November
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Greyfriars Fine Foods launches range that’s fit for a king
- University of Leicester supports entrepreneurial effort
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Deprivation responsible for 450 breast cancer deaths each year
- Researchers from Universities of Leicester and Cambridge present findings
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Researchers discover important mechanism behind nanoparticle reactivity
- University of Leicester involved in breakthrough science
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Leicester scientists map structure of key complex in the immune system
- New study reveals the structure of complement component C1 – a target for complement-mediated diseases including strokes and heart attacks
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‘Beyond reasonable doubt’: archaeologists give first-hand account of Richard III discovery in new book
- Grey Friars team-members’ book discusses the background, excavation and scientific methods that lead to the unearthing and identification of the last Plantagenet King of England
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Colossal careers fest among biggest in UK
- University’s mammoth Festival of Careers starts Tuesday 5 November 2013
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How today’s citizen scientists can learn from Darwin and the Victorians
- New research project investigates public participation in science in the 19th and 21st centuries – and shows how citizen science shaped Charles Darwin’s theories
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Olympic hero opens new £2 million diabetes centre in Leicester
- Sir Steve Redgrave will open the Leicester Diabetes Centre on Thursday 7 November
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Leicester benefits from £100m NERC investment in environmental science doctoral training
- Funding to be used to support a broad range of subjects across environmental sciences at University of Leicester
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Booker Prize-shortlisted author Amitav Ghosh to speak at the University of Leicester
- Talks by award-winning Bengali Indian novelist on Tuesday 12 November and Wednesday 13 November
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University of Leicester to create up to 500 paid internships per year
- University of Leicester will become the first top 20 university to launch a major paid internship programme to campus-based home or EU student undergraduates
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Embrace Arts: What does space sound like?
- New installation by Artist in Residence at University of Leicester
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What does space sound like?
- Free exhibition by Space Research Centre’s Leverhulme Artist in Residence explores sounds of space and the Sun on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 November
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Legendary British Author and Playwright Michael Frayn to speak at Literary Leicester festival
- Talk for sixth annual festival to take place on Saturday 16 November at 7:30pm
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University of Leicester forges unique agreements to enhance English language learning worldwide
- Memorandum of Understanding signed by University of Leicester and Pearson (PTE Academic) to establish world class English Language Centres worldwide
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Former NASA astronaut and social media star to teach Leicester how to ‘think like an astronaut’
- University of Leicester and The National Space Centre to host Canadian Astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield on Friday 13 December
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University of Leicester academics win award for new book on developments in biomedicine
- Dr Chris Willmott and Dr Salvador Macip receive the European Prize for the Popularization of Science
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Can we live together in a diverse Britain?
- Professor Ted Cantle to discuss ‘how globalisation and diversity changes everything’ at University of Leicester on Wednesday 20 November
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Young entrepreneur secures deal for new business venture
- Latest success story from recipient of support from University of Leicester's Enterprise Inc. programme
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International bestselling author to attend literary festival
- University of Leicester welcomes Antonia Fraser to sixth annual Literary Leicester festival on 15 November
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UKCAT-12 longitudinal study sheds light on medical school admissions
- University of Leicester is founding member of UKCAT
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New technique for developing drugs to treat serious illnesses
- Researchers exploit the power of evolution to create designer proteins
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Champion “speedcubers” race to complete Rubik’s Cubes at UK competition
- The Rubik’s UK Championships return to the University of Leicester on November 16 and 17
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New perspectives on ‘hard to reach’ communities in largest ever study of hate crime victimisation
- Emerging themes from Leicester Hate Crime Project to be discussed at free public lecture at the University of Leicester on Wednesday 27 November
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Academic to chair faith issues session as part of Inter Faith Week 2013
- Professor Peter Cumper of the University of Leicester chairing discussion on Tuesday 19 November
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Researchers discover there’s more to age old literacy problem than meets the eye
- Elderly adults find reading more difficult due to the way they process language according to new research from the University of Leicester
