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• Leicester astronomers observe star reborn in a flash

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/september/leicester-astronomers-observe-star-reborn-in-a-flash

  An international team of astronomers using Hubble and led by our University has been able to study stellar evolution in real time. Over a period of 30 years dramatic increases in the temperature of the star SAO 244567 have been observed.

• Changing the world, one story at a time. Humanitarian Society scoops two awards for groundbreaking journalism

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/march/humanitarian-society

  A newsletter produced by University of Leicester's Humanitarian Society has been recognised by the Student Publication Association.

• jcromby

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/author/jjc31/

  I am interested in how experience arises when bodies and social influences come together: this, it seems to me, is the very stuff of psychology.

• Sensory Reading: New Approaches to Teaching and Learning GCSE English Literature

  https://le.ac.uk/research/projects/sensory-reading

  Led by Professor Phil Shaw and Dr Scott Freer in the Department of English, ‘Sensory Reading’ aims to develop outreach opportunities arising from Phil Shaw’s AHRC Leadership Fellow project, Wordsworth 2020.

• Space data tracks record-breaking UK heatwave

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/nceo-hottest-day

  Earth Observation (EO) experts based at the University of Leicester have laid bare the UK’s record-breaking heatwave with data captured from space.

• 19th century cake and icing recipes highlight historical approaches to baking

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/19th-century-cake-and-icing-recipes-highlight-historical-approaches-to-baking

  An historical recipe for a 19th century version of Great British Bake Off classic Shrowsbury Cake has been made available by the University's Special Collections.

• (In)visible Convict Heritage on Rottnest Island

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/carchipelago/2015/03/16/rottnest-convict-heritage/

  Blog on heritage of convict aboriginal history on Rottnest Island also known as Wadjemup, West Australia

• Documentary and discussion panel on women film directors

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/18-half-the-picture

  A film screening and panel discussion at Phoenix on 26 November will explore the continuing under-representation of women among film directors.

• Honorary graduates January 2018 Maggie Philbin

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/honorary-graduates-january-2018-maggie-philbin

  Maggie Philbin, presenter of the much-loved children’s TV show Multi-Coloured Swap Shop and science and technology programme Tomorrow’s World, received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from our University at our graduation ceremonies on Thursday 25 January.

• Pterosaurs undergo dental examination to reveal clues about diets and lifestyles

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/pterosaur-ecology

  Microscopic analysis of the teeth of pterosaurs has revealed new insights into the diets and behaviours of Earth’s earliest flying reptiles.