December
University of Leicester project nominated for national archaeology award
Excavation of Roman Cemetery in Leicester up for Current Archaeology Award 2017
Leading Leicester heart professor recognised as top global researcher
Professor Sir Nilesh Samani named on Highly Cited Researchers from the Intellectual Property (IP) and Science business of Thomson Reuters list
Bacteriophages: micromanipulators of the bacterial world and a treasure trove of novel antibacterials
Microbiologist to give free public lecture at the University of Leicester on Tuesday 6 December
“Why we need to pay attention to online peer-to-peer support forums for new mothers”
University of Leicester researcher discusses how many women are turning to the internet for pre and post-natal support as cuts continue in healthcare funding
University conference service accumulates awards
Venues at University of Leicester, including multi-award winning hotel and conference facility College Court, receive more plaudits
Festival turns spotlight on issues that people who are transgender are facing at home and abroad
University of Leicester graduate chairs discussion
University of Leicester recognised nationally for teaching excellence
University of Leicester cited in HEA National Teaching Fellowship Scheme Awards and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence finalists
Richard III geneticist among those nominated for national archaeology award
The team, headed by Dr Turi King, who carried out the DNA analysis in the King Richard III case is shortlisted for The Current Archaeology Award for Archaeological Innovation of the last 50 years
New programme to open up opportunities for medical training at University of Leicester
Leicester Medical School launches one of the few Medicine Foundation Year courses in the UK
University of Leicester leads programme to raise aspirations for disadvantaged young people in the region
A new approach to widening participation in higher education announced by HEFCE
A new exercise programme to reduce heart disease risk in kidney transplant patients
University of Leicester working with Loughborough University to develop new programme
University conference service accumulates awards
Venues at University of Leicester, including multi-award winning hotel and conference facility College Court, receive more plaudits
Fraud 'blindness' is rampant in business and organisations
Doctoral research at University of Leicester shows how companies can build real resistance to corruption
First delivery to the University of Leicester of high-tech glass plates to be used to discover the birth of new black holes
Formal handover of micro-Pore glass plates for SVOM satellite X-ray mirror took place last week
Saffron – how to tell the real deal from a fake
Professor Pat Heslop-Harrison discusses the world’s most versatile and expensive spice and top tips for checking its authenticity
Historical interview sheds light on university life in the 1920s
University of Leicester project explores 20th century experiences
University of Leicester research highlighted in Parliament
Excellence of University’s work is discussed in the House of Lords
Leicester DNA and Forensic Science Centre
University of Leicester and King Richard III Visitor Centre lead new partnership
Leicester cancer patients appear in new Cancer Research UK TV advert
Lymphoma patients Jude and Mandie support charity campaign which calls on people to take action in the fight against cancer
Alzheimer’s advance: early stage study in mice show new drugs that restore memory loss and prolong life
Breakthrough findings demonstrate a possible target and potential drug treatment to restore memory loss and extend life span in mice with neurodegeneration
Feast of Fools: The unruly Christmas party of the Tudor period
University of Leicester explores the topsy-turvy world of the Tudor Christmas and the Lord of Misrule
Experts provide top tips for avoiding food poisoning when preparing Christmas dinner
University of Leicester researchers examine serious food infection risks in the popular festive turkey lunch and its leftovers
First time mums needed for pre-eclampsia study
University of Leicester leads new study
Tackling prejudice and celebrating with pride: National Trust explores LGBTQ heritage to mark anniversary in 2017
University of Leicester involved in project to mark 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality
New Japanese manga series to showcase women in the sciences
University of Leicester researcher launches ‘STEM Heroes’ campaign
New Year's Honour: Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys appointed Companion of Honour
‘Father of genetic fingerprinting’ is one of only 65 people in the world to hold rare distinction
