November
Prolific feminist author and playwright Fay Weldon to speak at Literary Leicester Festival
Literary Leicester takes place at the University of Leicester and venues across the city from 16-19 November inclusive
Fallen soldier whose family founded local building society remembered by University of Leicester
Friday 4 November marks centenary of death of soldier Arthur Edward Davis who fought during First World War
Kurdistan ambassador to speak at University of Leicester
Event on 1 November from 6pm - 8pm examines Kurdish Independence and EU aspects
University of Leicester PhD student receives prestigious research grant
Joe Emmings from the Department of Geology to investigate Bowland Shale
Artisans and activists in the world of handmade crafts
Sustainability and social justice in the crafts to be explored at University of Leicester from 8 – 11 November
Female fish judge males on DIY skills, study shows
International team show that male fish build nests to suit local environments - and females judge males on their ability to respond to changing conditions
‘THE BEST YEARS OF YOUR LIFE’- University of Leicester to assess the skills and attributes students gain during studies
New project examines learning gain
New advance in RNA studies holds out hope for cancer drug development
International team led by University of Leicester designed a new method to find RNA structures linked to cancer
Leicester's post-war memories to be preserved in £27,000 project
The East Midlands Oral History Archive wins Heritage Lottery Fund support for an oral history of post-war Leicester
EarthSense Systems Sponsors National Air Quality Award
EarthSense Systems, the new name in commercial air quality monitoring solutions, is sponsoring a national award for air quality
MRC Technology, UCB and the University of Leicester combine research excellence and expertise to evolve drug discovery
Antibody-Assisted Structure-Based Drug Discovery consortium launched
Award-winning children's author and creator of Tracy Beaker, Jacqueline Wilson, describes her prolific writing career as part of Literary Leicester
More tickets released for popular author’s talk on 19 November as venue moves to De Montfort Hall
Award-winning children's author and creator of Tracy Beaker, Jacqueline Wilson, describes her prolific writing career as part of Literary Leicester
More tickets released for popular author’s talk on 19 November as venue moves to De Montfort Hall
College Court’s culinary talents served two national awards
Chef and sommelier from University of Leicester conference centre secure wins in Venues of Excellence contest
Waugh revisited: Literary Leicester commemorates prolific Brideshead Revisited novelist
Fiftieth anniversary of towering literary figure’s death marked at University of Leicester festival on 18 November
Brexit and the law
University of Leicester public events focus on legal ramifications of Britain’s EU exit
LLEP rallies Government to support Charnwood 'Life Sciences' Zone
The Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) is spearheading a campaign to ask the Government to support Charnwood Campus (the former Astra Zeneca site) near Loughborough as the UK’s first 'Life Sciences* Opportunities Zone' (LSOZ)
LEICESTER EXPERTS LAY IT ON THE LINE
Unique knowledge of Leicester engineers supports National Grid
University of Leicester team to update patients on latest SCAD research findings
Second Beat SCAD conference to support people with Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection taking place on Saturday 12 November
International team of researchers led by University of Leicester put single molecules in super-fridge
Findings could help to trigger new applications of drugs for diagnostics and develop new materials
Leicester launch of Orton memoir at University of Leicester
Sister of controversial playwright to discuss her memoir with Dr Emma Parker during University’s Literary Leicester Festival
What can Google tell us about ‘the memory web’ in the brain?
University of Leicester research in collaboration with the University of California Los Angeles uses internet searches to show how long-term memories are coded in the brain
Researchers use novel analysis technique to help solve Beagle 2 mystery
Study finds Mars lander deployed at least three or all four of its solar panels
How to fight and die like a Greek woman
University of Leicester free public lecture to explore depictions of ancient Greek women in combat on Tuesday 15 November
Talented student with passion for engineering receives prestigious scholarship
University of Leicester supports Arkwright Scholarships for talented STEM students
Award-winning international marketing strategist joins University of Leicester
Executive leader at Australia’s biggest university appointed as Chief Marketing and Engagement Officer
Literary Leicester festival celebrates black and ethnic minority creativity
Film, literature and debate during Literary Leicester turns focus on multicultural communities
University of Leicester celebrates opening access to higher education
University partnership with 25 schools and colleges provides opportunities for staff and students
Brexit talk inaugurates new lecture series in the University of Leicester School of Business
Dean’s Lecture Series provides platform to hear expert opinion on topical issues
From Disaster Chef to Winning Chef
One of Britain’s most disastrous cooks, Bassam Al Yaseen from Leicester, has been crowned the winner of Kenwood Disaster Chef 2016
Student attends European premiere of Ben Affleck film The Accountant as part of degree placement
University of Leicester student embarks on year placement with global entertainment company Warner Bros.
