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• Leicester records a good set of results in Guardian subject tables

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/september/guardian-tables

  Several subjects at the University of Leicester recorded good results in the Guardian University Guide 2023 rankings.

• Leicester scientist lends expertise to new Jack the Ripper book

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/leicester-scientist-lends-expertise-to-new-jack-the-ripper-book

  Bestselling crime writer Patricia Cornwell is due to release Ripper: The Secret Life of Walter Sickert on 28 February, a comprehensive and intriguing exposé of one of the world’s most chilling cases of serial murder—and the police force that failed to solve it.

• Genetic switch discovery could help to prevent symptoms of Parkinsons disease

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/genetic-switch-discovery-could-help-to-prevent-symptoms-of-parkinsons-disease

  A genetic ‘switch’ has been discovered by MRC researchers at our University which could help to prevent or delay the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

• Art and science seen in a new light at evening lecture

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/art-and-science-seen-in-a-new-light-at-evening-lecture

  A former artist in residence is returning to the campus this week to present a talk ‘The Library of Light’ as part of a lecture series celebrating the International Year of Light 2015.

• Historian reveals Benedict Cumberbatch and Richard III are cousins

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/historian-reveals-benedict-cumberbatch-and-richard-iii-are-cousins

  Leading historian and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Kevin Schürer, whose genealogy research helped to confirm the identity of King Richard III, has now discovered a link between Oscar-nominated actor Benedict Cumberbatch and the King.

• Law alumnus appointed to Government role

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/law-alumnus-appointed-to-government-role

  A Leicester Law alumnus has been appointed as a Government foreign minister. Dr Addirdeiry Ahmed, who was awarded his PhD in Law by the University of Leicester in 2013, has recently been appointed Foreign Minister of Sudan.

• PhD student challenging the scientist stereotype at Soapbox Science event

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/phd-student-challenging-the-scientist-stereotype-at-soapbox-science-event

  A Leicester PhD student will be speaking about her involvement in Leicester’s Juno group at an outreach event aimed at increasing the visibility of women in science.

• About the Project

  https://le.ac.uk/crime-representation-anglophone-caribbean/about-the-project

  The project addresses the complex problem of crime in Anglophone Caribbean societies from various disciplinary perspectives. Its aim is to develop our understanding of the historical, cultural, political and socioeconomic contexts of crime in the region.

• Freemen's multi-storey car park

  https://le.ac.uk/engagement/community/residents/car-park

  Our Freemen’s Common Multi-Storey Car Park (MSCP) is also open to the general public throughout the year.

• Smallpox in Leicester

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2015/05/05/smallpox-in-leicester/

  Posted by Margaret Maclean in Library Special Collections on May 5, 2015 ‘The Wyvern Smiles’ from ‘The Wyvern’, (Leicester, 20 November 1891).