October
Significant scale of human impact on planet has changed course of Earth’s history, scientists suggest
Anthropocene Working Group scientists publish recommendations for formalising new geological epoch
University of Leicester researchers to engage with the local community through ‘Lunchtime Lecture Series’
Researchers will present their work to public audiences at the Leicester Adult Education College from October to December
Awards for Leicester Eye Research
Ophthalmology researchers wins British Isles Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Association prizes
National touring exhibition Let’s Play Vinyl launches with public event celebrating UK sound systems
‘Talking Sound Systems’ will blend interactive exhibition, music appreciation and public discussion on Saturday 14 October
University of Leicester Lecture to examine ‘profound’ impact of current global trends on future health and medical care
Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department of Health Professor Chris Whitty will deliver 'How health in the U.K. will change over the next 20 years; the good and the bad' on 23 October
New Bible Museum to Unveil Its Approach to Creating Exhibit Content and Tackling Provenance
Panel of Independent Scholars, including University of Leicester Professor, and Museum Leaders to Discuss Evolutionary Process for Developing Content, Address Questions About Artefacts on Display in 430,000-Square-Foot Museum
Roof reconstruction on University of Leicester’s Engineering Building has ‘exceeded expectations’
Complex project to replace the innovative Stirling and Gowan glass panelled roof is completed
Upcoming dates for Professorial Inaugural Lecture series announced
New Professors at the University of Leicester share their specialist area research in a public forum
The Weakest Link’s Anne Robinson to speak at Literary Leicester event honouring the life of revered editor Alexander Chancellor
Distinguished writers and journalists will celebrate Alexander Chancellor’s life and work on 15 November
University of Leicester Mathematician accorded title of Pioneer
Professor honoured for ‘extraordinary contribution’ to his discipline
How science got women wrong explored by award-winning science journalist
Angela Saini discusses her latest book for University of Leicester’s Department of Physics and Astronomy on 18 October
Research aims to help patients with Type 1 diabetes to exercise safely
University of Leicester Researchers involved in study
Scientists discover one of the most luminous ‘new stars’ ever
University of Leicester contributes to best-ever results on a ‘new star’ in a nearby galaxy
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and Clinical Research Facility officially opened in Leicestershire
Two new programmes in partnership with University of Leicester
A picture paints a thousand words: University of Leicester academic to examine the subtext of local playwright Joe Orton’s library book vandalism
Dr Emma Parker will deliver a one hour lecture “Joe Orton and Shakespeare: Library books, Class and Queerness” at the Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society on 16 October
Experts to explore what a good Brexit is for city and county
Academic, political and commercial expertise to meet for debate on 6 November
University of Leicester health scientists contribute to report on children's safety
Simple preventive actions by parents linked to fewer child injuries
Voices of mental health
Study by University of Leicester Professor breaks new ground
Black History Month 2017: University of Leicester lecturer turns spotlight on British country houses’ Caribbean and East Indian connections
Public lecture on 22 October focuses on "Colonial Countryside" initiative led by the Centre for New Writing
University of Leicester Announces Transformative £500 Million Estate Investment Programme
Ten-year vision to create new teaching facilities, improved student accommodation and better public access
Sir David and Michael Attenborough CBE to officially name landmark medical building in honour of fashion retailer George Davies
Ceremony to mark the opening of University of Leicester’s George Davies Centre on 11 November
Range of events taking place at the University of Leicester to celebrate Black History Month
An Attenborough Arts exhibition, Literary Leicester discussions, student-led initiatives and more to mark the 30th Anniversary of Black History Month in the UK
University of Leicester scientists reveal first light from stellar collision discovered by gravitational waves
Scientists surprised by blue pulse as matter escapes gravitational wave event
University of Leicester’s Innovation Hub supports upcoming Business Festival
Fortnight of events from 23 October to 3 November set to encourage investment and business growth throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Universities spearhead event to encourage more medical students from non-traditional backgrounds
Conference by Universities of Leicester and Nottingham on 18 October targets young people in Lincolnshire
