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Leicester academic discusses the Brexit white paper
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-academic-discusses-the-brexit-white-paper
Professor Katja Ziegler, from the University's School of Law, has discussed the white paper which sets out the government's plan for Brexit.
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University seeks to drive biomedical innovation at first UK life sciences opportunities zone
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/university-seeks-to-drive-biomedical-innovation-at-first-uk-life-sciences-opportunities-zone
Together with the site owners, Charnwood Campus, and the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership, the University of Leicester is seeking to establish a new Innovation Centre at the UK’s first ever Life Sciences Opportunity Zone in Charnwood, near Loughborough to...
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Researchers to present evidence to Joint Committee on Human Rights Inquiry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/researchers-to-present-evidence-to-joint-committee-on-human-rights-inquiry
Experts from our School of Business will deliver evidence to a Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry exploring the progress British business has made in carrying out its responsibility to respect human rights.
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Leicester geneticists to present at Who Do You Think You Are Live
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/leicester-geneticists-to-present-at-who-do-you-think-you-are-live
Geneticists from the University of Leicester will discuss the discovery of Richard III and genealogical research in presentations at Who Do You Think You Are? Live at the NEC Birmingham on Thursday 6 April and Friday 7 April.
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Leicester academic honoured by the Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/leicester-academic-honoured-by-the-society-for-the-history-of-alchemy-and-chemistry
A former Leicester academic will be celebrated at the anniversary meeting of the Society of the History of Alchemy and Chemistry (SHAC) on 20 May.
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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre opens in Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/may/nihr-biomedical-research-centre-opens-in-leicester
Pioneering research into medical advancements in Leicester will continue for the next five years, thanks to an £11.6 million grant.
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Honorary Professor appointed Editor in Chief at international scientific journal
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/february/clinical-radiology
Honorary Professor and Consultant Radiologist at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Professor Arumugam Rajesh, has been appointed as the new Editor in Chief of international scientific monthly journal, Clinical Radiology.
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How Grime music provides opportunities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/how-grime-music-provides-opportunities-for-young-people-from-disadvantaged-backgrounds
The rising popularity of Grime music and how it provides opportunities for young people from less advantaged backgrounds and promotes diversity has been explored in a paper showcased by the our University.
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Language of Kurds analysed at University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/language-of-kurds-analysed-at-university-of-leicester
The language of the Kurds has come under scrutiny at an event at the University of Leicester. The Kurdistan International Studies Unit (KISU) organised the first of its events of the year as part of the Public Lecture Series on the Kurds and the Middle East.
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New film on forced marriages and people with learning disabilities
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/new-film-on-forced-marriages-and-people-with-learning-disabilities
A documentary about what forced marriage means for adults with learning disabilities has been made involving expertise from Leicester.