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• Patients surprise diagnosis leads to clinical trial

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/patient2019s-surprise-diagnosis-leads-to-clinical-trial

  “Without question, I would have done it all again” - that is the verdict of Alan Hutchinson when discussing his recent experience on a clinical trial.

• The grass is greener where new University artwork can be found

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/the-grass-is-greener-where-new-university-artwork-can-be-found

  One man went to mow, quite literally, to create a stunning new outdoor art installation for the Attenborough Arts Centre, the University of Leicester’s arts centre. During the bright days of summer, the task of mowing the lawn is considered by most to be an inevitable chore.

• Student balloon flight project tests innovative descent system and astrobiology experiment

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/student-balloon-flight-project-tests-innovative-descent-system-and-astrobiology-experiment

  Physics students from our University have flown a new high altitude balloon, achieving a successful test of their innovative descent system which could help in the development of stratospheric flights in the future.

• Leicester expert discusses the rise of bingewatching through new digital platforms

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/leicester-expert-discusses-the-rise-of-2018binge-watching2019-through-new-digital-platforms

  Fans of popular TV programmes such as Game of Thrones, the Walking Dead or Orange is the New Black may be familiar with the idea of binge-watching – sitting back and watching through multiple episodes of shows which carry an almost addictive quality.

• Inherited herpesvirus study finds links to ancient humans

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/inherited-herpesvirus-study-finds-links-to-ancient-humans

  An international study of integrated HHV-6 led by our University has discovered that a small number of human ancestors, one from about 24,000 years ago, have been responsible for transmitting ancient strains of the virus to individuals today – affecting about a million people...

• University partners in new world-class skills centre for automotive sector

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/september/university-partners-in-new-world-class-skills-centre-for-automotive-sector

  Our University is partnering with HORIBA MIRA and other Midlands-based education institutions to build the MIRA Technology Institute – a new world-class skills centre for the automotive sector to be based at MIRA Technology Park.

• New project to identify Jack the Rippers last known victim

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/new-project-to-identify-jack-the-ripper2019s-last-victim

  Members of the team who undertook genealogical and demographic research in relation to the discovery of the mortal remains of King Richard III have now been involved in a new project to identify the last known victim of Jack the Ripper – Mary Jane Kelly.

• Sensational discovery of previously unseen Adrian Mole diary

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/march/sensational-discovery-of-previously-unseen-adrian-mole-diary

  Teenage intellectual Mole achieved fame in the 1980s for his astute, observational journal cataloguing middle class domestic life in a Leicester household. He has been cited by some critics as “a modern day Pepys.

• Role specification

  https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/court/chancellor/specification

  Term of office To be determined by Court on appointment, but normally a maximum period of five years. Remuneration This is an honorary position with travel and subsistence expenses paid. Role purpose The Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the University.

• Section 5 - Powers of the Council

  https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/documents/statutes/council-powers

  Read Section 5 of our Statutes, entitled Powers of the Council. This section outlines the powers and authorities of the University’s Council.