August

University of Leicester students improving lives through social enterprise projects: Success for ENACTUS Leicester team at national business and enterprise competition
The Conversation welcomes new members: University of Leicester among twelve new additions
Royal Society announces winner of world's oldest science prize: Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys receives the Copley Medal from the Royal Society
Space-age technologies aim to uncover Britain's heritage: UAVs to be used to shed new light on sub-surface features
Transformation of the underworld: Humanity’s deepest footprint: University of Leicester geologists explore the hidden world beneath our feet in new study
Victims of war: how Gaza conflict will traumatise a generation of adolescents: University of Leicester co-authored study explores how young people are affected by post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety in warzones
King Richard lll to be reinterred in March 2015: The next steps to the reinterment of King Richard lll in Leicester Cathedral announced
New insights into how young and developing readers make sense of words: University of Leicester researchers shed fresh light on the importance of the position of letters in words for young readers
White dwarfs crashing into Neutron Stars explain loneliest supernovae: University of Leicester involved in research
Research to examine role of media in aftermath of crisis situations: University of Leicester research will glean lessons from media coverage and social media activity during disaster events for a Europe wide study into crisis management
No rise in autism in 20 years: University of Leicester involved in research
University of Leicester medics swap stethoscopes for Lycra in cycle race: Medical School staff and students to take part in Leicester Castle Classic cycle challenge on Sunday 17 August
Leicester Kidney Exercise Team secure funding from leading charity: University of Leicester academics awarded grants
Society’s obsession with criminal celebrities and ‘murderabilia’ explored: New book by University of Leicester academic Dr Shane McCorristine to be published on Monday 18 August
Bluesky funds use of electric vehicles to measure pollution: University of Leicester scientists to monitor city pollution levels using air quality sensors in electric vehicles
Bone chemistry reveals royal lifestyle of Richard III: New insights into life and diet of the last Plantagenet king by British Geological Survey and University of Leicester
Music to your ears?: New research examines evidence of damage to your hearing
Interstellar dust grains could provide insights into the origin of Solar System: University of Leicester researcher involved in study examining first returned samples of space dust from beyond our solar system
‘Rock breaking’ research by University of Leicester could optimise fracking process: New research identifies potential method to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impacts of fracking
Final designs released for new contemporary art gallery in Leicester: University of Leicester reveals designs for new gallery at Embrace Arts, set to open in 2015
Members of the public invited to learn about family histories and Leicester’s role in the First World War: University of Leicester academics to take part in BBC World War One at Home tour event in Leicester between 23 - 24 August
Jurassic Welsh mammals were picky eaters, study finds: University of Leicester involved in research
Pedal to Paris for the Legion: University of Leicester space technician gears up for bike ride
Voices of ‘Others’ represented in film installation at the University of Leicester: Stories of Migration project by School of Museum Studies and Migration Museum Project running until February 2015
Cash for Castle digital project: New heritage project 'Leicester Castle Tells Its Story'
University of Leicester celebrates 10th anniversary of Centre for Interdisciplinary Science with free public lecture: Leading science personality Dr Kevin Fong to speak about his journey to becoming a top interdisciplinary scientist on Friday 5 September
University of Leicester opens book of condolences in memory of Lord Attenborough: University Centre that bears his name honours Patron and supporter
Global water scarcity will intensify the privatisation of water resources: Local collectives should control the world’s shrinking water supplies rather than multinational companies, according to University of Leicester expert Dr Georgios Patsiaouras
Gent’s Part 23 compliant devices get a first at University of Leicester: Fire alarm and detection system at halls of residence refurbished