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Project sheds new light on thousands of years of Charnwood Forests history
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/project-sheds-new-light-on-thousands-of-years-of-charnwood-forests-history
Leicestershire Victoria County History (VCH) Trust and our University are staging a free and fun heritage festival for the whole family at the picturesque Beaumanor Hall in Woodhouse, Leicestershire on Sunday 21 May to celebrate the history of Charnwood Forest.
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Industry and academia partners to join European research initiative to fight Alzheimers dementia
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/january/industry-and-academia-partners-to-join-european-research-initiative-to-fight-alzheimers-dementia
An alliance of academia and industry, including the University of Leicester, has announced the start of a novel collaboration, the European Prevention of Alzheimer’s dementia (EPAD) Initiative, to test innovative treatments for the prevention of Alzheimer’s dementia.
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25 years ago Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys solved the mystery of what happened to notorious Nazi war criminal
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/25-years-ago-professor-sir-alec-jeffreys-solved-the-mystery-of-what-happened-to-notorious-nazi-war-criminal
25 years ago yesterday (18 November, 1990), the Leicester Mercury ran an article about genetic fingerprinting pioneer Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, covering his sensational breakthrough to help identify the Auschwitz 'Angel of Death'.
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Research team investigates why cardiac surgery can lead to fatal organ damage
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/research-team-investigates-why-cardiac-surgery-can-lead-to-fatal-organ-damage
The Cardiac Surgery Research team is drawing on support from patients and members of the public to investigate why cardiac surgery can often result in serious or fatal damage to other organs in the body.
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Former Universities Minister David Willetts to give public lecture
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/former-universities-minister-david-willetts-to-give-public-lecture
This Thursday (11 June), we are giving you the chance to hear the man who has shaped higher education policy for the past four years talk about the future of UK science and innovation. The Rt Hon.
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Muslim integration and refugee experiences to be discussed by leading historians
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/muslim-integration-and-refugee-experiences-to-be-discussed-by-leading-historians
The experiences of refugees and migrants in twentieth century Britain and Europe, and the challenges still faced by governments and individuals today, will be the focus of a number of free public lectures by leading historians of twentieth century history taking place as...
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Research teams nominated for East Midlands awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-teams-nominated-for-east-midlands-awards
A leading cardiologist, the recruitment drive behind a physical activity study on teenage girls and a “pioneer” in helping the public understand research are among the Leicester-based nominations at an awards ceremony.
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Benefits of archaeology to communities unearthed at events on campus and Bradgate Park
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/benefits-of-archaeology-to-communities-unearthed-at-events-on-campus-and-bradgate-park
The importance of archaeology and how it can benefit society and communities will be explored at a number of events hosted by the University.
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University of Leicester academics speak out following Hillsborough inquests verdicts
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/university-of-leicester-academics-speak-out-following-hillsborough-inquests2019-verdicts
Two University academics have spoken out following the announcement of the verdicts from the Hillsborough disaster inquests.
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RAS lists Leicester professor as one to watch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/royal-astronomical-society-lists-leicester-professor-as-one-to-watch
Professor Emma Bunce (pictured) from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has been listed as one of 21 female fellows to watch in the 21st century by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS).