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RAS lists Leicester professor as one to watch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/royal-astronomical-society-lists-leicester-professor-as-one-to-watch
Professor Emma Bunce (pictured) from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has been listed as one of 21 female fellows to watch in the 21st century by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS).
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Getting Lost in Oxford: Dr Rob M Francis’ psychogeographical explorations as David Bradshaw Creative
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/waughandwords/2019/05/29/getting-lost-in-oxford-dr-rob-m-francis-psychogeographical-explorations-as-david-bradshaw-creative-writer-in-residence/
Posted by gboland in Waugh and Words on May 29, 2019 Psychogeographer, Dr Robert M.
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Using the head to fix the heart
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/using-the-head-to-fix-the-heart
An upcoming seminar at the University will delve into the human need for acceptance- where it comes from, what it means, and how, through psychological therapy, it can be overcome. On Wednesday 16 May Dr.
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New clues about why non-smokers, as well as smokers, develop chronic lung disease revealed
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/25-copd
chest xray showing lungs|Researchers reveal findings that explain why some people who have never smoked develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Bloomberg: US film revenues
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2013/08/14/bloomberg-us-film-revenues/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on August 14, 2013 Superhero blockbusters such as “Man of Steel” boosted movie sales in the second quarter after U.S. cinema takings declined during the past two years.
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Driving force for equality who has empowered thousands of women is recognised by the University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/july/equality-empowered-women-recognised-university-leicester
A charity leader described as the ‘voice for the voiceless’ has been honoured by the University of Leicester for empowering thousands of women in the city.
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The hoodie: a symbol of all that is wrong with youth today?
https://le.ac.uk/social-worlds/all-articles/hoodie
Read the article "The hoodie: a symbol of all that is wrong with youth today?" This is part of the Social Worlds project at the University of Leicester.
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Development aid targeted at women is rising
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/socscilibrarians/2020/03/23/development-aid-targeted-at-women-is-rising/
Posted by Andrew Dunn in Social Sciences and Humanities Librarians’ Blog on March 23, 2020 25 years since the Beijing conference, aid specifically for women and girls is rising, according to latest data from the OECD It analysed OECD and DAC data invested by...
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SAPPHIRE group is partner in 42m new research institute to boost evidence on improving care in the NHS
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/sapphire-group-is-partner-in-ps42m-new-research-institute-to-boost-evidence-on-improving-care-in-the-nhs
A new research institute led by the University of Cambridge is seeking to create a world-leading asset for the NHS by improving the science behind healthcare organisation and delivery, and the University of Leicester’s Social Science Applied to Healthcare Improvement Research...
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Most luminous galaxy is ripping itself apart
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/most-luminous-galaxy-is-ripping-itself-apart
In a far-off galaxy, 12.4 billion light-years from Earth, a ravenous black hole is devouring galactic grub. Its feeding frenzy produces so much energy, it stirs up gas across its entire galaxy.