June
University of Leicester students to help ‘Bug Hotel’ initiative branch out
Replicas of insect natural habitats to be built in two new locations in Leicester by the Environmental Team and Environmental Action Society at the University of Leicester
Bacteriophage cocktail shows significant promise for Clostridium difficile infections
University of Leicester study uses phage-based therapy to address growing challenge of CDI
Exhibition on 'insanity epidemic'
University of Leicester historian curates multimedia event looking at impact of epidemic in Italy
University of Leicester showcases new approach to fight wildlife crime through portable DNA analysis tool
The United States Agency for International Development and its partners are hosting an innovator showcase on Thursday 2 June to highlight recent winners of the Wildlife Crime Tech Challenge
University of Leicester launches second season of archaeology fieldschool at Bradgate Park
Archaeologists continue to unlock medieval and prehistoric secrets of popular tourist attraction
Hawk inspires Leicester walkers
A bird of prey inspired researchers from the Leicester Diabetes Centre to take part in a national drive to encourage exercise
Inquiry into delayed publication of government-commissioned research unearths chaotic records and weak rules
University of Leicester Professor welcomes new report
Project to save sole surviving population of rare wildflower
University of Leicester Botanic Garden to grow Yellow Star of Bethlehem flowers to prevent extinction in Leicestershire and Rutland
Planning Leicester: Planning and the Historic Environment since the 1960s
Free two-day event on 1 & 2 July explores post war reshaping of central Leicester
University of Leicester to showcase novel meningitis vaccine research at ‘Discovery Day’
Open outreach event to be hosted by the University of Leicester’s Department of Genetics in partnership with the Meningitis Research Foundation on Wednesday 8 June
University of Leicester at Cheltenham Science Festival
Space and Earth Observation showcased at event between 7-12 June
University of Leicester archaeologists discover more hidden history beneath the ruins of the Jewry Wall Museum
ULAS unearths Roman walls, pottery and human remains at popular city attraction
University of Leicester welcomes public to its biggest reunion yet
‘The Leicester Weekend 2016’ to be fun-filled educational celebration of the institution’s recent achievements with family and friends
Vascular surgery patients needed for kidney damage study
Leicestershire people set to undergo keyhole vascular surgery are being recruited for a new study to help find ways to prevent kidney damage which can sometimes occur afterwards
Who’s the best-equipped superhero? Student research settles ‘superpower showdown’
University of Leicester students use scientific principles to examine the feasibility of the powers behind renowned comic book superheroes – and suggest Superman may have the greatest chance of winning in a fight
University of Leicester students prepare for an epic five-day Shakespeare Marathon
LUTheatre to perform complete works of Shakespeare back-to-back from 13 – 17 June
University EU research funding gives £1bn boost to economy and creates jobs
Leicester project to help treatment of airway diseases among case studies of European collaboration
New University of Leicester research initiative to explore how media can help romance blossom in post-disaster environments
Department of Media and Communication to launch new research cluster with free public event on Thursday 16 June
Eddie Izzard visit to the University of Leicester
Media Opportunities: Thursday 16 June 2016
University academics and Leicester sports coaches team up in ERASMUS research project on ethics code for grassroots sport across Europe
University of Leicester experts involved in development of ethics app for grassroots sports clubs
Artist has a brush with success for Vardy portrait
University of Leicester porter Megan McMullan reveals hidden talent as she celebrates Leicester City's awe-inspiring season
University of Leicester academic develops method for synthesising ‘more reliable’ drug alternative to antibodies
“Plastic antibody” developer secures customers after only one year of operation - and receives follow-on investment
University of Leicester wins funding to boost Industry engagement
MRC Proximity to Discovery fund awards £150K to increase opportunities for collaborative interaction between academia and industry
Welcome home, Tim Peake: Leicester academics’ message to returning British astronaut
Astronaut has raised the profile of UK space science
University of Leicester scientists chase colliding black holes
Swift satellite used to search for associated X-ray and ultra-violet emission
The curious lure of urban poverty: From ‘slumming it’ to social justice
University of Leicester researcher examines impact of ‘slum tourism’ University of Leicester researcher examines impact of ‘slum tourism’
UK medical sciences would have to ‘scale back ambition’ if we became isolated from the European Union, academic says
Professor Andrew Tobin from the University of Leicester discusses how remaining in the EU can help address some of the largest biomedical challenges - such as a rise in dementia and infectious diseases worldwide
New findings challenge current view on origins of Parkinson’s disease
MRC researchers at University of Leicester investigate ‘mutant flies’
MRC Festival of Medical Research in Leicester, 25 and 26 June 2016
Interactive exhibition by University of Leicester’s MRC Toxicology Unit at Highcross Leicester
Leave economics 'built on dangerous fantasies'
University of Leicester Economist is co-signatory to new statement warning of risks of Brexit
Exhibition showcases ‘fascinating relationship’ between Britain and India between 17th and 20th centuries
University of Leicester exhibition ‘Strangers in the Land – Impressions of India’ running until 30 September features a wealth of historical materials
University of Leicester Professor among ‘Top 50 Women in Engineering’
List citing Professor Helen Atkinson CBE, FREng Released on National Women in Engineering Day
Glorious, glowing Jupiter awaits Juno’s arrival
University of Leicester astronomer presenting stunning new imagery at National Astronomy Meeting on 27 June
Archaeology discovery day to reveal mysteries of Bradgate Park
Free public University of Leicester event to explore new findings at popular attraction on Sunday 3 July
Local children enjoy ‘making money’
University of Leicester-based project to teach children about our number system showcased at Guildhall, Leicester until Sunday 3 July
University of Leicester Master’s students announced as winners in innovative ideas competition
School of Museum Studies Master’s students win £2,000 in expert support with digital collective archive app
Bringing our past to life at Festival of Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology
Free public event on Saturday 16th – Sunday 31st July supported by University of Leicester
University of Leicester announces four new 'beacons of excellence' research institutes
New multidisciplinary centres informed by transformative way Leicester worked on Richard III – and inspired by incredible teamwork that took Leicester City to Premier League triumph
Pioneering research institutes to follow global success of Richard III project
Multidisciplinary thinking and incredible teamwork, of the kind that led to discovery and reinterment of Richard III and spectacularly to Leicester City’s Premier League triumph, is behind University of Leicester’s pioneering research institutes
University of Leicester celebrates summer school students
Widening participation programme provides local and national school students with essential study and personal skills
'Politicians and media fuel hate crime in Britain,’ say University of Leicester experts
‘Toxic climate’ around EU referendum debate highlighted for contributing towards hate incidents
Hubble captures vivid auroras in Jupiter’s atmosphere
University of Leicester astronomer leads observations in advance of arrival of Juno spacecraft
University of Leicester academic receives first double award for published works
Professor Glenn Fulcher’s influential contribution recognised by publishing corporation SAGE and the International Language Testing Association (ILTA)
New survey investigates freelance creative practitioners and austerity
University of Leicester research to focus on those ‘bearing the brunt’ of cuts to arts and cultural sector
Launch of unique forensic courses at University of Leicester
Post Mortem Radiology for natural and forensic death investigation announced
Athletes and military at risk of heat stroke could benefit from ‘leaky gut’ therapy
University of Leicester researcher involved in study into simple nutritional supplement which could be the solution and useful for athletes taking part in the Rio Olympics 2016
Leicester pupils learn about research
Students from a Leicester school got an insight into health research during a visit to the Leicester Diabetes Centre
European involvement in the Juno mission
Summary of co-investigators in NASA's mission to Jupiter
