November
Research shows devastating effect war and violence has on children’s mental health
University of Leicester to launch international Child Mental Health campaign with State Islamic University Jakarta
Discover the maths behind what makes a Formula One world champion
University of Leicester offers free online course to learn about the importance of calculus in modern life
Outcomes from paediatric intensive care remain good despite poor staffing ratios
New report by the universities of Leicester and Leeds
Student ‘written off’ after failing his A-Levels starts PhD at University of Leicester
After failing his A-levels Richard Evans, who was diagnosed with dyslexia during his degree, achieved highest ever dissertation mark recorded in his department
Eighth annual University of Leicester literary festival promises to explore the magic of Wonderland, the mystery of Jack the Ripper and the genius of James Joyce
Literary Leicester festival takes place between Wednesday 11 November and Saturday 14 November
Stand up campaign to boost office health
Office workers at Leicester’s three hospitals are being encouraged to stand up on the job as part of a new health drive
Opportunities open up in South Korea for University of Leicester students and researchers
University forges new links and showcases world-class credentials in Seoul
World-class bioscience investment at University of Leicester
Inward investment into the knowledge economy sees more than £1.5million go to pioneering work that impacts on health
Performance trio explores the true beauty of the feminine form with a collection of poems by female writers at this year's University of Leicester free literary festival
Edgy and raucous renditions of poems on 11 November by celebrated female authors, including the British Poet Laureate and a Pulitzer Prize winner
International anti-drug operations and the death penalty
EU involvement to be discussed at University of Leicester Scarman Lecture to take place on 11 November
New hope for gay communities after Typhoon Haiyan disaster
University of Leicester researcher discovers LGBT acceptance in Typhoon Haiyan-affected areas two years after devastating typhoon
University of Leicester cited in Parliamentary debate on world-class impact of UK science
Revolutionary technique developed by University of Leicester criminologist is lauded at Westminster
Attenborough Arts Centre second time winner at the Excellence in Tourism Awards
University of Leicester’s inclusive arts centre triumphs at event held on Thursday 5 November
Night of gold winners at Leicester and Leicestershire Excellence in Tourism Awards
13 Gold award winners including local hotels, festivals, visitor attractions, restaurants, arts centres, B&Bs, pubs, conference centres and self catering accommodation
How humans created an ‘artificial’ planet Earth highlighted in major documentary
University of Leicester geologist features in ‘Anthropocene’ which premiered at Copenhagen Film Festival
Swift Satellite Spots its Thousandth Gamma-ray Burst
University of Leicester researchers involved in space mission
Unique NHS autopsy service wins prestigious healthcare innovation award
East Midlands Forensic Pathology Unit at University of Leicester praised for alternative to traditional invasive autopsy
Activist spirit of the 1960s and 70s kept alive by Neil Young, according to new book
“At 70, Young is more relevant to audiences than ever before”, says University of Leicester cultural historian
Historic battle of sexes recreated in friendly rugby match
Event marked Rugby World Cup final
Celebrated biographer and Oxford Professor explores the mystery of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland on the 150th anniversary of its publication
Free event takes place as part of the University of Leicester's Literary Leicester festival at the Peter Williams Lecture Theatre on 14 November
New project to help reduce unsafe abortion death rates in disaster zones
University of Leicester-led research aims to implement intervention measures for reproductive health issues in disaster-prone countries
Disability and political activism in art
Exhibition launch event at University of Leicester’s new Attenborough Arts Centre gallery
Diwali celebrations come to University of Leicester Students’ Union
Henna body art, Bollywood films, Indian sweets and Rangoli card making workshop on offer to students on Wednesday 11 November
NERC invests £8m in research into elements crucial for developing low-carbon technologies
University of Leicester team to lead research into vital raw materials for solar panels
World first blood cancer drug trial reveals life-changing results
Clinicians from the University of Leicester and Leicester’s Hospitals lead an international clinical trial for patients with blood cancer
University of Leicester research to ‘save the most valuable silk moth in the world’
Scientists identify potential treatment for diseased caterpillars
Former Congressmen to be quizzed by University of Leicester students
Centre for American Studies to host Democrat Jim Moran and Republican Tom Petri on 12 November
Extraordinary artist to be celebrated at literary festival in Leicester
Event reflects on Rigby Graham’s contribution to British art
Science and religion: Two different schools of thought discuss a fundamental feature of both disciplines– the subject of light
‘Light... the interface between science and religion’ on 18 November at the University of Leicester will explore how light is integral to both views and will discuss the different ways it is interpreted
Does it Make a Difference if a Writer is Male or Female?
