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University scientists involved in major international plant reproduction study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/university-scientists-involved-in-major-international-plant-reproduction-study
Leicester is part of a major new study on the evolution of sexual reproduction in plants which has received 2.6 million euros in funding.
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Need for change highlighted by public suspicion of management cheerleaders
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/need-for-change-highlighted-by-public-suspicion-of-2018management-cheerleaders2019
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...
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Could Pegasus really fly
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/could-pegasus-really-fly
In Greek mythology, the winged horse Pegasus was ridden by the hero Bellerophon to defeat the fearsome Chimera, a beast often depicted as being part goat, part lion and part snake.
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University figures feature in Most Influential People in Leicestershire list
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/university-figures-feature-in-most-influential-people-in-leicestershire-list
The Leicester Mercury has recently published its Most Influential People in Leicestershire 2016 brochure, which features staff, alumni, honorary graduates and others associated with the University of Leicester.
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Universitys Attenborough Arts Centre to host plant and pollination themed art exhibitions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/university2019s-attenborough-arts-centre-to-host-plant-and-pollination-themed-art-exhibitions
Our Attenborough Arts Centre will host two new contemporary art exhibitions in its brand new gallery spaces this summer, from 23 July – Sunday 25 September. ‘Plant Culture, selected from the Arts Council Collection’ and ‘Every Last Mouthful’ by artists Chatwin: Martin.
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Molecules in processed foods could unlock key to healthier diets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/molecules-in-processed-foods-could-unlock-key-to-healthier-diets
Our favourite foods could be made healthier thanks to a new technique developed by researchers from the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences which has identified harmful bacterial molecules in certain processed foods such as burgers and ready meals.
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Research shows national parliaments in the UK and the Netherlands host highest number of MPs of immigrant origin
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/research-shows-national-parliaments-in-the-uk-and-the-netherlands-host-highest-number-of-mps-of-immigrant-origin
Key research findings about the political representation of citizens of immigrant origin (IO) in European national parliaments have been announced at an event in central London on Monday 15 February.
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Researchers identify simple methods to prevent heart attacks and stroke
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/researchers-identify-simple-methods-to-prevent-heart-attacks-and-stroke
Simple pharmacological solutions to prevent heart attacks and stroke worldwide have been proven effective by an international team involving Leicester researchers.
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May Day early 19th century traditions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/may-day-early-19th-century-traditions
This article, written by Sarah Wood, was originally written for the Special Collections blog here Whilst many associate traditional celebrations of May Day with may poles and morris dancers, the University's Special Collections archive has been...
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Richard IIIs remarkable story brought to Leicester with detailed exhibition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/march/richard-iiis-remarkable-story-brought-to-leicester-with-detailed-exhibition
Highcross will host a beguiling exhibition of history, science and a rediscovered king as it pays tribute to the Leicester team which found Richard III.