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Study reveals how thirsty trees pull water to their canopies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-reveals-how-thirsty-trees-pull-water-to-their-canopies
A scientific mystery about how trees pull water from the ground to their top branches has been solved by an international team of researchers led...
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Expert opinions cover pornography habits apologising too much and Indonesian politics
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/experts-cover-pornography-habits-apologising-too-much-and-indonesian-politics
Dr Heather Brunskell-Evans from the Centre for Medical Humanities has written an article about pornography habits for the Huffington Post.
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DICE and the British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards 2016
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/dice-and-the-british-ethnic-diversity-sports-awards-2016
The DICE unit will be special guests at the SECOND annual Lycamobile British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards (BEDSAs) on 6 February.
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Historian to speak at Holocaust events
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/historian-to-speak-at-holocaust-events
The Holocaust and its legacy will be explored at three events in the city and county Professor Aubrey Newman, Emeritus Professor in the School of...
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Most luminous galaxy is ripping itself apart
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/most-luminous-galaxy-is-ripping-itself-apart
In a far-off galaxy, 12.4 billion light-years from Earth, a ravenous black hole is devouring galactic grub.
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 7 13 January
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-7-13-january
In an article for University Business, Professor Paul Boyle, President and Vice-Chancellor, reflects on his first year in post and ambitious plans...
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Space scientist to give talk on space exploration as Tim Peake embarks on his first spacewalk
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/space-scientist-to-give-talk-on-space-exploration-as-tim-peake-embarks-on-his-first-spacewalk
As British astronaut Tim Peake takes his first steps outside the International Space Station, enthusiasts are invited to watch the historic event...
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Study suggests NHS policies are failing to stop bullying by managers and staff sickness
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/study-suggests-nhs-policies-are-failing-to-stop-bullying-by-managers-and-staff-sickness
Bullying and discrimination by NHS managers has led to absences among mental health workers, and past policies have failed to stop this, research...
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Events to mark 50th anniversary of Evelyn Waughs death
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/events-to-mark-50th-anniversary-of-evelyn-waugh2019s-death
Book lovers and film aficionados are invited to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of novelist Evelyn Waugh by attending a series of events...
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New report published to give practical steps for using surgical checklists safely
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/new-report-published-to-give-practical-steps-for-using-surgical-checklists-safely
A new, freely accessible report led by Dr Emmilie Aveling from the Department of Health Sciences offers practical guidance to those seeking to...