June
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Stand-up comedian inspires Leicester for London 2012
- Embrace Arts hosts Laurence Clark on 21 June
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Five awards for University of Leicester
- University recognised in Higher Education Marketing Awards ceremony
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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.
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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
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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
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An experiment too far? University grounds declared ‘danger zone’ as part of art show
- ‘Deadly shed’ to feature in sculpture exhibition
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Coach trip: University fitness manager in charity drive to meet the Pope
- Roadtrip from Leicester to Rome to benefit local charity Wishes 4 Kids
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Breaking down the boundaries between work and study
- Professor Hilary Burgess to give University of Leicester public lecture on 12 June
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University of Leicester serves up recipe for business success
- Innovation Partnership Showcase, Thursday 5th July at the Leicester Marriott Hotel
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Jolly good sport: Leicester students to revive Victorian Olympic Games ahead of London 2012
- Moustaches and cricket balls to feature in Olympic re-enactment
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Celebrating biodiversity at University of Leicester
- Members of the public invited to identify as many species as possible in 24 hours
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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
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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
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Engineering electronics for outer space
- University of Leicester expert gives lecture on spacecraft electronic systems
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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
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University of Leicester Professor Before the UN Security Council
- Distinguished academic proposes mediation as an appropriate technique of resolving disputes between states
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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
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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
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Gifted physicists have stars in their eyes
- Awards ceremony at University of Leicester inspires physicists of the future
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New University of Leicester employability summit aims to maximise graduate prospects for students
- University of Leicester to issue new employability strategy at inaugural conference
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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
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Local Community invited to Summer Reunion and Open Day at University of Leicester
- The Summer Reunion and Open Day: Saturday 30th June 2012
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Award evening for students breaking into the world of work
- Students celebrate after gaining key employability award
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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
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Scholarships celebrated: Overseas students toast their time in Leicester
- International students received postgraduate funding from Santander
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Sound’s Fantastic
- Public lecture on how the power of sound can provide environmentally-friendly form of energy conversion
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University of Leicester recognised at THE Leadership and Management Awards 2012
- Library team scoops prize at ceremony in London
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New Model for Small Businesses to Aid Investments Decisions
- Revolutionary ROI model for SMEs formulated by University of Leicester academics
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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
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Stillbirth rate twice as high among least well off in England
- Inequality evident for all causes and has not budged in eight years
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2012 Graduate Trainee Programme
- Graduates from the county join new scheme to encourage participation in sport
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New £340,000 investment into asthma and allergy research at University of Leicester
- Midlands Asthma and Allergy Research Association provides vital funding for study
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Public invited to open day at historic Burrough Hill dig
- Visitors invited to take part in archaeological event on Sunday 1 July
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‘Lovable’ academics lauded by students
- Poll among students finds worthy academic winners
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Is lifelong learning good for you?
- International conference on wellbeing in adult education links with 150th anniversary of groundbreaking college
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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
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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
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Heart research PhD researcher wins regional science prize
- University of Leicester Department of Cardiovascular Sciences repeats last year’s success
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University of Leicester lauds ‘Volunteer of the Year’
- ‘Amazing’ PhD student wins the Frank May Cup
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Outdoor art: summer show unveiled
- University of Leicester’s sculpture exhibition to open on July 1
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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
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How to bend it like Beckham: physics students calculate perfect football formula
- University of Leicester undergraduates find key to curling the ball
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Could some smokers be at even higher risk of lung disease?
- University of Leicester researchers analyse genetic clues that predict lung disease
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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’
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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
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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.
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University of Leicester graduate helps poor entrepreneurs in Benin to develop businesses
- Former students takes intern role to help lift people out of poverty
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Botanic Garden provides therapy and green fingers
- New programme helps gardening skills bloom for people with disabilities