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Science Minister praises Leicesters leading position in space science and pledges to visit University
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/science-minister-praises-leicesters-leading-position-in-space-science-and-pledges-to-visit-university
The Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, Sam Gyimah, has spoken of ‘Leicester’s leading position in space research and science research’ and pledged to visit the University during a debate on Space Policy in the House of Commons.
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Improving diagnosis of the causes of heart failure
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/august/improving-diagnosis-of-the-causes-of-heart-failure
A new study that could prevent missed or wrongful diagnosis of the underlying cause of heart failure has been funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
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Local meeting of the minds leads to creative triumph
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/local-meeting-of-the-minds-leads-to-creative-triumph
Following the successful Journeys in Translation event hosted by the University's Centre for Translation and Interpreting Studies (LeCTIS) last year, a group of translating students at our University have worked closely with local poet Pam Thompson to provide their...
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New archaeological excavations to start at Bradgate Park
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/new-archaeological-excavations-to-start-at-bradgate-park
Leicester archaeologists will be returning to Bradgate Park from the end of May until the beginning of July with their fourth season of excavations.
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Student shares life-changing conversation with Prince Harry
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/student-shares-life-changing-conversation-with-prince-harry
In a recent interview with the CBC, English student Mercy has explained how Prince Harry played a role in her journey to self-acceptance as a young person living with the HIV virus.
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Shedding new light on drinking and eating habits in the Roman world
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/research-network-explores-innovative-ways-to-shed-new-light-on-drinking-and-eating-habits-in-the-roman-world
The landmark 50th issue of the journal Internet Archaeology highlights the pioneering research conducted by a network of academics, professional archaeologists and museum curators, led by the Universities of Leicester and Exeter, who are investigating new ways of analysing...
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Launch of the national disability arts collection and archive
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/launch-of-the-national-disability-arts-collection-and-archive
The National Disability Arts Collection and Archive (NDACA), a £1-million digital archive chronicling the history of disability arts in the UK, launches to the public today.
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Blood signature could improve early TB diagnosis
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/blood-signature-could-improve-early-tb-diagnosis
A gene signature in the bloodstream could reveal whether someone is going to develop active tuberculosis (TB) disease months before symptoms begin, research has shown.
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Gender equality in sports governance boards to be explored by Leicester researcher
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/gender-equality-in-sports-governance-boards-to-be-explored-by-leicester-researcher
A researcher from our University will be examining gender equality in corporate governance of sport organisations as part of a funded European Commission Erasmus + project with five European countries.
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Quotes from people involved
https://le.ac.uk/research/institutes/environmental-futures/areas/join-the-fight/quotes-from-people-involved
Quote from an Advisor “The Ambassador Programme is unique and well-positioned to educate and equip the high-risk population living in one of the high-burden regions of Odisha.