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Expert opinions cover Syria Pokmon Go The GBBO wildfires and religious symbols
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/expert-opinions-cover-syria-pokemon-go-the-gbbo-wildfires-and-religious-symbols
PhD student Seyda Eruyar from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing her journey to study at Leicester and the opportunities provided by our University.
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Alternative beer label artwork by Leicester researchers featured in new exhibition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/alternative-beer-label-artwork-by-leicester-researchers-featured-in-new-exhibition
Artwork by Leicester researchers is to be featured in a new exhibition exploring gender relations in night life drinking spaces.
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Professor Kamlesh Khunti ranked as one of UKs most influential GPs
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/professor-kamlesh-khunti-ranked-as-one-of-uks-most-influential-gps
Professor Kamlesh Khunti (pictured), professor of primary care diabetes and vascular medicine, has been ranked as one of the most influential GPs in the UK by Pulse's Power 50 list.
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Gallery extension at Attenborough Arts Centre in the running for national award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/gallery-extension-at-attenborough-arts-centre-in-the-running-for-national-award
The new gallery at our Attenborough Arts Centre, opened in January by Sir David Attenborough, is in the running for Best Inclusive Building at the national Local Authority Building Control Awards 2016 Grand Finals, alongside projects that include the Olympic Stadium in...
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University in new agreement with Japanese University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/university-in-new-agreement-with-japanese-university
The University of Leicester has forged a new partnership with the Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT), paving the way for the two institutions to work more closely together.
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SCAD research study featured in national press
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/scad-research-study-featured-in-national-press
The Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) study featured in the national press today, including coverage on ITV News. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is rare, yet devastating condition, which predominantly affects young, healthy women.
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Wildfire map reveals European countries most at risk of catastrophic fire damage
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/wildfire-map-reveals-european-countries-most-at-risk-of-catastrophic-fire-damage
Cities and tourist areas such as Catalonia, Madrid and Valencia are among those most at risk of catastrophic damage from wildfires in Europe, according to research led by the University's Centre for Landscape and Climate Research.
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English Language Teaching Unit establishes link with Kettering Hospital
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/english-language-teaching-unit-establishes-link-with-kettering-hospital
On April 15th, the English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) started a 12-week programme delivering English for Nurses classes to international nurses working at Kettering General Hospital.
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Academic develops method for synthesising more reliable drug alternative to antibodies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/academic-develops-method-for-synthesising-2018more-reliable2019-drug-alternative-to-antibodies
Professor Sergey Piletsky (pictured) from the Department of Chemistry has been instrumental in creating a new method to develop an alternative to traditional antibodies that is more reliable and can be made quicker.
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Study suggests athletes and military at risk of heat stroke could benefit from leaky gut therapy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/study-suggests-athletes-and-military-at-risk-of-heat-stroke-could-benefit-from-2018leaky-gut2019-therapy
The health food product zinc carnosine may have value for athletes – such as those competing in the Rio Olympics - and prevent heat stroke in military personnel, according to research involving our University.