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• New project explores art and DNA at Leicester

  Date: 14 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/new-project-explores-art-and-dna-at-leicester

  Leicester-based artists Ruth Singer and Gillian McFarland have begun working with Dr Turi King, Reader in Genetics and Archaeology, on a project...

• New project to identify Jack the Rippers last known victim

  Date: 9 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/new-project-to-identify-jack-the-ripper2019s-last-victim

  Members of the team who undertook genealogical and demographic research in relation to the discovery of the mortal remains of King Richard III...

• Leicester hosting ground-breaking conference for Genomes Project

  Date: 7 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-hosting-ground-breaking-conference-for-genomes-project

  Our University will host the inaugural UK Genomes conference on Wednesday 8 March Thursday 9 March at College Court, 150 Knighton Road, Leicester...

• DNA and family history explored in public lecture

  Date: 3 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/dna-and-family-history-explored-in-public-lecture

  The Leicester Literary & Philosophical Society will host a lecture on the relationship between surnames and the paternally-inherited Y chromosome...

• Research reveals air pollution can alter the effectiveness of antibiotics and increases the potential of disease

  Date: 2 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/study-reveals-air-pollution-can-alter-the-effectiveness-of-antibiotics-and-increases-the-potential-of-disease

  Researchers from the University have for the first time discovered that bacteria that cause respiratory infections are directly affected by air...

• Conference to showcase leading developments in gynaecological robotic surgery

  Date: 28 Feb 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/conference-to-showcase-leading-developments-in-gynaecological-robotic-surgery

  The University of Leicester will host the 7th Annual British and Irish Association of Gynaecological Robotic Surgeons conference between 1 - 3 March.

• Leicester scientist lends expertise to new Jack the Ripper book

  Date: 27 Feb 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-scientist-lends-expertise-to-new-jack-the-ripper-book

  Bestselling crime writer Patricia Cornwell is due to release Ripper: The Secret Life of Walter Sickert on 28 February, a comprehensive and...

• Leicester scientists shortlisted to showcase their research to the House of Commons

  Date: 21 Feb 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-researchers-shortlisted-to-showcase-their-research-to-the-house-of-commons

  Researchers from the College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology will have the opportunity to present their research to policy makers...

• From black holes to ancient fossils innovative images highlight University research

  Date: 13 Feb 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/from-black-holes-to-ancient-fossils-innovative-images-highlight-university-research

  The winners of this year’s Images of Research exhibition have been announced, highlighting some of the key research innovations currently taking...

• Expert opinions cover World Cancer Day Brexit and Donald Trump

  Date: 6 Feb 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/expert-opinions-cover-world-cancer-day-brexit-and-donald-trump

  Dr Leah Bassel from the School of Media, Communication and Sociology has discussed the Casey review and immigration in an article for Discover...