Freemen's Common appointment
Equitix and Kier selected to deliver major scheme at the University of Leicester
Type 2 diabetes pill ‘improves blood sugar control’
New study led by University of Leicester researchers at the Leicester Diabetes Centre
University of Leicester takes pride of place in East Midlands fbe Awards 2017
World-famous Engineering Building crowned overall winner
Public lecture to mark the 350th anniversary of John Milton’s epic Paradise Lost
University of Leicester co-sponsors free public lecture at the Library of Birmingham on 20 October
University of Leicester to launch new project ‘Standing Together Against Hate’
Project across the University draws on pioneering work in Criminology
Literary Leicester events to tackle race, culture and class head-on
Shrabani Basu, author of book-turned-feature-film Victoria and Abdul, among guests who will speak on literary works and issues pertaining to race, class, culture and religion
Six degrees of separation: why it is a small world after all
Study examines how small-world networks occur within bigger and more complex structures
Why businesses should harness the ‘power of co-operation’ explored at University of Leicester
Head of Co-operatives UK discusses social justice and ethical business for next School of Business Dean’s Lecture on 25 October
EarthSense Partnership Maps City Clean Air Cycle Routes
New project by joint venture between aerial mapping company Bluesky and the University of Leicester
University of Leicester Business School Dean is conferred with national fellowship
Distinction recognises impact of her work in society
Open for applications: Midlands3Cities funding for PhD studentships available at University of Leicester
Applicant workshop on 18 November for doctoral training partnership across universities in Leicester, Nottingham and Birmingham which funds PhD studentships
Leicester and Nottingham scientists discover new gene associated with debilitating lung disease
Finding of lung fibrosis gene highlights a potential new avenue for treatment
Speaker of the House of Commons to share insights at University of Leicester
Rt Hon John Bercow MP will visit the University of Leicester to speak to students and staff on 27 October
Film screening to explore post-prison lives of wrongly convicted individuals
Screening of BBC documentary ‘Fallout’ and panel discussion with the director, Paddy Hill and Robert Brown to take place on Monday 30 October at the University of Leicester
Esteemed academics from top UK universities to take part in ‘Black in Academia’ panel event at the University of Leicester
Guests will discuss the barriers to education and the ongoing journey towards equality in Higher Education as part of Black History Month at Leicester on 26 October
Students advised on community engagement through faith-based activities
University of Leicester partners with St Philip’s Centre to celebrate Interfaith Week
University of Leicester Professor at Bible Museum panel
Gordon Campbell has helped shape development of major museum
Film producer David Puttnam to reflect upon changing world of the media in the digital age
Award-winning producer behind Bugsy Malone, Chariots of Fire and Midnight Express to give Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture on 7 November
Seventeen novels in seventeen years: Leicester alumna Adele Parks to share her journey to the bestsellers list
Acclaimed author Adele Parks will divulge her route to writing success on 15 November
Public invited to share their experiences of migration and health in University of Leicester project
New website launched to explore the ‘full healthy life’ in Australia for migrants from the UK and Europe
Leicester Heroes event aims to recruit hundreds of new potential stem cell donors
University of Leicester teams up with Rik Basra Leukaemia Campaign and Leicester Marrow for Leicester Heroes event on Monday 30 October
THE LIFE ELECTRIC
University of Leicester academic shapes national project on history of the electricity supply industry
University of Sanctuary
Leicester launches project to gain recognition for supporting refugees and asylum seekers
Artists before Columbus: new research on the Caribbean’s largest concentration of indigenous pre-Columbian rock art
New research reveals key discoveries including first direct rock art dates in the Caribbean, how pre-Columbian rock-art was made and paint recipes
Research shows how environment plays key role in changing movement behaviour of animals
University of Leicester mathematicians develop theory which helps to unravel long-standing mysteries of animal movement
University of Leicester receives major award for leading role in new space science mission: SMILE
Leicester leads on building science instrument for international solar-terrestrial and space weather mission
‘Monster’ planet discovery offers new insights into planet formation
University of Leicester team involved in discovery
Public invited to have their say on University of Leicester development plans
Proposals for a new student village at Freemen’s Common unveiled
