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Undersea warfare in the wake of a new wave of technology
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/undersea-warfare-in-the-wake-of-a-new-wave-of-technology
Experts are to gather in London tomorrow (13 September) to examine the challenges posed by new technologies to submarine based defence systems...
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Leicester geneticist awarded prestigious Fellowship
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/leicester-geneticist-awarded-prestigious-fellowship
Dr Turi King (pictured), Reader in Genetics and Archaeology at the University has been awarded a prestigious British Science Association (BSA)...
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Historians explore Teaching the Russian Revolution in workshop at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/historians-explore-teaching-the-russian-revolution-in-workshop-at-leicester
Researchers and teachers of Russian revolutionary history from universities across the East Midlands and beyond gathered in Leicester on 6...
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Leicester graduate to enter House of Lords
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/leicester-graduate-to-enter-house-of-lords
A graduate of our University has been awarded a peerage, elevating him to membership of the House of Lords.
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Expert opinions cover border controls Helen of Troy and Jupiters auroras
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/expert-opinions-cover-border-controls-helen-of-troy-and-jupiters-auroras
Professor Bernard Ryan from the School of Law has written an article for The Conversation discussing the admission of migrants from the Calais...
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Website showcases migraine artwork digitally for first time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/new-website-showcases-migraine-artwork-digitally-for-the-first-time
One in seven people in the UK is affected by migraines, making this neurological condition one of the most common health disorders affecting the...
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Dig to explore story of Castle Hill
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/dig-to-explore-story-of-castle-hill
An ancient monument at the heart of Leicester’s Castle Hill Country Park is due to be investigated later this month as part of a community...
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Destruction of Old St Pauls Cathedral highlights Great Fire of Londons devastating impact
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/destruction-of-old-st-paul2019s-cathedral-highlights-great-fire-of-londons-devastating-impact
In 1666 the Great Fire of London burned its way through the city, displacing thousands of residents and destroying many buildings - including Old...
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15th century Bible used during reinterment of Richard III highlights Leicesters rich heritage
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/15th-century-bible-used-during-reinterment-of-richard-iii-highlights-leicester2019s-rich-heritage
The 15th century Bible used during the reinterment of Richard III is one of a number of significant historical treasures at our University being...
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University students work with injured soldiers in unique archaeological project
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/university-students-work-with-injured-soldiers-in-unique-archaeological-project
A unique collaboration between archaeologists and injured Service personnel sees them pitted in a race against time to discover the secrets of an...