March
Leicester doctor receives Royal College 500-Year celebratory award
University of Leicester researcher Dr Jatinder Minhas receives prestigious Royal College of Physicians Quincentennial Lecturer award for innovative stroke research
Leicester Varsity champions to defend their unbeaten record
University of Leicester’s #FearLeics sports stars will once again face off competition from De Montfort University
Big stars and a big moon to shine in Leicester
British Science Week in Leicester from 9 March to 18 March offers galaxy of events for all the family
When ‘colder’ means ‘hotter’: explaining the increasing temperature of cooling granular gases
Researchers shed light on scientific phenomenon which helps to better understand evolution of interstellar dust and planetary rings in space
Ethnic differences in need for heart pacemakers may have genetic link
South Asian people less likely to require pacemaker than white people of European origin
Women from University’s past inspire its future on International Women’s Day
Week of events from 5 – 9 March will revisit stories of successful women while poetry takes over the campus
Diabetes ‘action plan’ aims to tackle huge rise in Leicester
Leicester becomes first UK city to launch a dedicated diabetes action plan
Tea, coffee and a slice of mid-life
Region’s first Menopause Café hosts discussions on third stage of life
Weightlifting shows benefits for kidney disease patients
Research encourages people with non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) to include resistance training in exercise programmes
Historic female firsts captured on canvas
University unveils three portraits of their women of influence created by female artists
TRAINING DOCTORS IN IRAQ
Leicester Medical School curriculum helps shape medical education in Kufa and Babylon universities
Over £16,000 raised for charities through RAG
Students and staff rally together for local and national causes
Student shortlisted for Welsh Government’s highest accolade
Mercy Ngulube is dedicated to reducing the stigma around HIV and supporting other young people with the virus
How women shaped University history
Images provide snapshots of women’s influence
Female genital mutilation: seeking ‘alternative rites of passage’
Kenya-UK collaboration working towards happier, healthier lives for women and girls
Space telescope researcher sets her sights on Parliament
Leicester scientist will present the history and future of X-ray optics at STEM for BRITAIN
Men urged to ‘take action’ on prostate cancer after BBC man diagnosed with condition
Centre for BME Health hosts community event to raise awareness of prostate cancer
Leicester leading Varsity
Reigning champions hold firm in first week of battle of mind and muscle, teamwork and talent
Leicester researchers identify common biological features of different types of asthma
Research can help to identify people with mild asthma from those with moderate or severe asthma
Doctoral research that’s worlds apart
Recent PhD graduates to share Cassini mission results and impact of powder-air interactions on Tuesday 20 March
Multi-million pound investment in teaching, learning and student accommodation progresses
Planning application submitted for new Freemen’s Common student village
‘Unicorns’ to inspire the next space entrepreneurs
Exciting possibilities for start-ups in space industries explored in business event on 19 March
Are you in business for emerging talent?
University of Leicester Festival of Careers provides employers chance to pick from the best
Spring festival celebrates a world of difference
Kurds in Leicester mark multinational New Year Day celebration
Interstellar insights to put businesses light-years ahead
Leicester team prepares for giant leap to Hong Kong for UK government-organised GREAT Festival on 24 March
The curse of zombie fossils
Palaeontologists investigate the macabre science behind how animals decay and fossilise
Sleep-out to support Leicester’s homeless
Staff and students from the University of Leicester will spend a night under the stars in aid of local charity The Bridge – Homelessness to Hope on Tuesday 20 March
Supporting emerging talent from across the world
Leicester is to host two Commonwealth Rutherford Fellows
Fellowship for rising star exploring distant worlds
Dr Cassandra Hall to explore exoplanet formation as new Winton Fellow
Founding families reunite
Descendants of the University of Leicester’s founders gather for special reception
Children’s experiences and responses to war in the nineteenth century
BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinker Dr Emma Butcher to discuss research into the writing of child soldiers on BBC Radio 3 on Thursday 22 March
Leicester goes the distance for Hong Kong alumni
Aspiring astronaut joins University delegation on 6,000 mile journey for the GREAT Festival
Faith fights diabetes
Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community joins University and charities to combat condition
Keeping our data safe
Expert in Earth Observation Science to highlight vital role of cybersecurity to business leaders at GREAT Festival
Leicester criminologist uncovers experiences of domestic abuse among churchgoers
Vital research provides ‘wake-up call’
Leicester Professor heads new life-saving heart partnership
National Heart Surgery Research Priority Setting Partnership to bring patients, carers and clinicians together to find priorities for heart surgery research
Mastering innovation and entrepreneurship at Hong Kong’s GREAT Festival
University of Leicester School of Business will be showcasing two innovative new Master’s courses on an international stage
Big Sleep raises over £9000 for The Bridge-Homelessness to Hope
Staff and students from the University of Leicester spent a night under the stars to raise awareness of homelessness on Tuesday 20 March
Study highlights need for better treatment of heart failure patients
Research highlights most predominant symptoms of cardiovascular morbidities
Trainee medics take first aid skills to the streets
Student StreetDoctors team goes from strength to strength thanks to Home Office funding
Experts warn that space is the next environment at risk of serious damage
Leicester experts in warning at UK Government's GREAT Festival of Innovation in Hong Kong
Chronic uncertainty defines the Brexit process, new academic report reveals
University of Leicester academic contributes to study
Using calculators in maths lessons can boost pupils’ calculation and problem-solving skills
Study co-authored by University of Leicester academic
