April
University of Leicester selected to supply government policy advice
New framework contracts established with UK and EU government departments
Researchers find “simple” methods to prevent heart attacks and stroke worldwide
University of Leicester researchers involved in international study
Study reveals new way lungs respond in asthma attacks
University of Leicester researchers identify new process for preventing narrowing of airways that could lead to new treatments for disease
Chasing after a prehistoric Kite Runner
Rare fossil find involving University of Leicester reveals unique prehistoric brooding strategy
BriggsAmasco helps provide thermally-efficient centre designed as a global benchmark in medical teaching and research
Roofing and waterproofing contractor provides novel features for Centre for Medicine build
Exercise counteracts sitting time
University of Leicester researchers lead study into benefits of physical activity
Diabetes study looks at diet against exercise
Leicester study to investigate the impact of low calorie diets compared to fitness regimes
University of Leicester sociologist Professor Surinder Sharma appointed High Sheriff of Leicestershire
New appointment to historic role announced
Award for 'ambitious and innovative' project at University of Leicester
New funding to understand the processes that shape planetary systems
Major diabetes milestone for Leicester researchers
One million people take Know Your Risk assessment on Diabetes UK website
Salters’ Festival of Chemistry at the University of Leicester
The annual science festival in partnership with The Royal Society of Chemistry returns to Leicester on Tuesday 12 April
University of Leicester shortlisted for four national awards
Times Higher Education recognises universities for outstanding achievements
Leicester's EU students boost the economy and local jobs
EU students generated £143m for the regional economy and 1,341 jobs in the East Midlands
Unsolved after 116 years: International academics to discuss Hilbert’s sixth problem
The University of Leicester will host Hilbert’s sixth problem workshop from 2 – 4 May
A concert inspired by the songs of endangered birds
Attenborough Arts hosts collaboration between musicians and local artist
Attenborough Arts Centre to host touring exhibition by international printmakers
A variety of themes explored in four new exhibitions
Prehistoric peepers give palaeontologists vital clue in solving 300 million year old ‘Tully Monster’ mystery
University of Leicester researchers identify ancient ‘Tully Monster’ was a vertebrate
Mastering engineering management
New University of Leicester Master’s course outfits technical experts with leadership skills
Four nominations for Attenborough Arts Centre in building awards
Gallery space at University of Leicester opened by Sir David Attenborough shortlisted in LABC awards
Striking skull portraits of King Richard III produced using University of Leicester X-rays
Contemporary artist Alexander de Cadenet to unveil new series of skull portraits at exhibition in London from 14-25 April
University of Leicester PhD student invited to Vienna to present his research on how living things become fossils
Third year PhD student Thomas Clements will give a talk at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly on April 22
Cyber threat to Trident warning from University of Leicester expert
Dr Andrew Futter briefs Top Level Group for Multilateral Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
Exposure to violence during pregnancy increases risk of prematurity and low birthweight, research suggests
Queen Mary University of London and University of Leicester study suggests stress-induced events have negative effects on unborn children in early pregnancy
University of Leicester to host ‘encore’ of Sir David Attenborough’s public lecture
Public screening of ‘Beauty in Nature’, delivered by the famous naturalist and broadcaster in January, to be held on campus on 27 April due to popular demand
University of Leicester pioneers project to improve distraction burglary police detection in the UK
Criminologists to produce ‘best practice’ guide to help law enforcement detect distraction burglary cases
World-leading Centre in Museum Studies sets stage for global dialogue
‘Global contemporary’ event at University of Leicester from 20-22 April
Project to strengthen University of Leicester reputation with South American mining sector
Foreign and Commonwealth Office Prosperity Fund awarded to the Department of Geology
Satellite project to protect threatened ecosystems will monitor Kenya’s forests in near real-time
University of Leicester researchers will visit Kenya from 25 – 29 April to start a new climate change initiative
Leicester research teams nominated for East Midlands awards
Professor Gerry McCann received two nominations at the East Midlands Clinical Network Research (CRN) awards
Statement by the University of Leicester: Fire in Maurice Shock Building
Statement at 12 noon on Saturday 23 April
Statement by the University of Leicester: Fire in Maurice Shock Building
Statement at 3:00pm on Saturday 23 April
New understanding of key enzymes could help to develop new drugs to treat diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease
University of Leicester researchers shed light on the role of inositol phosphate molecules in gene regulatory complexes
New advance announced in fight against Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
Lab-based study led by University of Leicester discovers way of ‘reversing’ symptoms
Type 2 diabetes people ‘let down’ over delayed treatment
University of Leicester study suggests ‘clinical inertia’ is preventing tight control of blood sugar levels
Nearly two million patients to receive person-centred support to manage their own care
People with long-term conditions will be supported to better manage their own health and care needs, thanks to the roll-out of an evidence-based tool over the next five years.
Mars’ surface revealed in unprecedented detail
University of Leicester involved in new study
Scientists provide new insights into gene regulation through the characterisation of a six-component protein complex
Researchers at the University of Leicester have solved the three-dimensional structure of a gene repression complex that is known to play a role in cancer
Leicester doctor reducing asthma admissions
University of Leicester involved in compiling care check list
Sacrifices at Hillsborough are crucial part of Premier League story
University of Leicester academics speak out following inquests’ verdicts
New £180m fund to accelerate energy research across the Midlands Engine
University of Leicester is founding member of new initiative called Midlands Innovation
How Earth’s future species may view fossils left behind after mankind’s extinction
Major new art exhibition in Germany to feature work of University of Leicester geologist
Work of prominent human rights defender who helped tens of thousands of victims of sexual violence in Congo to be explored
Free public screening of the ‘The Man Who Mends Women’ documentary at the University of Leicester on Wednesday 4 May
Reducing heart disease risk among kidney transplant patients
Loughborough and Leicester teams to develop new exercise regime
University of Leicester receives recognition for tackling gender inequality
Athena SWAN silver awards for Department of Cardiovascular Sciences and Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation
Painting the campus blue for Leicester City Football Club
University of Leicester staff and students show support for local football heroes for Backing the Blues Day
UK Quality Mark for University of Leicester
Review by Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education highlights good practice
University of Leicester facility to help optimise hybrid structures for automotive sector
ASDEC Wins R&D Funding from Innovate UK for Hybrid Automotive Lightweight Optimisation (HALO) Project
Unique animal bone artwork to be unveiled by Leicester artist at the University of Leicester
‘The Reliquary Project’ inspired by modern animal bone archive will be revealed on Friday 6 May by Jo Dacombe at the Attenborough Arts Centre in Leicester
New video captures seismic effect of Leicester City Football Club success
University of Leicester geology students describe project to capture football-quakes
