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Lecture series launched in memory of eminent microbiologist
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/lecture-series-launched-in-memory-of-eminent-microbiologist
A pioneering cellular microbiologist from the Pasteur Institute in Paris will deliver the inaugural lecture of the University of Leicester’s...
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Leicester hosting ground-breaking conference for Genomes Project
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...
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Research reveals air pollution can alter the effectiveness of antibiotics and increases the potential of disease
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...
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Conference to showcase leading developments in gynaecological robotic surgery
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.
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Research brings hope of new treatment for asthma sufferers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/research-brings-hope-of-new-treatment-of-asthma-sufferers
Improved treatments for people with severe asthma are a ‘step closer’ after a research team led by Dr Ruth Saunders from the Department of...
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Leicester scientists shortlisted to showcase their research to the House of Commons
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...
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From black holes to ancient fossils innovative images highlight University research
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...
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Expert opinions cover World Cancer Day Brexit and Donald Trump
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...
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The impact of Pokémon Go to be explored at free public lecture
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/the-impact-of-pokemon-go-to-be-explored-at-free-public-lecture
The social impact of viral augmented reality game Pokémon Go, which became a cultural phenomenon in 2016, will be explored during a free public...
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Leicester experts praise translation of diabetes risk-testing tool
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-experts-praise-translation-of-diabetes-risk-testing-tool
The translation of a tool to help people find out their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes has been described by Professor Kamlesh Khunti from the...