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Jurassic diet why our knowledge of what ancient pterosaurs ate might be wrong
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/jurassic-diet-why-our-knowledge-of-what-ancient-pterosaurs-ate-might-be-wrong
Whenever we think about extinct animals we often imagine them eating their favourite meals, whether it be plants, other animals or a combination of both.
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Senior judge to provide students with leading insights into legal system
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/students-to-gain-unique-insights-into-judiciary-system-from-esteemed-new-president
Students will be given the unique opportunity to gain insights into the modern judiciary system from the Rt Hon Sir Terence Etherton, Master of the Rolls and second most senior judge in the United Kingdom, who has been announced as the new President of the University of...
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Wheelchair Rugby champ to compete in International Tournament
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/wheelchair-rugby-champ-to-compete-in-international-tournament-1
Athlete Nicholas Cummins, who is also a Postgraduate Researcher in our School of History, Politics and International Relations, will be representing team GB at the inaugural King Power Quad Nations.
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Academics contribute to Global Informality Project
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/academics-contribute-to-global-informality-project
Researchers from our School of History, Politics and International Relations have contributed to the Global Informality Project, led by Professor Alena V.
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Celebrating graduation photos videos and more online
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/celebrating-graduation-photos-videos-and-more-online
Congratulations to all of the students who have graduated last week and to the distinguished leaders who received honorary degrees from the University at our degree ceremonies from 11 - 14 July.
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Expert opinions cover Juno museums Cassini Ethiopian dams and the business of bikes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/expert-opinions-cover-juno-museums-cassini-and-the-business-of-bikes
Dr Jonathan Nichols from our Department of Physics and Astronomy has been highlighted in a number of media outlets, including the Daily Mail, the Verge and Wired, discussing stunning auroras on Jupiter discovered as part of NASA's Juno mission, which our University is the...
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Project to explore how survival of British hedgehogs is affected by changing climate
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/project-to-explore-how-survival-of-british-hedgehogs-is-affected-by-changing-climate
Researchers from our University will be exploring how the UK’s changing climate could be affecting the survival of British hedgehogs as part of a new project to protect endangered animal species.
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Leicester leads study pointing to postcode lottery in aneurysm care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/leicester-leads-study-pointing-to-postcode-lottery-in-aneurysm-care
A postcode lottery in access to treatment means people suffering from thoracic aortic diseases are up to four times more likely to receive treatment in some parts of the UK compared to others, according to new research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and led by...
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Salon event to explore creativity activism and social change at The Exchange Bar
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/salon-event-to-explore-creativity-activism-and-social-change-at-the-exchange-bar
The role of creativity and creative production in enacting social change will be explored at a public salon event at The Exchange Bar in Leicester’s Cultural Quarter.
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Success for student entrepreneur in national space challenge competition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/success-for-student-entrepreneur-in-national-space-challenge-competition
A Leicester student is among only nine young space entrepreneurs to have won a share of £50K for innovative ideas on how to use satellite data to improve life on Earth.