March

Pioneering Space Higher Apprenticeship launch announced by Minister: Programme developed by University of Leicester, Loughborough College and National Space Academy
Fish study aims to uncover novel drugs for human aggression: Ambitious EU project ‘Aggressotype’ seeks to develop new treatments for behaviour
Usain Bolt’s superhuman speed would give him the power of flight on Titan: University of Leicester students have shown that humans could fly like birds on Saturn’s moon while wearing a wingsuit – provided they could get a run up of over 11 metres per second
Public to get a glimpse into cutting edge brain research: University of Leicester scientists will showcase their research findings as part of Brain Awareness Day on Wednesday, 12 March
University of Leicester student helps develop innovative food safety management system: Sandeep Sharma working with the European Safety Bureau through funded SME internship programme
Bringing the untold stories of airline pilots to life: Dr Simon Bennett from the University of Leicester publishes new book on pilot lifestyles
University of Leicester to host acclaimed writer Jonathan Coe: Award-winning author of “The Rotters’ Club” to deliver 3rd Annual Creative Writing Lecture on Wednesday 5 March 2014
Leicester academic joins 100 influencers at major health summit: Professor Mary Dixon-Woods involved in Nuffield Health Summit 2014 to be held on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 March
University of Leicester to host youngest ever Dragons’ Den participant: Emily Webb to speak at Festival of Social Entrepreneurship networking event on Wednesday 12 March
New guidance for preventative action against diabetes: University of Leicester academics help shape National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance
Patients have a right to know – not a duty to know – their diagnosis according to new research: Defensive mechanisms protect patients from fully engaging with bad news say healthcare professionals from the University of Leicester
Bluesky Announces Commercial Trials of Airborne Air Quality Mapper: Satellite prototype developed with Earth observation scientists at University of Leicester
Invitation: Want to know more about health research?: Event at Stamford Court, University of Leicester on Wednesday 19 March
Leicester student takes her science to Parliament: Naomi Allaway to present her research to politicians on Monday 17 March as part of “SET for Britain” national poster competition
New tool will help to reduce wasteful medical research and improve the usability of tried-and-tested treatments, says international panel: University of Leicester academic involved in project
Leading figure in the ‘automotive renaissance’ to speak on the next generation of sporting vehicles: Bob Joyce to give 16th Annual Industry Lecture at the University of Leicester on Thursday 13 March
Geography annual lecture concludes 90th birthday celebrations: Lecture on ‘The Politics of Performing Diverse Economies’ delivered by Professor Katherine Gibson on Wednesday 12 March at University of Leicester
‘Business managers and bosses could learn important lessons from The Lego Movie’: Professor Martin Parker from the University of Leicester School of Management outlines how The Lego Movie shows what audiences think of large corporations
Drop-in event for Tigers fans: 'Remembering the Baa-Baas Games': New digital archive project involving University of Leicester to kick-off on Tuesday 18 March
The First UK IgA Nephropathy Patient Information Day 2014: University of Leicester academic organises patient information day for important kidney disease
Careers Launchpad for Space Industry: UK’s first ever event showcasing opportunities in space industry held in Leicester
Lifting the lid on the science and collaborations behind Richard III discovery: Big Bang Fair stand on Richard III highlights interdisciplinary research by University of Leicester in uncovering last Plantagenet king between 13-16 March
Volcanoes helped species survive ice ages: University of Leicester volcanologist involved in new discovery
How to stop elitism in graduate recruitment?: Public debate will ask what recruiters and universities must do to remove barriers to social mobility
University of Leicester to hear from award-winning educational pioneer: Diversity Seminar to focus on “Exploring diverse experience through poetry” at School of Psychology, Tuesday 18 March 2014
Science showcase in Parliament: University of Leicester researchers take part in SET for Britain
Astronaut offers insight for future space pioneers: Belgian Astronaut Frank de Winne inspires the next generation of space engineers in exclusive interview for the University of Leicester
Racing cars on walls would be possible, according to student paper: Driving a racing car at an angle of 90 degrees to the ground could be possible with the right track design, suggest University of Leicester students
My Kingdom for a Knight: University of Leicester theatre group LUTheatre to revive award-winning chess-themed production of Richard III
Planting seeds of good deeds: Students took part in volunteering event, 'Good Deed Day'
Experimental breast cancer drug to be trialled in lung cancer patients: University of Leicester researcher to lead new study
Restrictions to e-cigarette use will be enforced due to social pressures rather than healthcare issues, says academic: University of Leicester Professor to discuss future legislation surrounding e-cigarettes at seminar on Thursday 13 March
£300 million investment to support growth and jobs in UK science: Leicester scientists welcome new investment
