October
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Prehistoric builders reveal trade secrets
- Long-overlooked museum fossil is a clue to vanished skills of prehistoric animal architects
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Report recommends new approach to recording students’ achievements
- University of Leicester Vice-Chancellor chairs working group proposing changes to degree classifications
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Discrimination from one's manager really bites
- Study examines impact of discrimination on mental health workers
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Olympic hopeful receives sporting boost from University of Leicester
- Students awarded University’s first round of sports scholarships
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Identifying genes - with the help of yeast
- Accessible science at GENIE Public Engagement Lectures on Tuesday 9 October at the University of Leicester
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The whole world in your hands: how businesses can benefit from satellite data
- University of Leicester’s G-STEP event will feature talks from Hewlett Packard, the UK Space Agency and Ordnance Survey
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Guest lecture to discuss ‘urgent action’ needed to address lung cancer cases
- Lung cancer expert Dr Ian Woolhouse to give public lecture organised by Hope Against Cancer
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James Bond expert reveals what we can expect from Skyfall
- University of Leicester’s Professor James Chapman says 23rd 007 will need to marry the old with the new
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Leicester-born artist returns to his roots
- University of Leicester to unveil painting by artist Adrian Hemming
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Supporting Families With Cancer
- Experts on hand to advise on preventing or delaying the onset of cancer
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Bollywood Movie showcase for University facilities
- Two new scenes to be shot at University of Leicester’s Percy Gee Building
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Leicester leads the way in most comprehensive ever hate-crime study
- Research will include widest range of groups to be investigated in a single study
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New Joint University Employment Agency to Help Students Gain Skills and Aid Local Community
- 'Unitemps' Initiative by De Montfort University and the University of Leicester to provide high quality temporary staff to local enterprises and allow students to experience the working world
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Graphic art illustrates University of Leicester's historic search for King Richard III
- Innovative illustrations capture historical events in dramatic style
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Leicester sociologist backs first global Day of the Girl
- Dr Jane Pilcher supports UN’s first global day for awareness of girls’ issues on October 11
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£8,000 Vouchers available for SMEs to benefit from University of Leicester’s space research expertise
- Scheme aims to support development of innovative ideas
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Dead stars could be the future of spacecraft navigation
- University of Leicester involved in project exploring the use of pulsar X-rays
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Restoration project aims to 'give river back to Market Harborough'
- Public asked to have say in conservation plan - first meeting on November 1 at the Angel Hotel, Market Harborough, at 7pm, open to all
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Forensic expert to debate the ‘CSI effect’ with bestselling crime authors
- University of Leicester forensic pathologist joins Ian Rankin and Kathy Reichs at Cheltenham Literature Festival
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Literary superstar Laura Esquivel to speak at University of Leicester
- Second Annual Creative Writing Lecture at the University of Leicester on October 24
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Assembling the molecular jigsaw of the brain
- Free public lecture on Tuesday 16 October explores latest work in mapping the molecules of the mind
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New study finds that sitting for protracted periods increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease and death
- Sitting around compromises health of people- even if they meet typical physical activity guidelines
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One foot from the grave!
- You won’t believe it! Archaeologists who led Search for King Richard III reveal Victorian builders came within inches of destroying human remains
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This is a public service announcement - is anyone listening?
- Media figures debate future of public service broadcasting at University of Leicester event
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Drawn from the past, preserved for the future: art and film history lectures announced
- Free public lectures in October and November dedicated to art in all its forms
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Leicestershire Schools Awarded Primary Science Quality Mark
- Awards for schools that have worked with Science Learning Centre East Midlands at the University of Leicester
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Leicester plays pivotal role in European Parliament event on how space science can benefit society
- Exciting uses of hi-tech space know-how for business and beyond – space technologies event at National Space Centre on Thursday October 18
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Battling the “brain drain”
- University of Leicester students travel to Ethiopia to help stimulate entrepreneurship and social innovation
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University of Leicester academic receives prestigious award for his work in immunology
- Professor Schwaeble’s research on the body’s responses to infections and its implications in inflammatory disease recognised by the Royal Society
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Six of the best: Law Teacher of the Year Award shortlist announced
- University of Leicester lecturer among candidates for national award
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Poet Laureate and Booker Prize-shortlisted novelist at Literary Leicester festival
- Carol Ann Duffy and Will Self among speakers at University of Leicester’s fifth annual Literary Leicester festival - 7-10 November, 2012
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University of Leicester part of UK consortium to help fight global deforestation through REDD+
- Dr. Kevin Tansey and Professor Heiko Balzter from the Department of Geography at the University of Leicester are members of consortium
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University of Leicester’s findings feature in Alan Milburn report
- University contributes to important Government report on social mobility
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Professor Lord Anthony Giddens to speak on ‘The Politics of Climate Change’
- World-renowned sociologist returns to Leicester on 24th October.
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The future of Mongolian nomadic lifestyle under debate
- Geographers from University of Leicester in research project looking at lives of herders
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Key figures in Richard III search tell of ‘huge shock’ of skeleton discovery
- Michael Ibsen and Dr John Ashdown-Hill recount their reactions to news of Grey Friars find
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Diamonds for Hope
- To mark ten successful years, local cancer research charity, Hope Against Cancer has launched a network of HOPE Diamonds
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Chemists shed light on the future of solar power
- President of the Royal Society of Chemistry to give public lecture at the University of Leicester on Wednesday 24th October
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Is the media’s portrayal of disability a help or a hindrance?
- One-day conference at the University of Leicester to examine the media’s representation of disability issues
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How the Anglo-Saxons made sense of the natural world
- Expert in early medieval science to give Brixworth public lecture on Saturday 27 October
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Industry and academia join forces as UCB supports Leicester PhD students
- UCB Pharma scheme provides University of Leicester PhD students with funding for their course studies.
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NHS should replace traditional autopsies with non-invasive alternative where appropriate, suggests report
- Group chaired by University of Leicester forensic pathology expert recommends Department of Health should create national autopsy imaging service
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European court translators to learn English law at University of Leicester
- UK’s first course for European Court of Justice interpreters will be held from October 29 to November 2
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'Don't jump to conclusions' - warns Head of academic team in Richard III search
- Head of Archaeology and Ancient History at University of Leicester says Search for Richard III is still ongoing as debate rages over potential burial sites
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Students boost Leicester's economy by £169 million
- Students studying in Leicester spend an average of £144.10 per week and rent accounts for 41% of weekly outgoings
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Former University of Leicester student is elected as new Chancellor
- Distinguished Labour Life Peer the Rt. Hon. Lord Grocott to serve as sixth Chancellor of the University of Leicester
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New study investigates fate of the criminal corpse
- Exploitation of bodies from 17th to 19th centuries put under the spotlight
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Grey Friars female skeleton is possibly of founder
- University of Leicester archaeological team in Search for Richard III comment on second set of remains found under car park
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A sense of belonging is key to university success
- Inaugural lecture from Professor Jon Scott to be held at the University of Leicester on Tuesday 13 November
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Some of the world’s fastest ‘speedcubers’ to compete at the University of Leicester
- University of Leicester to host UK Open 2012 Rubik’s Cube-solving championship
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Health inequalities could be reduced by more effective healthcare, says new study
- Research led by University of Leicester discovers how effective healthcare can reduce toll from major diseases like stroke, heart disease and cancer