March
University of Leicester researchers measure Big Ben’s bong
Engineers contribute to major BBC documentary on sound and reveal why Big Ben produces distinct tone
Conference to showcase leading developments in gynaecological robotic surgery
7th Annual British and Irish Association of Gynaecological Robotic Surgeons conference taking place at University of Leicester between 1 and 3 March
Project to support conservation of Indonesian river and forest habitats to protect wildlife
University of Leicester PhD researcher investigating importance of fishing to local communities in Sabangau, Indonesia
Local primary school children explore history of Leicester Cathedral in flash fiction workshop
University of Leicester tutors provide creative writing expertise in collaborative event as part of BBC Storytelling Festival on Friday 3 March
President of the Supreme Court to speak in role as University of Leicester Law Society President
UK’s most senior judge to speak on Article 50 and media treatment of the judiciary in address on 3 March
New study reveals air pollution can alter the effectiveness of antibiotics and increases the potential of disease
Interdisciplinary research at the University of Leicester has explored the impact of black carbon on bacteria in the respiratory tract
New research network to address critical environmental challenges in India
University of Leicester researchers to assess impact of climate and greenhouse gas emissions on agriculture in the Indo-Gangetic Plain
Leicester geneticist to explore DNA and family history in public lecture
Professor Mark Jobling from the University of Leicester will discuss surnames and genetics in a lecture on 6 March
University of Leicester marks International Women’s Day with a programme of free events
Women’s trail, film screenings, lectures and free cupcakes to mark global day of celebration to highlight struggle for gender equality
Four Women, Five Stories film screening and Q&A with visual artist Kajal Nisha Patel
Kajal Nisha Patel, Leverhulme Artist in Residence (2016), in question and answer session as part of International Women’s Day events at the University of Leicester
Celebrating the work of women mathematicians at the University of Leicester
Everyone welcome to attend mathematics presentations on Wednesday 8 March as part of International Women’s Day
UK activist who joined Kurdish force against ISIS in Northern Syria to speak on International Women’s Day at University of Leicester
Panel event examining women’s prominent role in the Rojava revolution to be held on Wednesday 8 March
Leicester hosting ground-breaking conference for Genomes Project
Conference to discuss the future role of Genomics and the 100,000 Genome Project in transforming the NHS on Thursday 9 March
University of Leicester shortlisted for a Guardian University Award
Vardyquake project up for Marketing and Communications campaign award
Launchpad Leicestar: Multi-million pound investment gives 'space city' project lift-off
University of Leicester helps secure investment in space science and Earth observation technologies
Winners of student life photo competition at the University of Leicester announced
Winning images depicting modern-day student life to go on display at University and included in historic archives
Over £25 million growth money for local economy
University of Leicester's National Space Park project among recipients of Government funding
Vice-Chancellor of St Mary's University to deliver University of Leicester annual Chaplaincy Lecture in silver jubilee year
Francis Campbell to speak on faith and education at public event on Friday 10 March
Study points to postcode lottery in aneurysm care
BHF-funded research shows access to treatment varies from county to county
New International Studies Unit launched at University of Leicester
The Kurdistan International Studies Unit inaugurates its opening on 16 March with its first Annual Symposium dedicated to the Victims of Halabja, part of the Anfal Genocide
GCSE and A-Level students and members of the public invited to experience neuroscience research at Brain Awareness Day events
University of Leicester events to feature public talks and live demonstrations on 15 March
Members of Richard III team at University of Leicester in new project to identify one of Jack the Ripper’s victims
Research reveals likelihood of finding and identifying Mary Jane Kelly – and using DNA to determine her true identity
University of Leicester teams lead the podium in Formula 1 aerodynamics race
Team Hill and Team Mansell claim P1 and P2 in second race of UniFi Motorsport Competition
New research suggests bowel cancer medication could help combat early-onset Parkinson’s disease
Medical Research Council-funded University of Leicester study shows folinic acid can protect neurons in fruit flies
University of Leicester launches lecture series in memory of eminent microbiologist
Professor Pascale Cossart will give the first annual Dorothy Jones Lecture on Friday 17 March to showcase successful female scientists
University of Leicester Racing aiming to become UK’s leading electric team at Silverstone
Leicester students set crowdfunding target to enter the IMechE Formula Student 2017
University of Leicester launches lecture series in memory of eminent microbiologist
Professor Pascale Cossart will give the first annual Dorothy Jones Lecture on Friday 17 March to showcase successful female scientists
Leicester artists begin new project to explore creative and visual responses to DNA research
Ruth Singer and Gillian McFarland will be based in the University of Leicester’s Department of Genetics
Universities and colleges receive £2.45 million to tackle sexual harassment
University of Leicester campaign tackles gender-based social issue
University of Leicester seeks to drive biomedical innovation at first UK life sciences opportunities zone
Charnwood Campus and University of Leicester to inspire discovery, encourage collaboration and accelerate business growth for the Med-Tech and Biopharma community
Leicester Precision Medicine Institute leads discussion on innovation in healthcare at Venturefest 2017
University of Leicester Centre of Excellence to showcase need for collaboration between NHS and universities
Documentary explores profound effects of plastic on ecosystems and human health