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University of Leicester to Base UK Testing and Analysis Centre at MIRA Technology Park
- University of Leicester to create centre for automotive, aerospace and space industries
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University of Leicester hosts former government advisor on drugs policy
- Renowned drugs expert David Nutt to discuss ‘Drugs Without the Hot Air’ on Wednesday 20 November 2013
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The Mysterious Case of George Eliot’s Right Hand
- Acclaimed George Eliot biographer delves into life of classic author at Victorian Studies Annual Lecture on Wednesday 20 November 2013
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Students clone bacterial genes for degradation and recycling of waste chemicals
- University of Leicester Biological Sciences students have cloned bacterial genes involved in breaking down toluene, an environmental pollutant
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Bringing hidden histories to light
- Research led by University of Leicester to unlock community engagement with de-industrial public spaces
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Medieval origins of debate on classroom beatings
- Research by University of Leicester medieval expert Dr Ben Parsons reveals the historical discussions surrounding corporal punishment – which are echoed in debates today
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Now is the Winter: Students asked to put their own spin on soliloquy in Richard III
- Competition run by the University of Leicester’s School of English will see Richard’s ‘voice’ becoming many voices in multimedia interpretation
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New expert panel in Security Studies
- 70 international experts in the field of conflict prevention, mitigation and recovery support innovative degree programme
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The Doctor is more likely to change race than gender, says TV historian
- ‘Fans would be outraged’ at the prospect of a female lead for Doctor Who
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Leicester secures funding for new Cancer Research UK Centre
- University of Leicester and Leicester’s Hospitals partnership wins backing for new centre of excellence
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The company you keep shapes what you learn
- Research from Universities of Leicester, Sussex and Cambridge into desert locusts discovers how your environment shapes your thinking
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Astronomers reveal mystery of brightest ever Gamma-ray Burst
- New research explains celestial phenomenon recorded earlier this year
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New University-industry partnership aims to train engineers and scientists of tomorrow
- University of Leicester leads Centre including researchers from universities of Birmingham, Nottingham and 14 industrial and international partners
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Queen’s Anniversary Prize to University of Leicester for Discovery of Richard III
- University recognised for long record of exceptional research, commercial archaeology and public engagement
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Cybermen offer uncomfortable glimpse into humanity’s future
- Bioethics expert argues that the Doctor Who villains echo concerns about technology enhanced humans
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Growing Job Insecurity in the Public Sector, but not in the Private Sector
- University of Leicester Professor co-authors major government report on employment relations and well-being
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University of Leicester offers free course on Richard III’s England
- First online course taught by scholars who brought King to light receives over 10,000 sign-ups
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Student volunteers to wrap up Christmas for children in Leicestershire
- University of Leicester student volunteers are collecting donations as part of Toys on the Table Christmas appeal from 2-6 December
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Leicester’s Clinical Trials Unit gains full National registration
- Unit dedicated to high quality clinical trials meets the 'gold standard' set by UK’s Clinical Research Collaboration
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Conference to showcase university students and staff working together
- Students’ Union hosts Working as Partners Conference on Wednesday 27 November 2013
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Steps towards curbing brain damage and diabetes
- Doctoral Inaugural Lectures by Dr Emmanouil Katsogridakis and Dr Emma Wilmot to take place on Wednesday 27 November
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Historic buildings help the balance sheet
- University history expert to give insight at event for developers and property managers on 27 November
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How ill is Capitalism really making us?
- Psychologist and writer Oliver James to give a talk on the mental health impact of ‘Selfish Capitalism’ on Wednesday 11 December 2013 at University of Leicester
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University of Leicester academic encourages day off from ‘out of control consumerism’
- We need to ‘disrupt our relationship to shopping’, according to consumption expert
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A New View of the Hot and Energetic Universe
- ESA selects the science theme for its next large mission
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Voices of Science to showcase 75 years of scientific innovation
- Dr Sally Horrocks from the University of Leicester helps to record the lives of British scientists in full for the first time
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University of Leicester wins Research Project of the Year for Dig for Richard III
- Accolade comes in seventh successive year in which Leicester has won a Times Higher Education Award