January
Leicester student becomes youngest to graduate from Harvard
University of Leicester PhD student, who began her research at 15, also receives international accolade
Iconic East of England celebrated in 50th anniversary of special stamps
University of Leicester features in historic collection
Peat fires - a legacy of carbon up in smoke
University of Leicester geographer co-authors new study
Leicester and Leicestershire schools and colleges receive £240,000 boost
Partnership based at University of Leicester chosen as a HEFCE National Network for Collaborative Outreach
Royal Society picture portraits for eminent scientists
Professors Ken Pounds and Stan Cowley feature in prestigious national collection
Social Media could impact on quality of conference presentations
New study examines tweets from a medical conference
Channel 4 documentary star to advise teachers on how to motivate students
Educating Yorkshire’s Matthew Burton to speak to Newly Qualified Teachers at University of Leicester on 15 January
Heart attacks devastating thousands of families in East Midlands
BHF calls on region to support fundraising campaign for life saving heart research
Leicester’s Hospitals Recruit the First Worldwide Patient to Kidney Study
Leicester expert leads research
Major project to help traumatised children worldwide
University of Leicester child psychiatrist to aid affected communities in low income countries
Leicester involved in New Exoplanet-hunting Telescopes
University of Leicester space scientists play key role in cosmic search
Scientists discover a link between the protective effects of cooling on the brain and prevention of neurodegeneration
Research carried out by Medical Research Council’s Toxicology Unit based at the University of Leicester
Did the Anthropocene begin with the nuclear age?
Scientists identify July 16 1945 as key time boundary in Earth history
UK-led Beagle 2 Lander found on Mars
Beagle 2 successfully landed on Mars on 25th December 2003
Leicestershire girls challenged to uncover the story behind the ‘King in the Car Park’
Girlguiding Leicestershire launches new Richard III challenge badge in partnership with University of Leicester and Leicester Cathedral
New report shows top employers target University of Leicester graduates
Leicester placed among 25 universities most targeted by Times Top 100 recruiters
35 partners from industry and academia to join European research initiative for the prevention of Alzheimer’s dementia
University of Leicester plays key role in new alliance
University of Leicester honours distinguished figures in the arts
Actor and a former editor of the Oxford English Dictionary to receive honorary degrees on Friday 23 January
Revolutionary device found to lower blood pressure
University of Leicester involved in tests
Eye health could help diagnose people with chronic fatigue syndrome
Leading sight loss charities Fight for Sight and Thomas Pocklington Trust partner to co-fund research into a little-known aspect of this disabling, long-term condition
Science teaching innovator receives ‘highest category of professional recognition’ by the Higher Education Academy
Pioneering developments in research-based learning recognised
University of Leicester launches new unit for eye-opening research
Ophthalmology research unit recognises support from The Ulverscroft Foundation
University of Leicester professor judges space travel competition
$30 million in prizes for robotic mission to the moon
Free online course offers unique insights into Richard III reinterment
University of Leicester and FutureLearn launch course to explore 15th century England in build up to reburial
University of Leicester ventures out to showcase business expertise
University partners with Venturefest to boost regional business
Novel study on dopamine neurons could instruct research into mobility and neurological disorders
University of Leicester team find for the first time when and why dopamine releasing cells in the forebrain are activated
Scientists trial system to improve safety at sea
New satellite imaging concept proposed by University of Leicester-led team could significantly reduce search areas for missing boats and planes
Leicester artist begins new project at the University of Leicester inspired by its extensive animal bones archive
• Jo Dacombe will create an exhibition using the University's Bone Laboratory • The project will involve workshops for local schools and groups • An exhibition of the finished work will be held at Embrace Arts, the University of Leicester’s inclusive arts centre, next year
IBM to create first UK services centre in Leicester
University of Leicester plays key role in move
