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Leicester astronomers observe star reborn in a flash
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/leicester-astronomers-observe-star-reborn-in-a-flash
An international team of astronomers using Hubble and led by our University has been able to study stellar evolution in real time. Over a period of 30 years dramatic increases in the temperature of the star SAO 244567 have been observed.
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Visiting Professor awarded the prestigious Presidents Medal from the British Academy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/visiting-professor-awarded-the-prestigious-presidents-medal-from-the-british-academy
A Visiting Professor at our University has been honoured with one of the highest awards for humanities and social sciences.
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Study shows rise in avoidable diabetes hospital visits
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/study-shows-rise-in-avoidable-diabetes-hospital-visits
Hospital admissions for a short-term and avoidable complication of diabetes have risen by 39 per cent in the last ten years, a new analysis has concluded.
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Leicester academic to appear on BBC Radio 4 to discuss celebrated American author J D Salinger
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/university-of-leicester-academic-to-appear-on-bbc-radio-4-to-discuss-celebrated-american-author-j-d-salinger
A University of Leicester lecturer in American Literature will be exploring the English influences on J. D. Salinger's work on BBC Radio 4 later this month. Dr Sarah Graham, of the School of English, will feature in 'J. D.
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Exceeding expectations Leicester shortlisted for more awards for Richard III discovery research and reinterment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/exceeding-expectations-leicester-shortlisted-for-more-awards-for-richard-iii-discovery-research-and-reinterment
Today is the anniversary of the announcement by the University of Leicester that it had discovered the mortal remains of Richard III – described by The Guardian as The most extraordinary press conference ever held at any UK university.
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Increase in chronic conditions in older people identified in study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/increase-in-chronic-conditions-in-older-people-identified-in-study
The number of older people in England living with more than one chronic condition could have risen by ten per cent in the last decade putting increasing pressure on the NHS, new research has suggested.
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A concert inspired by the songs of endangered birds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/a-concert-inspired-by-the-songs-of-endangered-birds
The Attenborough Arts Centre has commissioned a new concert ‘The Red Species List’, to respond to the current exhibition by internationally acclaimed artists Lucy + Jorge Orta, whose artwork questions the social and ecological sustainability of our planet.
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Leicester wins CASE Circle of Excellence silver award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/leicester-wins-case-circle-of-excellence-silver-award
The University has won a CASE Circle of Excellence silver award for its 'We are HeForShe' video which pledges its commitment to the U.N. Women's solidarity movement for gender equality.
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Delayed publication of government-commissioned research inquiry unearths chaotic records and weak rules
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/delayed-publication-of-government-commissioned-research-inquiry-unearths-chaotic-records-and-weak-rules
A senior member of our University has welcomed a new report relating to government-commissioned research.
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Beehold our hivestar bumble abode
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/bee-hold-our-hive-star-bumble-abode
Ahead of World Environment Day on Sunday 5 June, students at the University are helping to build replicas of insect natural habitats in two new locations in Leicester.