January
University of Leicester students film breathtaking images of Earth using high altitude weather balloon
The flight tested electronic control systems for future pollution monitoring flights
Zombie apocalypse would wipe out humankind in just 100 days, students calculate
University of Leicester physics students explore feasibility of surviving viral infection
University of Leicester researcher awarded grant to explore the international impact of attempts to change how antibiotics are prescribed
Dr Carolyn Tarrant receives Research Councils grant to study antimicrobial resistance
NASA flying observatory makes observations of Jupiter previously only possible from space
University of Leicester astronomer leads new study
Professor Robert Winston to discuss science’s ‘dark side’ for University of Leicester
Free public lecture to be held at Athena, Leicester, on 9 February
People with forms of early-onset Parkinson’s disease may benefit from boosting niacin in diet, research suggests
University of Leicester research team leads new study strengthening therapeutic potential for dietary interventions
The only way is ethics: free online course to tackle 'ethically unsound' research
University of Leicester Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to explore the value of ethical thinking in research
Drivers unaware of the serious consequences of failing to stop after an accident
New report by University of Leicester’s Department of Criminology published by Motor Insurers’ Bureau
New study reveals Congo swamps as the world’s largest tropical peatland
University of Leicester involved in new research mapping vast peatland in Congo Basin for the first time
Scholarship Opportunities in Museum Studies
2017 Open and Diversity Scholarship scheme at University of Leicester School of Museum Studies
University of Leicester launches its own MONOPOLY game
Bespoke game to be launched on Friday 13 January at board games workshop as part of student de-stress campaign
Target freshers to halt spread of meningitis, say researchers
Universities of Leicester and Nottingham project could hold key to reducing spread of meningitis and septicaemia
Medical marvels - hear from the experts
Free talks to the public at the University of Leicester discuss the science behind diseases
Awards for Leicester from the Royal Astronomical Society
Work of Leicester academics recognised by prestigious prizes
Joe Orton’s plays to be retyped onto single sheet of paper to commemorate 50th anniversary of his death
Performance artist Tim Youd to retype Joe Orton’s Complete Plays from 20 January to 5 February 2017
Distinguished literary figures from Leicester to be honoured
Local poet and Madame Doubtfire author to receive honorary degrees from University of Leicester on 19 and 20 January
Expert panel comes to Leicester to take your Brexit questions
University of Leicester researcher Dr Oxana Golynker to speak at free public event on Thursday 19 January
Medical schools help tackle 'class ceiling' on professional careers
‘Universities are beginning to realise they must be more proactive and innovative in their approach to medical school admissions’ - Professor Philip Baker, Dean of Medicine, University of Leicester
Genetic roots of resistance to anti-cancer therapy agents to be investigated
Inaugural project of memorial prize is fitting tribute to University of Leicester’s genetics founder
Forbes names University of Leicester academic in list of prodigious stars changing the world
Dr Victoria McCoy recognised in annual ‘30 Under 30 Europe’ list for unique approach to study of fossil biomolecules
New guide to Old Town’s legal past
University creates guide to historic Grey Friars
University of Leicester Hotel and Conference Centre wins Simply The Guest Award for the second year
Local hotel is awarded top rated status in annual UK hotel awards based on genuine guest reviews
University of Leicester involved in Earth Observation project to protect tropical forests worldwide
UK Space Agency's International Partnership Programme kick-starts project to improve management and protection of 300 million hectares of tropical forests
Statins could halt vein blood clots, research suggests
University of Leicester involved in study into cholesterol-lowering pill
British Council brings universities and employers together to support graduate employability in Azerbaijan
British Council Azerbaijan conducted a Forum on Enhancing Graduate Employability on 17 January 2017
University of Leicester leads national forum in Azerbaijan
University experts discuss graduate employability
University of Leicester academics to discuss the impact of technology on work and employment
Researchers present to The Future of Work Commission looking into ‘The New Technological Revolution’
Holocaust Memorial Day lecture to explore the links between Colonialism and the Holocaust
Professor Dirk Moses (Sydney) to explore the links between European colonial atrocities and the Holocaust in free public lecture on Tuesday 24 January
Leicester Professor receives Lifetime Achievement award
Professor Tony Gershlick has been awarded the inaugural British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS) Lifetime Achievement Career Award
Being overweight protects heart surgery patients, research suggests
University of Leicester researchers show that overweight and obese patients fare better during cardiac surgery
Sculptures come to life in this new Arts Council Collection touring art exhibition coming to Leicester
Media opportunity: Meet Ryan Gander, artist and exhibition curator, and attend a private tour between 3.30pm – 4.30pm on Friday 24 February at Attenborough Arts Centre
Investment in psychiatry researchers to enhance services for older patients
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is supporting the appointment of specialist professorial teams at University of Leicester
Acclaimed economist David Blanchflower to hold lecture on Trump and Brexit at the University of Leicester
Former University of Leicester student and honorary graduate will give the next lecture in the School of Business Dean’s Lecture Series on Wednesday 25 January
Double Trouble at Leicester Comedy Festival
The University of Leicester’s Attenborough Arts Centre will take part in Leicester Comedy Festival this February to host 18 new shows by local favourites and new emerging comedians
New satellite imagery gives unique view of Leicestershire in all its glory
Earth Observation scientists at University of Leicester offer a rare glimpse of city and county from orbit
New study reveals solidification cracking during welding of steel
University of Leicester researchers offer new insights into important engineering alloy
Football’s past, present and future tackled via photographs at University of Leicester event
Acclaimed author and photographer in free public event at University of Leicester on Thursday 9 February
President of Pakistan pledges support for Leicester international initiative
School of Education bid to work in partnership with universities in Pakistan
EXPERT COMMENT: Class Pay Gap report
Leaving journalism to the privileged carries the risk of leading to journalism for the privileged’, says University of Leicester academic
Public encouraged to help record Leicester’s working-class Victorian history
Online historical photograph collection showing many unidentified buildings locally has been digitally mapped by University of Leicester
University of Leicester celebrates the Chinese New Year
Campus activities include wishing tree, Chinese food and Gala event to welcome the Year of the Rooster
University of Leicester academic wins British Muslim Award
Dr Kal Karim received award at event to celebrate the successes, achievements and contribution of British Muslims to British society
New exhibition inspired by iconic playwright Joe Orton to open its doors
‘What the Artist Saw’ exhibition co-curated by University of Leicester academic to open to public on Sunday 5 February
CancerStories is now recruiting young people with cancer across the East Midlands
ehealth innovation aims to help young people and families cope with cancer
Chance discovery of new fossil from half billion years ago sheds light on life on Earth
Scientists from universities of Leicester and Cambridge find ‘unfossilizable’ creature
University Of Leicester Professor Heads Judging Panel To Land Robot On The Moon
Professor Alan Wells appointed Chair of the judges for the Google Lunar XPRIZE
