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New theorems could help robots to correct errors on-the-fly and learn from each other
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/new-theorems-could-help-robots-to-correct-errors-on-the-fly-and-learn-from-each-other
Errors in Artificial Intelligence which would normally take a considerable amount of time to resolve could be corrected immediately with the help of new research by Leicester mathematicians.
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Conference to showcase leading developments in gynaecological robotic surgery
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/conference-to-showcase-leading-developments-in-gynaecological-robotic-surgery
The University of Leicester will host the 7th Annual British and Irish Association of Gynaecological Robotic Surgeons conference between 1 - 3 March.
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Artist to retype famous novel on a single sheet of paper
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/march/artist-to-retype-famous-novel-on-a-single-sheet-of-paper
Kingsley Amis’s celebrated novel ‘Lucky Jim’ will be retyped onto a single sheet of paper at the David Wilson Library between 7-14 March by an artist on a mission to retype one hundred classic novels at locations relevant to the authors’ lives.
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Mountain climbing space physicist scales new heights to advance science
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/mountain-climbing-space-physicist-scales-new-heights-to-advance-science
Dr Suzie Imber from the Department of Physics and Astronomy is preparing to embark on a comprehensive study of South America's Andes mountain range in the hope of answering questions about everything from the hardiness of bacteria in extreme environments to climate...
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Gender study reveals how performed personality traits can dictate success in the workplace
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/gender-study-reveals-how-2018performed2019-personality-traits-can-dictate-success-in-the-workplace
A research postgraduate at our University has recently shared the results of her study into gender differences in communication styles and their influence on workplace communication in public relations. Distance learner Amelia Reigstad began her PhD study in 2014.
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BBCs Countryfile comes to University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/bbcs-countryfile-comes-to-university-of-leicester
The BBC’s programme dedicated to rural and agriculture issues, Countryfile, will be making a visit to the University of Leicester this week.
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Scholarship opportunities in Museum Studies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/scholarship-opportunities-in-museum-studies
The School of Museum Studies is once again offering a suite of Scholarships to those who are interested in pursuing a career in the museum and heritage sector.
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Student initiative seeks to improve global animal welfare
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/student-initiative-seeks-to-improve-global-animal-welfare
A student initiative led by the University of Leicester’s Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Chapter is seeking to improve animal welfare on a global scale.
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Fundraising students aim to soothe body mind and soul
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/fundraising-students-aim-to-soothe-body-mind-and-soul
Leicester students will be making the campus run, jump, laugh and sing, all in aid of raising money for good causes.
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Launch of telescope for detecting optical signals from gravitational waves
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/launch-of-telescope-for-detecting-optical-signals-from-gravitational-waves
A state-of-the-art telescope for detecting optical signatures of gravitational waves - built and operated by an international research collaboration, led by the Universities of Warwick and Monash - has been officially launched.