifted physicists have stars in their eyes: Awards ceremony at University of Leicester inspires physicists of the future
New University of Leicester employability summit aims to maximise graduate prospects for students: University of Leicester to issue new employability strategy at inaugural conference
RBS management style used ‘economic violence’ to wield power that led to bank's failure, new study suggests: University academics provide alternative explanation for bank’s collapse
Local Community invited to Summer Reunion and Open Day at University of Leicester: The Summer Reunion and Open Day: Saturday 30th June 2012
Award evening for students breaking into the world of work: Students celebrate after gaining key employability award
Industrialist and philanthropist David Wilson speaks of delight at donating £500,000 to University of Leicester research centre at Glenfield Hospital: David Wilson is Premier Local Benefactor of New Cardiovascular Research Centre
Scholarships celebrated: Overseas students toast their time in Leicester: International students received postgraduate funding from Santander
Sound’s Fantastic: Public lecture on how the power of sound can provide environmentally-friendly form of energy conversion
University of Leicester recognised at THE Leadership and Management Awards 2012: Library team scoops prize at ceremony in London
New Model for Small Businesses to Aid Investments Decisions: Revolutionary ROI model for SMEs formulated by University of Leicester academics
University of Leicester students scoop National Award for enhancing Employability: Leicester Bright Futures Society recognised for Careers Service Collaboration at the annual Bright Futures Awards Ceremony
Stillbirth rate twice as high among least well off in England: Inequality evident for all causes and has not budged in eight years
2012 Graduate Trainee Programme: Graduates from the county join new scheme to encourage participation in sport
New £340,000 investment into asthma and allergy research at University of Leicester: Midlands Asthma and Allergy Research Association provides vital funding for study
Public invited to open day at historic Burrough Hill dig: Visitors invited to take part in archaeological event on Sunday 1 July
‘Lovable’ academics lauded by students: Poll among students finds worthy academic winners
Is lifelong learning good for you?: International conference on wellbeing in adult education links with 150th anniversary of groundbreaking college
Women “never the right age” in hedge fund: ‘Women faced problems at every stage of adult life’ says report from University of Leicester and University of Essex
Botanical bargains: Pick up a plant at University of Leicester's garden sale: Plant sale and Family Day at Botanic Garden kick off a summer of activities
Heart research PhD researcher wins regional science prize: University of Leicester Department of Cardiovascular Sciences repeats last year’s success
University of Leicester lauds ‘Volunteer of the Year’: ‘Amazing’ PhD student wins the Frank May Cup
Outdoor art: summer show unveiled: University of Leicester’s sculpture exhibition to open on July 1
Englishness was the starting block for modern Olympic Games, claims University of Leicester historian: ‘More than any other nation, the English invented modern sport and it was their thinking about education that inspired the re-invention of the Olympic games’ - Professor Rob Colls, University of Leicester
How to bend it like Beckham: physics students calculate perfect football formula: University of Leicester undergraduates find key to curling the ball
Could some smokers be at even higher risk of lung disease?: University of Leicester researchers analyse genetic clues that predict lung disease
Outstanding teachers gain accolades from University of Leicester: University Teaching Fellowships promote, reward and celebrate excellence in teaching and related activities that support and enhance ‘the Leicester student experience’
New portrait of DNA fingerprinting pioneer unveiled at University of Leicester: Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, inventor of DNA fingerprinting, is immortalised on canvas by artist Tess Barnes
Shale gas unlikely to be the solution to the UK’s future energy needs: Over recent years the UK has become ever more dependent on the import of gas to supply our energy needs, presenting risks for our future energy security.
University of Leicester graduate helps poor entrepreneurs in Benin to develop businesses: Former students takes intern role to help lift people out of poverty
Botanic Garden provides therapy and green fingers: New programme helps gardening skills bloom for people with disabilities