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  • A change of scenery mankinds unprecedented transformation of Earth

    Human beings are pushing the planet in an entirely new direction with revolutionary implications for its life, a new study by researchers from the Department of Geology and published in The Anthropocene Review suggests.

  • Increased activity during the summer caused by genes

    The warm temperature on a summer’s day is often a time for relaxing, but researchers from the Department of Genetics have suggested that a ‘thermosensory’ gene could be responsible for changes in behaviour in different climates.

  • Need for change highlighted by public suspicion of management cheerleaders

    Anarchism, feminism and communism are among the political philosophies that could help create a new and fairer world, according to experts from the School of Management who will be convening with more than 400 academics from around the world for a conference between 8-10 July...

  • Leicester scientists to unlock the secrets of the biological clock

    A new study led by the University of Leicester will investigate the how the length of tiny pieces of DNA called telomeres play a part in the biological ageing process.

  • Promising early results from new UK Type 2 diabetes prevention programme

    A programme aimed at preventing the development of Type 2 diabetes in people at high risk of the disease has achieved “promising” early results, a study has found.

  • A eulogy for Richard III

    During the reinterment of Richard III ceremony on Thursday 26 March Professor Gordon Campbell (pictured) from the School of English gave a heartfelt eulogy for the last Plantagenet king.

  • Trauma patient deaths peak at two weeks

    A new study by University of Leicester academics has shown that lower severity trauma patients could be more likely to die after two to three weeks.

  • Dig to explore story of Castle Hill

    An ancient monument at the heart of Leicester’s Castle Hill Country Park is due to be investigated later this month as part of a community archaeological project.

  • Event explores digital opportunities for crisis work and international development

    The role of communications and technology in crises worldwide are to be discussed at an event that launches a new international network of researchers.

  • Attenborough Arts contributes to Leicester Art Week

    Attenborough Arts, the University's arts centre, is hosting a selection of free public events marking Leicester Art Week.

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