Expert panel to discuss role of gender in literature on 13 November
Governments in the UK urged to reconsider the practice of collective worship and religious observance in schools
Report launched at international conference, University of Leicester, Friday 13 November
Message in a film for World Diabetes Day
University of Leicester researcher creates new animation
What will tomorrow’s museums look like?
University of Leicester brings together global Museum Design professionals in Hong Kong from 13-15 November
Science as King: Oxford Professor to discuss the role of science in human existence
University of Leicester graduate Professor Peter Atkins to speak at the University of Leicester on Tuesday 17 November
Richard III communications team takes pride in gold award
Special Recognition for University of Leicester, Leicester City Council and Diocese of Leicester
Expert in infectious diseases to call for improvements to research during epidemics
Frank May Clinical Sciences Lecture 2015 to take place on 18 November
Leading experts back Jamie’s sugar campaign
Professors Melanie Davies and Kamlesh Khunti, from the University of Leicester and the Leicester Diabetes Centre lend support to health campaign
Childhood memento belonging to famous fossil collector discovered on UK coastline
University of Leicester researcher examines token believed to have been owned by pioneering palaeontologist Mary Anning found on beach in Lyme Regis, Dorset
The Future of Human Rights Protection in the UK
University of Leicester event to mark launch of new book on Tuesday 24 November
Critical gaps in antenatal care identified in cases of term stillbirths
Expert enquiry identifies key steps for hospitals to improve care for pregnant mums and babies
Local children enjoy ‘making money’
University of Leicester-based project showcased at New Walk Museum and Art Gallery
Tiny, Ultracool Star is Super Stormy
University of Leicester researcher involved in discovery
Paris and the rush to remember: lessons from 2005 London Bombings
University of Leicester researcher describes how victims of violent conflict can feel ‘pushed to one side’ and that official commemorations can be ‘insensitively organised”
Why did Pepys keep a diary? Origins of famous historical source unravelled
University of Leicester academic to discuss significant seventeenth-century source on Thursday 26 November
Air pollution to become the world’s top environmental cause of premature death by 2050
University of Leicester experts to discuss the climate crisis at event on Wednesday 25 November
Education failure only ‘tip of iceberg’
Diabetes expert from University of Leicester responds to new report
Symbolic walk and vigil to be held in Leicester to support the victims of sexual attacks
University of Leicester Feminist Society to raise awareness of the dangers of sexual attacks on 25 November
Scientists ‘see’ detailed make-up of deadly toxin for the first time
Exciting advance provides hope for developing novel potential method of treating pneumococcal diseases
Study finds final year individual bonuses are counter-productive
Rewarding teamwork or group efforts enhances business performance
Visual stress could be a symptom of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, research suggests
University of Leicester research team discovers vision-related abnormalities that could help in diagnosis of illness
The Reverend Canon Angela Tilby to speak on ‘Work, Wealth and Human Flourishing’
Provost Derek Hole Annual Lecture to be hosted at University of Leicester on Thursday 3 December 2015
Infants under 12 months most at risk of physical abuse
Three times more likely to die than kids sustaining other types of physical trauma, according to study co-authored by University of Leicester researcher
University of Leicester to help refugees with vital language skills
English Language Teaching Unit to offer teacher training in support of Leicester City of Sanctuary initiative
Training for tomorrow's primary school teachers receives 'outstanding' grade
Latest Ofsted inspection gives University of Leicester highest ever ratings for PGCE course
Philanthropic reporting wins Institute of Fundraising award 2015
University of Leicester wins award for Prospect Research Analytics for use of reporting in fundraising
Sheep urine study examines impact of greenhouse gas
New research project will examine pollution levels from nitrous oxide - commonly known as ‘laughing gas’ and is currently used both in anaesthetics and as a ‘legal high’
Unlocking the past: from conflict to reform in the Northern Ireland Prison Service
Latest Scarman Lecture to take place on 2 December at University of Leicester
Leicestershire diabetes team receives national award for ‘priority’ care
Recognition for DESMOND team at Leicester Diabetes Centre
Creative thinkers sought for Leicester event to tackle global problems
University brings together bright sparks to think about how science or technology can provide potential solutions for complex issues
