September
Destruction of Old St Paul’s Cathedral highlights devastating impact of Great Fire of London
On 350th anniversary of the fire, University of Leicester Special Collections examines eye-witness accounts and the Cathedral’s unfortunate history with fire
Purple Prose debuts at Leicester Pride
New book on bisexuality co-curated by University of Leicester staff member will feature on University stand at LGBT event on Saturday 3 September
Dig will explore story of Castle Hill
University of Leicester Archaeological Services involved in excavation
Trauma patient deaths peak at two weeks
New research shows patients could be more likely to die two to three weeks after lower severity trauma
Jupiter’s North Pole Unlike Anything Encountered in Solar System
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has sent back the first-ever images of Jupiter’s north pole, taken during the spacecraft’s first flyby of the planet with its instruments switched on.
New website showcases migraine artwork digitally for the first time
University of Leicester researcher leads Migraine Art project launched during Migraine Awareness Week 2016
Accolade for University of Leicester Conference venue
College Court wins award at Chamber of Commerce event
University of Leicester confirms position among leading institutions in the world
QS World University Rankings® places Leicester among the top 2 per cent of universities
Former Leicester student to enter House of Lords
History graduate pays tribute to learning at University of Leicester for his career success
Bestselling crime author to give University of Leicester public lecture
Patricia Cornwell to deliver a free ticketed public lecture on Monday 24 October at De Montfort Hall, Leicester
British Science Association awards Fellowship to University of Leicester geneticist
Dr Turi King awarded prestigious prize for inspiring people through science
University of Leicester engineering Professor honoured
Royal Academy of Engineering elects top engineers as Fellows at its 40th anniversary AGM
Refined fingerprint technique could give criminals a nasty shock
University of Leicester involved in development of new crime-fighting technology to identify fingerprints on electrostatically charged bullets
University of Leicester scientists identify novel approach for bacteriophage treatment of Clostridium difficile infection
Research provides new insights into the therapeutic potential of bacteriophages to treat and prevent global health threat
University of Leicester students win more funding and support in edtech invention competition
Museum Studies Master’s students awarded further funding to develop innovative mobile app
Boost to improve the UK’s capability in Earth observation to tackle global environmental challenges
University of Leicester to receive funding to develop new technologies
Major global study reveals new hypertension and blood pressure genes
University of Leicester involved in research which could help to develop treatments for hypertension
University of Leicester conference to showcase clinical psychology research
Free event featuring keynote speaker Rufus May to take place on Tuesday 20 September
Astronomers observe star reborn in a flash
Stellar evolution studied ‘in real time’ by team led by University of Leicester
UK’s largest ever investment into ground-breaking health research
University of Leicester, Leicester’s hospitals and Loughborough University receive £11m funding for Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
University of Leicester Conference venue receives new accolade
College Court win at Niche Business Awards follows East Midlands Chamber of Commerce Award last week
Greenhouse gas-monitoring aircraft keep tabs on the Amazon’s rising methane levels
University of Leicester PhD student Alex Webb publishes research into Amazon wetland emissions
Leicester’s Hospitals’ Renal Unit forging Chinese link
New programme builds on initiatives developed by University of Leicester academics
University of Leicester Pro-Vice-Chancellor joins team assessing Higher Education teaching quality UK-wide
HEFCE announces panel members for Year Two Teaching Excellence Framework
Free forensics course explores how science helps police to solve crimes
University of Leicester and FutureLearn to offer popular free course on Forensic Science and the Criminal Justice system from 3 October 2016
Young video makers compete to help Brazil solve resources problems
Leicester researchers involved in project
Acts of altruism? New study to explore actions of solidarity with asylum seekers and refugees
University of Leicester involved in three year ESRC-funded research project into collective action and the support of vulnerable groups
New Bluesky and University of Leicester joint venture to tackle air pollution
New company, EarthSense Systems, to spearhead innovations in air quality monitoring
University of Leicester launches Fabulous First Year for students
New app and student support services part of new initiative to ensure students make the most of their time at university
Aylesbury decision could set precedent for stopping gentrification of council estates, says expert
Research by University of Leicester geographer contributed to Public Inquiry on Aylesbury Estate
University of Leicester teams up with Rik Basra Leukaemia Campaign to find Leicester’s unsung heroes
Leicester Heroes event on Tuesday 25 October aims to recruit hundreds of new potential stem cell donors
Researchers develop new genetic tool to identify people at risk of coronary heart disease
Genetic risk scores could pave the way for earlier intervention and lifestyle changes to prevent potentially deadly heart attacks
Top 25 position for University of Leicester in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide
Latest league table shows rise for University of Leicester
Giant rhinos and letters home: historical Freshers’ Weeks at the University of Leicester
Special Collections showcases memories of Freshers’ Week on campus since the 1930s
Psychiatrist to travel the globe to help child victims of conflict, violence and poverty
University of Leicester academic to visit six continents throughout October and November to provide support for children worldwide
Type 2 diabetes risk score translated into south Asian languages
Questionnaire now available in Gujarati and Bangladeshi
The 'life-cycle' of riots
Annual Scarman Lectures mark 30 years with talk from prestigious criminologist Professor Tim Newburn
Open Day at Castle Hill archaeological dig
Event for site excavated by University of Leicester Archaeology Service (ULAS) on 24 September
University of Leicester visiting Professor awarded the prestigious President's Medal from the British Academy
Professor Roger Bland Visiting Professor at the University's School of Archaeology and Ancient History will receive the Medal on September 27
University of Leicester ‘life-changing’ scholarships announced
Six prestigious Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships awarded to students from around the world
Yorkshire salt mine could help shed light on Martian life
University of Leicester researchers using Raman spectrometer to investigate environments on Earth similar to Mars
Activity tracker accuracy contest launched by scientists
Researchers in Leicester have launched a hunt to find the most accurate physical activity tracker
University of Leicester honours British astronaut Tim Peake
British ESA astronaut Tim Peake to be awarded honorary degree during his visit to the National Space Centre on Friday 14 October
Winners of children’s competition to receive photographs signed by Tim Peake
Event on 1 October to present photographs taken by astronauts of locations chosen by children from across the UK
University of Leicester students volunteer in Sri Lanka to expand their knowledge and understanding of global mental health
Psychology students Isabel Woolrych and Alice Pisoni complete mental health placement in Sri Lanka
Influential black and minority ethnic scientists recognised for their contributions to society
University of Leicester physicists will celebrate one black and minority ethnic scientist each day throughout October for Black History Month
Event to explore the history of Judaism in Leicester
Free public University of Leicester lecture takes place on Thursday 6 October
Trail encourages children to discover city’s hidden gems
University of Leicester urban historian involved in new walking trail
