November
Children’s intensive care under increased pressure, although mortality remains low
Report co-authored by University of Leicester academic
Natera Chosen for Longitudinal Circulating Tumour DNA Study in Breast Cancer
Collaboration with Imperial College London and University of Leicester to Leverage Signatera™ (RUO) Personalized ctDNA Technology
Mental Health in the Media: ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’
Free public event at University of Leicester on 21 November
New insights into Jewish Holocaust survivors and their rescuers to be explored
Annual Aubrey Newman Lecture at the University of Leicester to take place on Tuesday 7 November
University of Leicester’s literary festival gives a glimpse into our possible futures
This year’s Literary Leicester to host two bestselling science fiction authors at the National Space Centre on 18 November
New exhibition by University of Leicester artists in residence visualises DNA research
Exhibition runs from 10 November – 11 January in the University’s Charles Wilson Building
University of Leicester scientists win award for pioneering research to reduce deforestation
Researchers from the National Centre for Earth Observation at the University of Leicester receive international Copernicus Masters Award
University of Leicester postgraduate students bring the story of WW1 African soldiers to light
Students Yewande Okuleye and I-Yun Cheng were involved in researching, developing and curating current exhibition at London’s Brent Museum and Archives
Three awards for Leicester celebrating teaching success
Recognition for individuals and teams at Higher Education Academy event
New treatment offers hope for patients with heart failure
University of Leicester and Leicester’s Hospitals lead procedure as part of HOPE-HF clinical trial
Tumour analysis following surgery could provide breakthrough in predicting how well cancer patients respond to drug treatment
University of Leicester and Medical Research Council researchers lead study to monitor effectiveness of drugs on cancer patients
Author of ‘Madame Doubtfire’ and Carnegie Medal winner Anne Fine to share what inspires her writing
The Leicester-born, nationally acclaimed writer of children’s fiction will discuss tailoring writing to different audiences at Literary Leicester on 18 November
Migrants' experiences of life in UK is focus of University of Leicester event
Public invited to launch of new research at Resource for London Thursday 16 November 2017 at 6.30pm
Prolific Shakespearean actor and recent King Lear Michael Pennington to take part in Literary Leicester
Actor and writer Michael Pennington will perform a reading from his latest book ‘King Lear in Brooklyn’ on 16 November
Study of Natural Disasters offers insights to save lives
Book ‘Avoidable Deaths’ deals with one of the fundamental questions of the 21st Century
Search for lost Asian Radio Recordings from the 1970s and 1980s
Appeal by researcher from University of Leicester
Toxic mix of Religion, Politics and Business precipitated Banking Crisis
New book by University of Leicester economist recounts deeper causes of Cyprus financial crisis
Reverend Canon Dr Giles Fraser to deliver lecture on Theology and Refugees
Church of England Priest, journalist and broadcaster Giles Fraser will conduct this year’s Derek Hole lecture at University of Leicester on 20 November
National honour for community work by University of Leicester archaeologist
Vicky Score wins recognition from Council for British Archaeology
Chinese artist and activist to host lecture and discussion at University of Leicester
Ou Ning discusses imbalances between cities and the countryside on 16 November
Literary Leicester to host ‘one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary British Fiction’ Gwendoline Riley
Gwendoline’s latest novel, First Love, was shortlisted for the 2017 Goldsmiths Prize
Leicester to become first UK city to join global initiative against urban diabetes
Leicester will join the likes of Copenhagen, Mexico City, Rome and Shanghai in becoming part of the Cities Changing Diabetes programme to tackle the dramatic rise of type 2 diabetes in urban areas
University of Leicester students contribute to tourism development in city
International students taking the new MSc Marketing for Places and Tourism meet City Council to discuss ideas for generating innovative tourist products in Leicester
Rhyme and ride with Arriva as Leicester gets literary!
