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Secrets of our ancient animal ancestors may be revealed through oldest DNA sequences
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/october/secrets-of-our-ancient-animal-ancestors-may-be-revealed-through-oldest-dna-sequences
700 million year-old DNA sequences from ancient animals have been unearthed by researchers at the Universities of Leicester and Warwick, shedding new light on our earliest animal ancestors and how they influenced modern species - including the sponge.
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Oxford Professor to discuss the role of science in human existence
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/oxford-professor-to-discuss-the-role-of-science-in-human-existence
An Oxford Professor is returning to his alma mater to discuss the great questions of what it means to exist and how science can shed light on the unknown at a free public lecture on Tuesday 17 November.
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Research suggests visual stress could be a symptom of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/november/research-suggests-visual-stress-could-be-a-symptom-of-chronic-fatigue-syndrome
People suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) could experience higher levels of visual stress than those without the condition, according to a team led by Dr Claire Hutchinson from the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour.
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East Midlands health innovation to be showcased at international conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/april/east-midlands-health-innovation-to-be-showcased-at-international-conference
A ground-breaking training project for junior doctors developed in Leicester and soon to be launched in Lincolnshire will be showcased to a global audience of health experts at an international event next Friday (24 April).
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Anyfin is possible biologist informs BBC Springwatch on sticklebacks
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/june/any-fin-is-possible-academic-informs-bbc-springwatch
Biologist Dr Iain Barber has been providing scientific advice to the BBC Springwatch team based on his research into sticklebacks.
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Summer School to help raise aspirations of young people in care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/july/summer-school-to-help-raise-aspirations-of-young-people-in-care
The University of Leicester, De Montfort University and Loughborough University will be hosting their tenth annual Summer School event, which aims to improve the life chances of young people in public care.
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Research into completers and non-completers of offending behaviour programmes could have implications for practice
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/research-into-completers-and-non-completers-of-offending-behaviour-programmes-could-have-implications-for-practice
A study by Dr Emma Palmer (pictured) in the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has highlighted the importance of ensuring high-risk and impulsive offenders complete rehabilitation programmes and that some offenders require extra support to engage...
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Levels of financial inequality leave vast majority in poverty
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/levels-of-financial-inequality-leave-vast-majority-in-poverty
The significant and ‘unfair’ level of financial inequality in countries around the world will be discussed at a free public event organised by the Leicester Actuarial Science Society (LASS) at 2:00pm on Wednesday 10 February in the Rattray Lower Ground Floor Lecture Theatre.
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University of Leicester to honour distinguished leaders
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/university-of-leicester-to-honour-distinguished-leaders
The University of Leicester will celebrate the achievements of leaders and pioneers in their fields by conferring them with honorary degrees at ceremonies this week (21-22 January).
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Leicester recognises outstanding contributions to its medical research and education
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/leicester-recognises-outstanding-contributions-to-its-medical-research-and-education
Two individuals who have distinguished themselves by a lifelong dedication to the work of our University are to be honoured today (26 May).