April
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“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
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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)
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‘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
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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
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‘Highest level of recognition’ for education researcher
- Third Principal Fellow elected by Higher Education Academy at University of Leicester
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“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
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Prestigious Professorship announced in the name of inventor of genetic fingerprinting
- New post at University of Leicester in 30th anniversary year of landmark discovery
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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
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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
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Letterbox Club launched in Scotland
- University of Leicester-founded project success
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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
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Former University of Leicester student named Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year
- University’s Career Development Service committed to supporting best entrepreneurial talent
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Building and Enriching Shared Heritages: A Toolkit for Community Organisations
- University of Leicester launches website with online training resources for community historians
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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
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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
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New qualification provides boost for actuarial analyst careers
- Institute and Faculty of Actuaries launches professional qualification with University of Leicester as a teaching provider
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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
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Satellite Data to Aid Turbine Revolution
- University of Leicester works with High Efficiency Heating UK Ltd to pinpoint optimum locations for hydropower turbines
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PhD training given £83.5 million boost
- Minister announces further investment in doctoral training at University of Leicester
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Migrating to the Mediterranean makes Britons unhappier, says research
- University of Leicester academic shares findings at national conference on Wednesday 23 April
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Salters’ Festival of Chemistry
- In partnership with The Royal Society of Chemistry at University of Leicester Department of Chemistry on Wednesday 30 April 2014
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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
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Shockwave findings set to rewrite scientific theories
- Study of Gamma-Ray Bursts afterglow surprises scientists