June

Children of the world ‘could do better’ in physical activity: Launch of new Physical Activity Report Card in Children and Youth
Criminologist to advise summit on sexual violence: Dr Lisa Smith invited to conference co-chaired by Angelina Jolie
Celebrating the impact of universities through public participation: University of Leicester public engagement events to take place during Universities Week 2014 between 9 – 15 June
NIHR Leicester Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit Open day: BRU Open Day provides insight into first class medical research facility
University of Leicester School of Management wins prestigious Small Business Charter Award: Dr Angus Cameron attended award ceremony at 10 Downing Street
Inspirational student wins Adult Learners’ Week 2014 award in the face of adversity: University of Leicester distance learning student Samuel Akera wins prestigious Learning for Work award after conquering hardship
When pigs fly: Digging into the language of the trenches: New introduction to The Lingo of No Man’s Land written by Professor Julie Coleman from the University of Leicester
Breakthrough study solves plant sex mystery: University of Leicester team undresses the genetic hierarchy in plant sperm cell formation
Opening date set for King Richard lll Visitor Centre: Attraction opens Saturday 26 July
Scientists put mankind’s technological impact on the planet to the test: University of Leicester geologists suggest human phenomenon lies at the heart of the Anthropocene
Art to ‘restore the public spirit’: In straitened times, power of sculpture to inspire is explored at outdoor exhibition free and open to the public
University of Leicester officially opens £12.6 million heart research centre: Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Robert Burgess will open the University of Leicester British Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Research Centre on Wednesday 11 June
Resolving the riddle of our earliest backboned ancestors: University of Leicester academics to present origin of life research as part of Universities Week 2014 at Natural History Museum on Wednesday 11 June
One-third of English adults have prediabetes: Rates of prediabetes have risen sharply says study co-led by University of Leicester
Researchers find serious flaws in the Coalition’s plans to increase social mobility: New book co-written by University of Leicester Professor challenges government approach to mobility policy
Fisheries trinity feature in new film: GAP2 video showcases value of collaboration in European fisheries management
Commemorating the centenary of the Great War: University of Leicester events and projects to remember the First World War and the stories of those who lived through it
University of Leicester wins 'terrific treble' in national teaching excellence awards: Leicester is the only university to win three Fellowships this year for quality of teaching and support for learning
New Faith Advisory Team to be launched at University of Leicester Chaplaincy: Event marks ‘landmark moment’ in Chaplaincy history
Immune response affects sleep and memory – new study: Sickness-induced insomnia is common because of link between brain and immune system
Members of the public invited to see the riddle of our earliest ancestors solved by palaeontologists: University of Leicester public engagement event at Highcross Shopping Centre to take place on Saturday 14 June
New Evelyn Waugh website will let public contribute to Complete Works project: Public will to gain access to huge range of resources on the acclaimed author as part of project to publish his complete works, co-led by University of Leicester
Science and engineering stars shine: University of Leicester academics honoured in House of Commons event
Local Community invited to University of Leicester Summer Reunion Open Day 2014: Members of the public invited to exciting event for all the family on Saturday 28 June
New discoveries in genetics of lung health: • Study co-led by Leicester and Nottingham universities with colleagues in US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences • Research offers potential for prevention and treatment of lung diseases • First time this particular genetic link with lung health has been found
New project to investigate vanishing pubs in England: University of Leicester research team to increase appreciation of ‘severely threatened’ pubs in Leeds
Stories of Migration photography exhibition at University of Leicester: Joint project by School of Museum Studies and Migration Museum Project uses state-of-the art digital technology
The human cost of consumer technologies: Academics turn spotlight on practices of world’s biggest electronic manufacturing company
‘Untouchable’ works to be investigated at University of Leicester event: Dalit literature is focus of AHRC Research Network symposium
Leicester-led conference to explore safeguards against future banking disasters: The International Finance and Banking Society (IFABS) – led by Leicester experts Dr Meryem Duygun and Dr Mohamed Shaban – will hold its 2014 conference from June 18 to 20 in Lisbon, Portugal
Higher prison sentences unlikely to deter ‘death by driving’ offences, academic says: University of Leicester academic Professor Sally Kyd Cunningham suggests new Government laws could fail as a deterrent against crimes committed while driving
Groundbreaking research finds human sweat can reduce bacteria defences in hospitals and schools: University of Leicester researchers discover sweat can cause corrosion of protective qualities of door knobs and taps within an hour of contact
Successful investment in carbon reduction with more to come: University of Leicester Green initiative recognised
Driving Change; Improving Performance – how to engage with the Global economy: University of Leicester and industry experts to speak at Innovation Leicester 2014 conference
Conference to pay tribute to one of the twentieth century’s greatest sociologists: University of Leicester to host landmark conference to celebrate the life and achievements of Norbert Elias
University of Leicester Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Joe Orton’s Entertaining Mr Sloane: Free public event featuring luminary speakers to mark 50 years since the West End premiere of Leicester-born Orton’s first stage play on Sunday 29 June
Festival to showcase University of Leicester postgraduate research: Employers and public invited to judge excellence in postgraduate research on Thursday 26 June
Archaeologists search for new portal into bygone era: Open day at Burrough Hill on Sunday 29 June, 11am - 4pm
Time to think big: a call for a giant space telescope: RAS President and University of Leicester Pro-Vice-Chancellor speaks at National Astronomy Meeting
University of Leicester student awarded ‘summer studentship’ by the Dr Hadwen Trust: Karishma Joshi to undertake research project into tuberculosis (TB)
History favourite to open new galleries at Bosworth: First changes to exhibition displays since Richard III discovery
Time to think big: a call for a giant space telescope: University of Leicester scientist looks to future
Connecting SMEs with University of Leicester Talent: New initiative to offer recruitment solutions to East Midlands employers
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus and ECB Governing Council member returns to University of Leicester: Professor Panicos Demetriades participated in talks that saved Cyprus from bankruptcy
New research shows freshers struggle to remember basic A-level concepts: University of Leicester involved in developing and implementing national study
Global manufacturer shows the dark heart of nearshoring, new study finds: ‘Forms of Labour in Europe and China. The Case of Foxconn’ - conference at the University of Padua in Italy on June 26-27, 2014
Student relationship story to explore romance and overcoming traumatic pasts in ‘The Glass Heart Girl’: University of Leicester becomes setting for new novel by author Michelle Diana Lowe
The science of walking on walls and ceilings: University of Leicester students show Wallace & Gromit ‘Wrong Trousers’ are scientifically possible for a short period of time
University of Leicester PhD student awarded prestigious science fellowship: Physics student Nishad Karim to work with Guardian newspaper for summer placement
Unveiling the secrets of the hidden world of drug trafficking: New book by University of Leicester academic explores motivations of women working as drug mules
15-year-old Harvard student starts PhD at University of Leicester: Doctoral student believed to be one of the youngest ever to read for PhD in the UK