Free public screening of ‘A Plastic Ocean’ to take place at the University of Leicester on Monday 20 March
Team Leicester looking for Varsity victory
University of Leicester sports teams take on De Montfort University as annual Varsity competition kicks off on Thursday 16 March 2017
University of Leicester DNA research presented to House of Commons Science and Technology Committee
Leicester Precision Medicine Institute and University Hospitals of Leicester present written evidence on Genomics to committee
University of Leicester showcases wide-ranging postgraduate research
PhD graduates from University of Leicester to deliver Doctoral Inaugural Lectures on their research on 22 March
Armed patrols in Leicester: join the debate about policing in our city, now and in the future
Leicestershire Police Chief Constable Simon Cole will speak about policing in the local community at a public event on 23 March 2017
Space experts to hold games ‘hackday’ for schoolchildren
University of Leicester scientists are asking schoolchildren aged 14-19 to join them for a workshop / ‘hackday’ and design games based on images of the Earth taken from space on Saturday 25 March
University of Leicester gospel choir reaches finals of National Competition
Leicester University Voices (LUV) selected as one of ten university choirs to perform in the University Gospel Choir of the Year (UGCY) competition on 18 March 2017
Leicester academic revives Joe Orton’s mischievous alter ego ‘Mrs Edna Welthorpe’
A production of What the Butler Saw at Curve prompts an unusual response
Groundbreaking University of Leicester research highlights strong engagement with European research community
European Research Council’s 10th anniversary celebrated during ERC week between 13-17 March
University of Leicester photograph exhibition highlights liberation of Nazi camps
Second World War exhibition organised by History students opens on Wednesday 22 March
Sir David and Michael Attenborough pledge support for University of Leicester’s centenary celebrations
English broadcaster and theatre director nephew are announced as centenary patrons during annual alumni dinner
Victorian games and 19th century school life showcased at University of Leicester exhibition
‘Victorian Schooldays’ exhibition running until 7 July
UNIQUE 430 million-year-old ‘exceptionally preserved’ fossil named in honour of Sir David Attenborough
Ancient relative of the lobsters and crabs complete with soft-parts is new to science
Leading tuberculosis research to be showcased at University of Leicester event
Free public event to promote World TB Day 2017 taking place on Wednesday 22 March
The Incredible Journey: British hikers to take on 3,100 mile trek across the USA
University of Leicester student and graduate will document the changing landscape of the United States firsthand
Richard III by numbers: How forensic statistics nailed the identity of the ‘Last Plantagenet’
Professor Kevin Schürer to give free public talk on Tuesday 28 March at the University of Leicester
University of Leicester to host seminar on legal implications of Britain’s wars
Legal expert to discuss the possibility of holding MPs accountable for any decision to use military force in free public seminar on 23 March
Leicester has an opportunity ‘to do regeneration differently’
International expert on urban regeneration from University of Leicester to give public talk on 28 March
Voting open as young video makers compete to support Brazil in solving resources problems
Universities of Leicester and Birmingham lead international sustainability project
The Anthropocene: scientists respond to criticisms of a new geological epoch
‘Irreversible’ changes to the Earth provide striking evidence of new epoch, University of Leicester experts suggest
University of Leicester marks Adrian Mole’s 50th Birthday with programme of free events
Day of activities on Sunday 2 April 2017 will culminate with birthday bash and a cake created by Great British Bake Off winner Frances Quinn
University of Leicester investment in research talent at the cutting edge of science
New research studentships for the College of Science and Engineering in exciting and emerging subject areas announced
University of Leicester takes Varsity crown again
Annual contest of University of Leicester and De Montfort University sports teams culminated on 22 March at Leicester Tigers’ Welford Road stadium
Leicester’s Career Development Service shortlisted for ‘Best University Employability Strategy’
TARGETjobs Graduate Recruitment Awards recognise efforts to help students secure graduate employment
Immune study in chickens reveals key hurdle for Campylobacter vaccine effort
University of Leicester geneticists involved in research
Research to explore socioeconomic rights and global justice movements
University of Leicester expert to publish new book about contesting the World Order on Thursday 30 March
Human rights campaigner recognised by University of Leicester
Sheila B. Keetharuth wins Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award for human rights work in Africa
Project to explore the experiences of women who entered into mixed Black Caribbean and White British relationships in Leicester between 1948 and the 1970s
University of Leicester study seeks to interview women throughout Leicestershire
New book focuses on development of protest camps as political activism
University of Leicester academics co-edit book exploring the rise of protest camps which will be published on 29 March
More evidence that statins could prevent blood clots in the veins
Universities of Leicester and Bristol lead new research into role statins play in lowering risk of venous thromboembolism
Faith in medication film for national award
Video shows faith-based approaches to animal-derived ingredients in medications
Leicester Dean of Medicine leads pioneering project in China
Leicester’s twin city benefits from expertise of University of Leicester academics
University of Leicester Professor Elected Chairman of the Board of the British Journal of Anaesthesia
Professor David Lambert to Chair world’s oldest independent journal of anaesthesia
Dedication event for new music-themed sculpture will be held at the University of Leicester
Stainless steel construction by John Sydney Carter will be officially unveiled on 31 March
