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Screening of Type 2 diabetes needs reviewing research suggests
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/screening-of-type-2-diabetes-needs-reviewing-researchers-suggest
The process for screening for Type 2 diabetes or those at high risk of the condition needs “careful re-evaluation”, according to the first study on the effectiveness of testing methods which has been led by the Diabetes Research Centre.
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Academic dances the night away in new film starring Kate Winslet and Alan Rickman
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/academic-dances-the-night-away-in-new-film-starring-kate-winslet-and-alan-rickman
Dr Heidi Ashton from the School of Management is starring in a new blockbuster film, A Little Chaos, released in UK cinemas on Friday 17 April.
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Department of Geology to host Palaeontology conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/department-of-geology-to-host-palaeontology-conference
The University's Department of Geology Palaeobiology Research Group has announced it will host the early career researchers’ conference Progressive Palaeontology 2017 Progressive Palaeontology, known as ProgPal, is a vibrant annual conference organised by and for early...
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Leading historians to showcase cutting-edge research into anti-Semitic terror in Nazi Germany
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/leading-historians-to-showcase-cutting-edge-research-into-anti-semitic-terror-in-nazi-germany
Leading historians will be discussing their cutting-edge research into anti-Semitic terror in Nazi Germany at a free public lecture on Tuesday 25 October.
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Historic England to view work on preserving iconic Engineering Building
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/historic-england-to-view-work-on-preserving-iconic-engineering-building
Painstaking work to replace the iconic roof of our historic Engineering Building is to be examined by heritage experts this week.
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Leicestershires unusual historical habits revealed
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/leicestershire2019s-unusual-historical-habits-revealed
From fattening pigs to enjoying a nice slice of crow pie, unusual historical habits in villages throughout Leicestershire have been revealed by our East Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA).
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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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Leicester sponsors Special Recognition award at the British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards 2016
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/leicester-sponsors-2018special-recognition2019-award-at-the-british-ethnic-diversity-sports-awards-2016
Our University has sponsored an award that recognises the role that ex-professional footballer Paul Elliott has played in improving diversity and equality in the sport.
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Four nominations for Attenborough Arts in building awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/four-nominations-for-attenborough-arts-in-building-awards
The plaudits continue to come in for the Attenborough Arts Centre’s new gallery wing as the East Midlands Local Authority Building Control has shortlisted it for four Building Excellence Awards 2016.
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Colonial Countryside project featured on A Place in the Country
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/may/03-country-houses
Children gathered around Beckford table Children gathered around Beckford table|ITV programme explores research into connections between English country houses, Africa, the Caribbean and East India Company.