February

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Launch date announced for £1.5m contemporary art gallery: University of Leicester facility will be ‘one of the largest dedicated contemporary gallery spaces in the East Midlands’
The sky’s the limit: Tempest rocket to measure quality of the air we breathe: University of Leicester scientists involved in project to assess air pollution
Public participation should be at the heart of big data projects: University of Leicester involved in new report
‘Battlefield feeling’: how the Victorian gentle soldier changes perceptions of masculinity in war: University of Leicester involved in project to teach young students about the life and times of Victorian ‘Boy Captain’ Audley Lempriere
City and county plan huge welcome for reinterment visitors: University of Leicester involved in events to mark reinterment of Richard III
Relive the amazing discovery of King Richard III at the University of Leicester: Exactly two years after momentous announcement of discovery on 4 February 2013, University of Leicester announces public open day on Saturday 21 March
Funding from charity for new treatments to silence tinnitus: University of Leicester involved in new project announced during Tinnitus Awareness Week
Leading engineer to speak on the next-generation of silent aircraft: Professor Dame Ann Dowling CBE to give 17th Annual Industry Lecture at the University of Leicester on Tuesday 10 February
Don’t mention it: students tackle the ‘homosexual elephant in the room’: Leicester University Theatre bring new show to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival from 6 – 8 February
Entrepreneurs of the future to showcase talent and compete for cash prizes at Venturefest East Midlands: University of Leicester involved in project
Aerial monitors shed light on reed die-back around Central Europe’s largest lake: Researchers from the University of Leicester and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences discover way to map ‘reed die-back’ using satellites and aircraft
‘Miserchef’ challenge for university students: Event is part of National Student Money Week 9-13 February
Leading human rights activist to talk on how to maintain our democratic freedom: Shami Chakrabarti CBE will speak at University of Leicester as part of Scarman Lecture series on Wednesday 11 February
Drones and remote warfare: ethics and effectiveness: University of Leicester stages conference to discuss issues relating to remote warfare
Children at King Richard III Infant School commissioned to create bags which will hold the bones of a former King of England: Schoolchildren play a part in historic event
New film footage reveals potential 'killer blow' to King Richard III: University of Leicester video shows injury on inside of skull
University of Leicester archaeologist uncovers the secrets of a 3,000-year-old African civilisation: Research will reshape the history of early Africa
Construction Begins on 430,000-Square-Foot Museum of the Bible: University of Leicester Professor plays key role in international project
Groundbreaking lung cancer breath test in clinical trial: University of Leicester and Leicester’s Hospitals to evaluate revolutionary device which detects lung cancer in early stages
Governments more likely to be responsive when strong public opposition is voiced: University of Leicester Professor to present preliminary findings on research into opinion surveys and protests on 17 February
Training boost for future charity leaders: University of Leicester course provides management and leadership skills specifically for voluntary sector
New report published on working conditions in Leicester garment sector: Study led by Dr Nik Hammer of University of Leicester’s Centre for Sustainable Work and Employment Futures
£250,000 awarded to university & charity partners to develop healthcare education and build the East Midlands’ reputation as a great place to study, train and work: University of Leicester among local institutions supported by award
Leicester schoolchildren invited to learn about the discovery of King Richard III at the home of DNA fingerprinting: Primary school pupils to learn about the science and archaeology used in the Richard III project at the University of Leicester
University of Leicester develops unique bridge for British-Chinese biomedical education: ‘Groundbreaking’ initiative to be launched at conference in February 2015
Local woman fighting cancer endorses Centre for Medicine Appeal: Breast cancer patient champions new medical curriculum at University of Leicester in moving video
Smoking for 75 minutes in a car could render you unconscious, according to student study: University of Leicester students suggest that smoking 15 cigarettes for over an hour in a closed car could cause loss of consciousness
King’s cortege procession route announced: Details of Richard III's ceremonial procession revealed
Crocus Sundays usher in spring alongside children’s hedgehog display: Weekend viewings of spring flowers and salt-dough hedgehogs at University of Leicester Botanic Garden in March
Student cooking doesn’t get more Fairtrade than this!: University of Leicester sets MasterChef-style challenge to raise awareness during Fairtrade Fortnight
Countess of Wessex to attend the reinterment of King Richard III: Ceremony to be attended by three members of the Royal Family
The story of Richard III to be delivered to thousands of youngsters all over Leicester: University of Leicester in ‘King in the Classroom’ project