Juices from damaged salad leaves massively stimulate Salmonella growth and salad leaf colonisation, study shows
University of Leicester team show leached juices from leafy vegetables enhance growth and virulence of food poisoning bug
Asteroid impacts could create habitats for life, suggests Chicxulub crater study
University of Leicester scientists part of international research team
Conservation project to save threatened wildflowers from extinction
University of Leicester Botanic Garden launches Genebank55 project to conserve Leicestershire & Rutland’s rare plant species
University of Leicester campus to receive a yarn bomb makeover as part of student campaign
Snuggly street art to transform University to highlight opportunities for students on campus
Sessions staged to prevent Type 2 diabetes
Free fitness and healthy eating workshops will be staged in Leicester over the next five months
New capillarity effects in ideal gases solve an old mathematical mystery
International team including University of Leicester pave way to solution of Hilbert’s 6th problem
Space technology used for cancer imaging featured in new book for medical practioners
Universities of Leicester and Nottingham research features in new book described as essential reference for surgeons, theatre staff and other key medical personnel
University of Leicester PhD students present forensic research at prestigious international conference
Students from the INTREPID Forensics programme showcase their work in Lyon, France
University of Leicester gets a first for environmental impact
People and Planet league table shows rise of 64 places for Leicester
Award for Centre for Medicine’s sustainability credentials
Largest non-residential Passivhaus building at University of Leicester is attracting praise for its approach to managing its environmental impact
HeForShe event at University of Leicester aims to tackle gender violence on campus
Global Ideathon event on Tuesday 29 November invites suggestions from students on how to tackle gender violence issue
Reindeer, ice rink and giant interactive snow globe to kick off the festive season at the University of Leicester
Christmas markets to return to University of Leicester campus on 1-2 December
Nobel peace prize nominee held captive by IS to speak at University of Leicester
UN Goodwill Ambassador Nadia Murad will be in Leicester from 11am-12noon on Friday 25 November
Digital opportunities for crisis work and international development
University of Leicester launches Newton Tech4Dev Network bridging academics, humanitarians, and developing country partners on 25 & 26 November
University of Leicester and Japanese University in new agreement
Link between Kanazawa Institute of Technology and Leicester paves way for staff and student exchanges and new academic programmes
Mysteries of enzyme mechanism revealed
International team led by University of Leicester unveil hidden step in enzyme mechanism
International diabetes alliance meets in December
Leicester Diabetes Centre organises summit for annual conference
Genetic link to fatal health condition could aid future treatment
University of Leicester researchers lead study into abdominal aortic aneurysm
University of Leicester scientists model impact of green infrastructure on City Centre traffic pollution
Study results show a direct link between air pollution and green infrastructure
Earth’s ‘technosphere’ now weighs 30 trillion tons, research finds
University of Leicester researchers outline how kinds of products of our technology now outnumber the planet’s biotic species
University of Leicester Mars Scientist analyses ‘spectacular views’ of Red Planet
CaSSIS sends first images from Mars orbit
Women's sexual and reproductive health during humanitarian crisis tackled at international conference
Research project aims to reduce the number of women falling ill or dying as a result of complications from unsafe menstrual regulation, unsafe abortion and post abortion care in flood-prone areas in Bangladesh
Genocide survivor urges students to take up fight against ideologies of hate
The youth offers greatest hope on fight against terror says Nadia Murad who was held captive by IS
