Search
-
Medieval skeletons discovered at Leicester Castle
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/medieval-skeletons-discovered-at-leicester-castle
A team of Leicester archaeologists has uncovered medieval human remains at Leicester Castle. The skeletons, discovered by builders while laying new electrical cables, have yet to be radiocarbon dated or identified but it is thought they may be six or seven centuries old.
-
Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 11 19 August
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-11-19-august
Jack Newsinger from the Department of Media and Communication has written an article for The Conversation about labour leader candidate Jeremy Corbyn's art policy.
-
Leicester donates 19 medical microscopes to Ugandan hospitals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/leicester-donates-nineteen-microscopes-to-ugandan-hospitals
Professor Nick London, Head of the Department of Medical and Social Care Education, has authorised the donation of 19, Leitz, light microscopes to Ugandan hospitals.
-
Leicester study to improve crop plants
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/leicester-study-to-improve-crop-plants
Dr James Higgins (pictured) from the Department of Genetics has been awarded a New Investigator grant (£450,000) from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to investigate meiotic adaptation to whole genome duplication.
-
Blown away One Show feature on the marvels of scientific glassblowing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/blown-away-one-show-feature-on-the-marvels-of-scientific-glassblowing
Tucked away in our Department of Chemistry is a workshop where Gayle Price, the University’s Scientific Glassblower, spends her time creating specialised glassware and apparatus for research and teaching purposes.
-
Conference to explore the lasting scars of conflict
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/conference-to-explore-the-lasting-scars-of-conflict
Military welfare during the British Civil Wars and how the lasting scars of these conflicts influenced the nation for generations to come will be explored at a conference between 7-8 August at Newark Museum, Nottinghamshire, organised by the Centre for English Local History.
-
Students Union to bust stress with petting zoo laser tag and crazy golf on campus
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/students2019-union-to-bust-stress-with-petting-zoo-laser-tag-and-crazy-golf
Laser tag, crazy golf and adorable animals are just three ways the Students’ Union is helping students tackle exam stress this summer as part of our University’s commitment to offering support for those dealing with the challenges of stress and mental health.
-
Students to perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/students-to-perform-at-edinburgh-festival-fringe
Vatican murder mystery comedy Cardinal Sin, which has been produced by five Leicester students, will be finding its way to the stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe between 17 and 23 August.
-
Taking to new heights to help beat cancer
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/taking-to-new-heights-to-help-beat-cancer
A Leicester man is taking fundraising to new heights – 15,000ft, to be precise. on Saturday 8 August 2015 at Hibaldstow Airfield in Lincolnshire.
-
Life-saving equipment made publicly available
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/life-saving-equipment-made-publicly-available
Our University has installed its first community public access defibrillators (cpads) which are available for use by staff, students and members of the public in an emergency.