Scientists discover new fossil species revealing parental care of the young from 450 million years ago, and name it after Lucina, goddess of childbirth: ‘This a very rare and exciting find from the fossil record. Only a handful of examples are known where eggs are fossilized and associated with the parent. This discovery tells us that these ancient tiny marine crustaceans took particular care of their brood in exactly the same way as their living relatives.’ - Professor David Siveter, University of Leicester
Biomedical research facility with animals opens its doors to schools for the first time: Local schools invited to tour biomedical research facility at the University of Leicester during National Science Week - 15-24 March
Archaeologist of the Year award for leader of Richard III dig: Currently Archaeology Awards recognise University of Leicester archaeology expertise – for the second time
The Lancet: Scientists discover epigenetic mechanism that could affect risk of obesity-related disease: University of Leicester cardiovascular expert leads new study that sheds light on effects of obesity
New project to explore social media’s role in Northern Irish parades and protests: University of Leicester academic is investigating how Northern Irish communities use Facebook and Twitter in relation to controversial events
Students to produce charter to ‘Unite the Campus’ at peace conference: University of Leicester International Students’ Association to host first International Peace Conference on 20 March
Leicester to present new award for graduate recruiters tackling elitism: University of Leicester’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Robert Burgess will present a new award for social mobility in graduate recruitment on Thursday, March 20
Cultural heritage of textile industry to be discussed at major international workshop in Jordan, Amman: Interdisciplinary event organised by Dr Mary Harlow from the University of Leicester to take place between 24 – 31 March
Catapult announces three new Centres of Excellence: University of Leicester, University of Nottingham and British Geological Survey in new consortium
Maths gets down to business: University of Leicester to work with business and industry to shape postgraduate degree programmes
Students get green-fingered for campus ‘Good Life’: Green Party Leader to observe student self-sufficiency project at University of Leicester on Thursday 20 March
Researcher takes silver for chemistry display in Parliament: SET for Britain award for Dr Adrian Boatwright from the University of Leicester
‘King in the Car Park’ documentary wins top television award: Channel 4’s inside story on the Dig for Richard III by University of Leicester archaeologists scoops Royal Television Society award
Genetic evidence for single bacteria cause of sepsis identified for the first time by academic team: University of Leicester academic involved in study into single bacteria causes of systematic disease
Can you drive fast enough to avoid being clocked by speed cameras?: University of Leicester students find it would be possible to become invisible to speed cameras – if you could travel at a sixth of the speed of light
Leicester wins bid to establish maths support centre: New centre enhances opportunities for learning
The Sounds of the Cultural Quarter: New University of Leicester project to investigate sounds of city’s past and present
‘Privatising Probation: The Consolidation of the Risk Agenda’: Left Realist criminologist delivers latest Scarman Lecture at University of Leicester on Wednesday 26 March
Funding windfall links University of Leicester PhD talent with industry: Prestigious Industrial CASE Studentships will encourage collaboration between Leicester scientists and industry
Driving employability for tomorrow’s Future Leaders: University of Leicester Awards programme with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to offer students valuable insight into the world of work
Leicester discovery to help predict who will benefit from lung cancer treatment: University of Leicester researchers have discovered the molecular structure of a protein which causes an aggressive type of lung cancer
Leicester top-ranked among UK universities for employing graduates: Public sector recruiting more graduates than finance and retail in East Midlands - The Complete University Guide
Maths students get formula down to a tea: University of Leicester maths students’ equation equals a perfect builders’ brew
Technofossils – an unprecedented legacy left behind by humans: New international study by academics from the University of Leicester highlights unique nature of fossil footprint left behind by mankind
Scientists solve riddle of celestial archaeology: New theory advanced for how collapsed stars become polluted – pointing to ominous fate that awaits planet Earth
Georgian chocolate-making rooms open to public after 300 years: University of Leicester academic's discovery contributes to historic recipe for royal chocolate at Hampton Court Palace
New discovery suggests Ice Age hunters targeted Bradgate Park: University of Leicester Archaeological Services involved in project discovering 15,000 year old remains in Bradgate Park
English Local History leads the way in exciting new collaboration between the University of Leicester and Google’s Niantic Labs: University of Leicester partnership to provide historical information to the popular Field Trip app
Using your loaf to fight brain disease: Experts analyse baker’s yeast to discover potential for combatting neurological conditions like Parkinson’s and even cancer