Bus users could be in for more of a cultural experience while they travel this week, as Arriva gets on board with the Literary Leicester Festival (15th -18th November)
£2 million boost for Leicester scientists to tackle hard-to-treat cancers
Scientists in Leicester are set to benefit from almost £2 million to look into new ways to treat lung cancer and pancreatic cancer
University of Leicester’s Victorian Studies Centre marks 50th anniversary with convivial evening celebrating the works of Charles Dickens
Academics from around the world will speak on Charles Dickens’s writing and career on 22 November
Journeys in Translation
University of Leicester event on Thursday 23 November 2017 is free and open to all
University of Leicester academic cited as social media superstar
Jisc announces top ten HE social media superstars of 2017
Breakthrough discovery in diagnostic tools that can replace commonly used and fragile antibodies
Biotechnology Group at the University of Leicester working in collaboration with spin-out company MIP Diagnostics Ltd
Funding support for higher degrees at University of Leicester
University offers opportunities for Master’s and PhD qualifications
Performance appraisal success depends on frequent feedback and good standard setting
University of Leicester research finding to be presented at conference on 1 December
Next step for Pioneer Park development
Work plan unveiled for development of space park
Prestigious grant powers research into revolutionary battery technology
EU funding for University of Leicester chemistry researchers
Anthropocene book series launches in Croatia with book on the far-future Earth by University of Leicester geologist
Professor Jan Zalasiewicz’s book ‘The Earth After Us’ explores legacy of human-driven changes to global environment
MIRI on the right tracks at NASA Johnson
Leicester scientists and engineers contribute to success
Exhibition showcases research and innovation to the public
46 images capturing the cutting-edge research of the University of Leicester will be on display at Queen’s Hall on Tuesday 5 December 2017
Video interview with iconic street artist released
Creator of Orton artwork in Leicester talks to Dr Emma Parker from the University of Leicester
Joe Orton on the BBC
BBC 2 Documentary made with support from University of Leicester
Unique collection of metal artefacts from Iron Age settlement sheds new light on prehistoric feasting rituals
Prehistoric cauldrons, ancient sword and assorted metalwork among nationally significant findings discovered by University of Leicester archaeologists at Glenfield Park, Leicestershire
Deaths during childbirth reduce by half
Latest report by MBRRACE-UK collaboration
First evidence for Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain discovered
University of Leicester archaeologists suggest Caesar’s fleet first landed in Pegwell Bay, Isle of Thanet, Kent in 54BC and constructed fort nearby
Event to explore how arts and culture can better reflect our diverse society
University of Leicester event organised by CAMEo Research Institute for Cultural and Media Economies to take place on Thursday 30 November
Bestselling author Kate Summerscale to give lecture on ‘Detecting Victorian Crime’ at University of Leicester
Free public lecture for annual Victorian Studies Centre Lecture series on 6 December
Why ideas matter- University of Leicester seminar exploring why we should be imagining six impossible things before breakfast
Psychology Cultures Seminar on Monday 4 December
College Court wins national award for Best Customer Service
University of Leicester’s Conference Centre & Hotel picks up national recognition for excellence
Leicester event to explore human rights issues through film and the Arts
“Broken Chords Can Sing a Little” to take place as part of Leicester’s Human Rights Arts and Film Festival on 5 December
University of Leicester internationally recognised for supporting student sport
Accolade for work Leicester students do in using sport to inspire and raise aspirations of primary school children
Visualisation of the invisible: University of Leicester mathematicians working with geoscientists from Weatherford give the possibility to see structures deeply in the Earth
Researchers have developed new software tool for visualising structure of Earth underground
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Campus
Christmas comes alive at the University of Leicester from Thursday 7 to Saturday 9 December
New nationwide map of air pollution provides insights into nitrogen dioxide levels across the country and within towns and cities
EarthSense Systems, a joint venture between the University of Leicester and BlueSky, publishes MappAir®
Public invited to celebrate creativity and wellbeing
University of Leicester to host public ‘I Feel Better When Wellbeing Matters’ event on 2 December
