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Type 2 diabetes people let down over delayed treatment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/type-2-diabetes-people-2018let-down2019-over-delayed-treatment
People with Type 2 diabetes are being ‘let down’ because they are being forced to wait for further treatment when needed, according to new research. Research has shown the average waiting time for increased treatment from the start of insulin is 3.
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College performance of Shakespeares Richard III incorporates discovery of the Kings remains
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/college-performance-of-shakespeares-richard-iii-incorporates-discovery-kings-remains
A contemporary take on Shakespeare's Richard III which includes scenes depicting University archaeologists is to be performed today (Friday 11 March).
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Leicester could be a champion of globalisation thanks to Premier League success
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/leicester-could-be-a-2018champion-of-globalisation2019-thanks-to-premier-league-success
With an historic Premier League trophy to its name, Leicester now has a unique branding strategy that is the envy of cities around the world.
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Cancer scientists take part in Tough Mudder
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/cancer-scientists-take-part-in-tough-mudder
A team of scientists is all set to get down and dirty this weekend – all in the aid of charity. Scientists based at the Cancer Research UK Leicester Centre, who are working on early detection of different cancers, will take part in their first Tough Mudder on 14 May.
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Sweet success for College Court Wilson Vale chef
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/sweet-success-for-college-court-wilson-vale-chef
College Court & Wilson Vale junior sous chef, Jason Turton has taken first place for his dessert in the Conference Centre of Excellence’s Chefs’ Challenge 2015 at Cambridge Regional College on Saturday 24 October.
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Project to help reduce unsafe abortion death rates in disaster zones
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/project-to-help-reduce-unsafe-abortion-death-rates-in-disaster-zones
New research led by Dr Nibedita S Ray-Bennett from the School of Management will look into the sexual and reproductive health issues in disaster-prone areas during times of humanitarian crisis.
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University stamp features on postbox to mark the 50th anniversary of Royal Mail Special Stamps
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/leicester-stamp-to-feature-on-postbox-in-leicester-to-mark-the-50th-anniversary-of-royal-mail-special-stamps
The stamp of the University of Leicester issued in 1971 was unveiled today by President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle on a post box in Leicester to mark the 50th anniversary of Royal Mail’s much-loved modern Special Stamps programme.
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The history of Leicesters printing press
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/the-history-of-leicesters-printing-press
In a feature entitled 'Printing in Leicester', Dr John Hinks from the Centre for Urban History has discussed the ups and downs of Leicester's printing press throughout history.
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Study finds wage and employment freezes impact on morale
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/study-finds-wage-and-employment-freezes-impact-on-morale
Wage and employment freezes and other actions taken to combat recessions may compromise the positive effect that employee empowerment may have on staff morale and in turn performance.
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2015 was best ever year for tourism in Leicestershire
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/2015-best-ever-year-for-tourism-for-leicestershire
Leicester City's Premier League success and the ongoing 'Richard III effect' made 2015 the best year ever for tourism in Leicestershire. According to figures from Leicester Shire Promotions, visitors to the county injected nearly £1.