April

“Now is the time to act and establish a national service for diabetes prevention,” say academics: University of Leicester study of diabetes prevention programmes suggests need for more rigorous implementation of NICE guidance
University of Leicester Professor among ten of the UK’s most inspirational scientists and engineers: RISE Awards announced by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
‘Most crucial scientific knowledge’ preserved in academic’s guidebook for end of the world: University of Leicester astrobiologist highlights importance of understanding fundamental science in new book
Hurrah! The animals could have floated two by two according to physicists: University of Leicester students show Noah’s ark would have been strong enough to carry pairs of each animal species
‘Highest level of recognition’ for education researcher: Third Principal Fellow elected by Higher Education Academy at University of Leicester
“Creating Home” exhibition to showcase 100 Years of Architectural Change at Lamport Hall (1800-1900): Exhibition by University of Leicester research student to take place at Lamport Hall, Northamptonshire, between 20 April – 12 October 2014
Prestigious Professorship announced in the name of inventor of genetic fingerprinting: New post at University of Leicester in 30th anniversary year of landmark discovery
Leicester expert helps narrow down possible sites for Mars rover mission: The University of Leicester’s Dr John Bridges has helped pick eight possible destinations for the ExoMars rover mission, which will search for signs of life on the Red Planet
Walking may help protect kidney patients against heart disease and infections: Universities of Leicester and Loughborough design new study that finds modest exercise has anti-inflammatory effects on the body
Letterbox Club launched in Scotland: University of Leicester-founded project success
University of Leicester nurtures networks between small and medium enterprises and local businesses: SME Networking Event hosted by the Career Development Service took place at the University of Leicester
Former University of Leicester student named Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year: University’s Career Development Service committed to supporting best entrepreneurial talent
Building and Enriching Shared Heritages: A Toolkit for Community Organisations: University of Leicester launches website with online training resources for community historians
New 50th anniversary edition of Joe Orton’s Entertaining Mr Sloane uncovers key changes made to script: Dr Emma Parker, of the University of Leicester’s School of English, has produced a new edition of Orton’s Entertaining Mr Sloane to mark the 50th anniversary of the play’s premiere on Tuesday 6 May
Substantial EU doctoral training programme grant awarded to University of Leicester: PhD students to receive large-scale funding for innovative research in the field of forensic science
New qualification provides boost for actuarial analyst careers: Institute and Faculty of Actuaries launches professional qualification with University of Leicester as a teaching provider
An array of gardening activities during Royal Horticultural Society National Gardening Week at the Leicester Botanic Garden: University of Leicester Botanic Garden to celebrate horticultural week 14 – 20 April
Satellite Data to Aid Turbine Revolution: University of Leicester works with High Efficiency Heating UK Ltd to pinpoint optimum locations for hydropower turbines
PhD training given £83.5 million boost: Minister announces further investment in doctoral training at University of Leicester
Migrating to the Mediterranean makes Britons unhappier, says research: University of Leicester academic shares findings at national conference on Wednesday 23 April
School students being told to look at websites rather than being given face-to-face careers advice: University of Leicester employment expert shares research findings at national conference
Work of Richard III video team recognised: Learning on Screen awards praise University of Leicester’s long history of video productions that led to first visuals of the King’s remains
New Centre to research the changing world of work: University of Leicester to launch new Centre for Sustainable Work and Employment Futures at inaugural conference at College Court on Tuesday 29 April
Academics put the shine back into Harborough Museum’s Boot and Shoe exhibit: University of Leicester academics to connect audiences using digital technology for new project ‘Sole2Soul: Narrative, Curate, Rejuvenate’ project at Harborough Museum
Candid ‘insider’ views on quality and safety in the NHS could help detect reasons for poor care, say researchers: Research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine emphasises importance of listening to staff
Salters’ Festival of Chemistry: In partnership with The Royal Society of Chemistry at University of Leicester Department of Chemistry on Wednesday 30 April 2014
Shields Up! Students devise concept for Star Wars-style deflector shields: Technology for protecting spaceships from laser fire is feasible today, University of Leicester students discover– but would leave pilots blind
Shockwave findings set to rewrite scientific theories: Study of Gamma-Ray Bursts afterglow surprises scientists