August
Effects of alcohol on memory while providing testimony explored by University of Leicester researchers
Recent event saw experts discuss issues surrounding testimony given following sexual assaults while intoxicated
Greater access to Higher Education could have reversed EU referendum result, research suggests
University of Leicester research suggests that greater access to Higher Education can influence political outcomes
University of Leicester expert discusses the rise of ‘binge-watching’ through new digital platforms
As Ofcom releases a new report into Britain’s Box Set habits, Professor Barrie Gunter examines potential implications of marathon-watching TV programmes
Workplace menopause study finds ‘women feel they need to cope alone’
New report from University of Leicester calls for menopause-friendly workplaces and culture change programmes
University of Leicester scientists to promote food security in Kenya
International workshop in Nairobi to take place from 26-30 November
Laura Swanson makes UK debut alongside Claude Cahun at Attenborough Arts Centre
Photography and art exhibitions hosted by University arts centre from September
Tracking a solar eruption through the Solar System
University of Leicester scientists involved in research with ESA’s Mars Express spacecraft
University of Leicester scientist makes giant leap towards becoming an astronaut
Dr Suzie Imber to take part in BBC Two’s ‘Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?’ to be broadcast on Sunday 20 August
University of Leicester to become world leading centre tackling incurable lung diseases
British Lung Foundation, GSK and University of Leicester spearhead genomic studies with aim of paving the way for developing ‘personalised medicines’
New theorems help robots to correct errors on-the-fly and learn from each other
New stochastic separation theorems proved by University of Leicester mathematicians could enhance capabilities of artificial intelligence
Food crop study seeks to address Global Challenges
Project involving University of Leicester, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and the University of Addis Ababa examines the Ethiopian banana
Workplace regulations on vaping to be explored by University of Leicester researchers
Research team receives grant from Cancer Research UK for research project examining difficulties of regulating e-cigarettes
Infested fossil worms show ancient examples of symbiosis
University of Leicester researchers involved in international collaboration examining 520-million-year-old Chinese fossils
PhD application support provided in free online course by University of Leicester
'Discovering Your PhD Potential: Writing a Research Proposal' shows how to research and write a high-quality research proposal for postgraduate applications
Urine test is breakthrough for patients with high blood pressure
Scientists from the University of Leicester and Leicester’s Hospitals involved in study into non-adherence
University of Leicester’s clinical trials expertise highlighted in international review
Leicester’s Clinical Trials Unit successfully re-registers with the UKCRC CTU Network
University of Leicester archaeologists return to city park to explore historic monument linked with the Knights Hospitallers
Dig will run from 2 – 27 September at Castle Hill Country Park
Large scale study shows slow walking pace good predictor of heart-related deaths
Study suggests that middle-aged people who report that they are slow walkers could be at higher risk of heart disease compared to the general population.
Inherited herpesvirus study finds links to ancient humans
Research into inherited human herpesvirus 6 identifies origins in a small number of people thousands of years ago and highlights the potential to ‘reactivate’
University of Leicester duo recognised among UK’s best teachers
New National Teaching Fellows include two of the University of Leicester’s stars
ARTWORK SHOWCASES CHILDREN’S CANCER JOURNEYS
University of Leicester-based charity stages public exhibition of art, photography and poetry for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September
