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• Unique exceptionally preserved fossil named in honour of Sir David Attenborough

  Date: 17 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/unique-2018exceptionally-preserved2019-fossil-named-in-honour-of-sir-david-attenborough

  An international team of scientists led by our University has discovered a new 430 million-year-old fossil and has named it in honour of Sir David...

• Documentary to explore profound effects of plastic on ecosystems and human health

  Date: 15 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/documentary-to-explore-profound-effects-of-plastic-on-ecosystems-and-human-health

  The profound effects that plastic is having on marine ecosystems and human health around the world will be explored during a free public...

• Leicester students set crowdfunding target to enter the IMechE Formula Student 2017

  Date: 14 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-students-set-crowdfunding-target-to-enter-the-imeche-formula-student-2017

  Leicester students are aiming to become the highest placed UK electric vehicle team at Silverstone for IMechE Formula Student 2017.

• Leicester teams lead the podium in Formula 1 aerodynamics race

  Date: 13 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-teams-lead-the-podium-in-formula-1-aerodynamics-race

  Two teams from the University's Department of Engineering took the top two positions on the podium in the second race of the UniFi Motorsport...

• Leicester researchers involved in project to address Malaysias environmental challenges

  Date: 13 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-researchers-involved-in-project-to-address-malaysia2019s-environmental-challenges

  Researchers from our University are part of a team delivering an Earth and Sea Observation System (EASOS) for Malaysia in order to address some of...

• Leicester shortlisted for a Guardian University Award

  Date: 8 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/university-shortlisted-for-a-guardian-university-award

  The University has been shortlisted for a Guardian University Award for its campaign work on the 'Vardyquake' project - a student-led project that...

• Expert opinions cover degree building Brexit and Gibraltar tinnitus and the BBC

  Date: 7 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/expert-opinions-cover-degree-building-brexit-and-gibraltar-and-the-bbc

  The government says students should get transferable credits for modules and feel free to move between higher education providers.

• Expert comment UK Government must end uncertainty for Gibraltars people after Brexit

  Date: 3 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/expert-comment-uk-government-must-end-uncertainty-for-gibraltar2019s-people-after-brexit

  University of Leicester academic, Dr Chris Grocott, has called on the Government to provide certainty on their plans for Gibraltar following Brexit.

• Researchers to present evidence to Joint Committee on Human Rights Inquiry

  Date: 1 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/researchers-to-present-evidence-to-joint-committee-on-human-rights-inquiry

  Experts from our School of Business will deliver evidence to a Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry exploring the progress British business has...

• Stunning images showcase project to support conservation of Indonesian river and forest habitats to protect wildlife

  Date: 1 Mar 2017

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/research-project-to-support-conservation-of-indonesian-river-and-forest-habitats-to-protect-wildlife

  A new project led by a researcher from our University is supporting the conservation of river and forest habitats in Indonesia - which are vital...