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A first for Leicester for environmental impact
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/november/a-first-for-leicester-for-environmental-impact
Leicester has increased its position in a league table of UK universities’ environmental and ethical performance, for the first time achieving a ‘First Class’ rating.
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Research suggests ethnicity could impact health of kidney transplant patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/ethnicity-could-impact-health-of-kidney-transplant-patients
People’s ethnicity impacts their physical activity following a kidney transplant, according to research carried out by a Leicester team.
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Expert opinions cover childbirth and the media Junos goals and Theresa May
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/expert-opinions-cover-childbirth-and-the-media-junos-goals-and-theresa-may
Dr Ranjana Das from the Department of Media and Communication has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing why we need to look at childbirth and the media, and the 'Birth Stories' project she is involved in.
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Expert comment Terror attack in France
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/expert-comment-terror-attack-in-france
Dr Simon Bennett (pictured) from the University of Leicester Civil Safety and Security Unit has commented on the recent terror attack in Nice, France. He said: “In recent months there have been several attacks against aviation interests, including airports.
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Celebrated author to present reasoned outlook at lecture
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/celebrated-author-to-present-reasoned-outlook-at-lecture
Celebrated author and philosopher AC Grayling is to discuss the role of rationality and reason in the formation of our views and opinions during a public lecture in Seminar Room 324 of the Ken Edwards Building on Thursday 25 February starting from 6:00pm.
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Research suggests exercise counteracts sitting time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-suggests-exercise-counteracts-sitting-time
Office workers can stave off health problems associated with sitting down all day by regularly exercising, a new study from the Leicester Diabetes Centre has found.
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Events to mark 50th anniversary of Evelyn Waughs death
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/events-to-mark-50th-anniversary-of-evelyn-waugh2019s-death
Book lovers and film aficionados are invited to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of novelist Evelyn Waugh by attending a series of events during January and beyond, organised by The Complete Works of Evelyn Waugh project .
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LGBTQ Heritage in 2017
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/december/lgbtq-heritage-in-2017
Our University is working with the National Trust in 2017 as part of the nation’s commemoration to mark 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality. LGBTQ heritage has an important place in the history of the conservation charity and the places in its care.
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Leicester recognises outstanding contributions to its medical research and education
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/leicester-recognises-outstanding-contributions-to-its-medical-research-and-education
Two individuals who have distinguished themselves by a lifelong dedication to the work of our University are to be honoured today (26 May).
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Unruly bodies and minds in the medical museum
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/unruly-bodies-and-minds-in-the-medical-museum
Our Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) in the School of Museum Studies is leading on Exceptional and Extraordinary, a collaborative project with experts in medical history, disability and museums including Tony Heaton, SHAPE and Katherine Ott, National...