May
Heritage destruction in conflict zones provides archaeological opportunities
Researchers say it is possible to obtain a great deal of original and important information from sites that have suffered badly through conflict
New film footage provides insight into life of a professional dancer
University of Leicester academic currently appearing in ‘A Little Chaos’ discusses experiences of working as a dancer in video interview
New Seat of Learning tribute to Doctor of Music
Engelbert Humperdinck recognised by fan base with gift to University of Leicester Library
University of Leicester geographer recognised for outstanding achievements
Professor Heiko Balzter achieves rare distinction
“We Are HeForShe”: University of Leicester selected among 10 world universities to Take Action for Gender Equality
University of Leicester joins UN Women and universities around the world as an IMPACT Champion of the IMPACT 10X10X10 programme and the HeForShe Movement for Gender Equality
New state-of-the-art University of Leicester building to achieve record level of energy efficiency
Centre for Medicine to become largest Passivhaus in the UK
Learn how modern museums can improve social awareness, human rights and health
Free world-first online course offered to members of the public by University of Leicester starting 1 June
University of Leicester launches its first ever crowdfunding campaign to send students to Silverstone
Engineering students seeking support to build and race their own Formula 1 car
Holocaust awareness event pays tribute to Leicester soldiers who liberated Belsen in 1945
University of Leicester free public lecture to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War to take place on 13 May
University of Leicester Students’ Union helping students bounce back from exam stress
Giant inflatable assault course, petting zoo and free massages to help students de-stress during exam period
‘A (Dis)United Kingdom’?
University of Leicester politics experts to hold public ‘Question Time’ discussion on 14 May on the future of British politics following the 2015 General Election
University of Leicester to host renowned international media and communication conference in Golden Anniversary year
More than 1,000 delegates expected to attend prestigious conference on memory, commemoration and communication
University of Leicester Professor honoured with national fellowship
Accolade highlights distinctive contribution for the public benefit
Space technology identifies vulnerable regions in West Africa
University of Leicester researchers in collaboration with NASA use satellites to map land degradation in Sub-Saharan West Africa
A new chapter in Earth history
Can nuclear weapons fallout mark the beginning of the Anthropocene Epoch?
Gnome-Man’s Land: the fashionable hermit in the garden
Professor Gordon Campbell from the University of Leicester to give free public Botanic Garden Lecture 2015 on Thursday 14 May
Leicester research team identifies potential new targets for cancer treatments
Research papers identify key steps in cell division – and potential to inhibit cancer cell division
Geneticists clock genetic differences between 'larks' and 'owls'
New study from University of Leicester uncovers clues for ‘morningness’ and ‘eveningness’
University of Leicester and Leicester Mercury offer members of the public the opportunity to name their own planet
Local newspaper launches competition with University Professor of Astrophysics and Space Science
Leicester scientist studies the weather - on Neptune
Forecast is bright for physicist as NASA mission sends over 100,000 images
PCC funded event aims to help stamp out hatred and prejudice
Leicester criminologist to speak at hate crime event on 21 May
UK-built technology brings Europe’s Mercury mission closer to launch
University of Leicester researchers design and build instrument to explore the surface of Mercury
Vindaloos and values - new study of multicultural Leicester provides food for thought
Research by postgraduate students reveals different cultures ‘rarely mix’
Most European men descend from a handful of Bronze Age forefathers
University of Leicester researchers discover a European male-specific population explosion that occurred between 2000 and 4000 years ago
Richard lll effect brings almost £60 million to city
Economic impact assessment from Leicester City Council on historic discovery
New species of ancient intruder discovered in England
425-million-year-old fossil is the first parasite of its kind to be found intact with its host
NASA's WISE Finds Most Luminous Galaxy in Universe
University of Leicester scientist in dazzling discovery
Epilepsy Research UK awards research grant to Dr Vincenzo Marra of the University of Leicester
Epilepsy Research UK announces 9 new research grants for 2015, to advance our understanding of epilepsy – including University of Leicester project investigating epilepsies caused by trauma
From worker to queen at the drop of a gene
University of Leicester researchers discover the genes that cause the buff-tailed bumblebee to develop into a male, worker or queen
Europe’s leading space business competitions team up at University of Leicester
Contests give access to cash prizes and professional business support for students, entrepreneurs and businesses with great ideas using satellite technology
University of Leicester social scientist joins crew of Tall Ship for D-Day landing commemoration
University tutor and member of Royal British Legion joins Jubilee Sailing Trust’s historic voyage from 2-12 June
University of Leicester academic receives prestigious engineering fellowship
Professor Stephen Garrett awarded Leverhulme Fellowship for his research into fluid mechanics
Rubbers, roughness and reproduction
University of Leicester researchers discover the importance of using the right rubber for the job
Fascinating collection of rare books in illuminating new University of Leicester exhibition
Spotlight on the International Year of Light
Research into children’s maths difficulties wins top award
University of Leicester study into prematurely born children’s learning difficulties wins British Psychological Society Neil O’Connor Award
Largest UK study on child health to come to Leicester
Life Study, a unique research study designed to understand and improve the lives of UK children and their families, has announced its partnership with Leicester’s Hospitals which will host the second Life Study Centre
