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Leicester researcher organises international workshop on Risk Crisis Disaster and Development Management
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/leicester-researcher-organises-international-workshop-on-risk-crisis-disaster-and-development-management
Funded by Kansai University’s ‘Improvement in Research & Education Fund’, Dr Nibedita Ray-Bennett from our School of Business, in collaboration with Dr Hideyuki Shiroshita from Kansai University, organised a one-day international research workshop...
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Book on British spy fiction receives prestigious award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/book-on-british-spy-fiction-receives-prestigious-award
Dr Alan Burton, Honorary Visiting Fellow in History of Art and Film from our School of Arts, has recently been awarded an Outstanding Reference Source Award by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) for his recent publication on British spy fiction.
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Expert opinions cover Juno Jupiter the Kurdish Referendum and hacking
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/expert-opinions-cover-juno-jupiter-the-kurdish-referendum-and-hacking
Dr Leigh Fletcher from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has written an article discussing some of the latest developments from the Juno mission.
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Colombias worldleading approach to higher education and research affords opportunities for UK academics
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/colombias-world-leading-approach-to-higher-education-and-research-affords-opportunities-for-uk-academics
Professor Paul van Gardingen (pictured), Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for International and Development Research at our University, was part of a delegation of academics working at institutions across the UK recently sent to Colombia to build research links in the Latin...
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UK bee populations thrive at Botanic Garden
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/uk-bee-populations-thrive-at-botanic-garden
While the Midlands has seen a general decline in bumblebee species numbers over the last few decades – mostly due to the loss of habitat – bee populations in our Botanic Garden are thriving.
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Leicester expert discusses recent tensions between the US and North Korea
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/leicester-expert-discusses-recent-tensions-between-the-us-and-north-korea
Dr Andrew Futter from the School of History, Politics and International Relations has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing recent tensions between the United States and North Korea and the possible ramifications of cyber attacks.
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Showcase of Leicester research and innovation to go on tour
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/showcase-of-leicester-research-and-innovation-to-go-on-tour
An exhibition of the current work of our research community will be going on display at locations around Leicester from April, highlighting some of the key research innovations currently taking place from across our academic departments.
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Easter eggs hot cross buns and the microorganisms that help create them
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/april/easter-eggs-hot-cross-buns-and-the-microorganisms-that-help-create-them
With supermarket shelves filled with chocolate at this time of year, little thought goes into how the humble cocoa bean eventually becomes the popular Easter egg.
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Recognition
https://le.ac.uk/the-technician-commitment/plan/recognition
6-12 months Support for Technical staff to achievetheir professional registration Continue to promote reward andrecognition scheme widely in theUniversity via workshops andcommunication events. Commitment to funding of around £10K per year.
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Professor Surinder Birring
https://le.ac.uk/respiratory-sciences/alumni/surinder-birring
Find out more about Professor Surinder Birring, alumnus of the University of Leicester Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation.