University supports commissioning of portrait of Distinguished Honorary Fellow to commemorate 90th birthday LEICESTER, 13-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A stunning new portrait of University of Leicester honorary graduate and Distinguished Honorary Fellow Sir David Attenborough at Leicester’s New Walk Museum has been … Read the full press release
University of Leicester leads new international research network with Chongqing Medical University LEICESTER, 13-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A new project that will twin the expertise of pregnancy and obstetrics researchers across the world with their counterparts in China has been announced … Read the full press release
Play written, produced and performed by University of Leicester students at the Y Theatre on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A play written, produced and performed by University of Leicester students will premiere at … Read the full press release
LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Mountaineering space physicist returns to world’s longest mountain range to collect data for global studies in microbiology, climatology, topography and Earth’s energy balance Dr Suzie Imber will travel to South America in November/December to collect data … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Environment, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Andes mountain range, Dr Suzie Imber, University of Leicester
British Museum and University of Leicester-led research uncovers new evidence in Caribbean LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A project led by archaeologists from the British Museum and the University of Leicester has discovered remarkable evidence which shows how the first generations … Read the full press release
University of Leicester researchers lead study into rising hypoglycaemia admissions in hospitals LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Hospital admissions for a short-term and avoidable complication of diabetes have risen by 39 per cent in the last ten years, a new analysis … Read the full press release
Study finds ‘significant variation’ in stillbirths and neonatal mortality across the UK LEICESTER, 18-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Research published today shows the wide regional variation in the incidence of stillbirth and neonatal deaths in the UK. The MBRRACE-UK report focuses on … Read the full press release
City now has unique brand that appeals worldwide, according to University of Leicester urban history researcher LEICESTER, 18-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — “Within this globalised world, where branding strategies are being replicated in across different cities, Leicester now possesses a unique promotional … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Marketing, Sports, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged Inès Hassen PhD, Premier League trophy, University of Leicester, Urban History
New project initiated and led by Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) at University of Leicester New commissions announced: unique film, dance, performance and comedy commissions that draw on museum collections to explore our problematic attitudes towards difference. Exceptional … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Education, Healthcare, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged David Hevey, Francesca Martinez, Julie McNamara, Mark Smith, University of Leicester
Students involved in national educational space project LEICESTER, 18-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Physics students at the University of Leicester have been growing rocket lettuce from seeds that have been orbiting in space. The seeds have spent six months with British astronaut … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Andreas Mogensen, rocket lettuce, Tim Peake, University of Leicester
New framework contracts established with UK and EU government departments LEICESTER, 01-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Research expertise at the University of Leicester has been selected to support policymaking by government departments across Europe. The University of Leicester has been appointed to … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Government, Law, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Caroline Quest, Professor Julie Coleman, University of Leicester
Heart charity funds research into new life-saving test LEICESTER, 01-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A new test to identify patients at risk of sudden cardiac death is being developed by researchers at the University of Leicester and Leicester’s Hospitals thanks to a … Read the full press release
Designs on display at University of Leicester Botanic Garden March 5 and 6 LEICESTER, 24-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Hundreds of local children have been drawing their own £100 notes, and thousands of these brilliant designs will be on display in the … Read the full press release
University of Leicester researchers examine associations between mortality under 75 years and general practice characteristics LEICESTER, 24-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — General practitioner numbers appear to have a small but important influence on premature mortality rates in England, according to research … Read the full press release
LEICESTER, 22-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Midlands Asthma and Allergy Research Association funds projects to combat effects of asthma A number of studies to better understand asthma – including how to diagnose and monitor the condition in children – will be conducted … Read the full press release
The University of East Anglia is part of an international research team to use a method, normally employed by heart surgeons, to reveal the pulse of planet Earth. NORWICH, 17-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The statistical method is called ‘multi-scale entropy analysis’ … Read the full press release
The Grey Friars research team with Professor Lin Foxhall and Maev Kennedy to publish book exploring for the first time the complete story behind the identification of Richard III THE BONES OF A KING: RICHARD III REDISCOVERED By the Grey … Read the full press release
Historian suggests that Katherine Willoughby, Duchess of Suffolk, who married Henry VIII’s close friend Charles Brandon, became close to Henry both before and after Charles’s death Theory of seventh wife to-be explored in new book ‘Henry VIII’s Last Love: The … Read the full press release
University of Leicester project to replicate the Doppler Effect on Friday 13 March for British Science Week Leicester, UK, 11-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Schoolchildren from the East Midlands will be jumping on board a steam train on Friday 13 March to … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged British Science Week 2015, Charnwood College, Christophorus Henricus Didericus Buys-Ballot, Dr Emma Chung, Great Central Railway, Loughborough Station on the Great Central Railway, Quorn Station, Schoolchildren from the East Midlands, science experiment, Students from Limehurst Academy, University of Leicester, Woodbrook Vale High School, ‘Doppler shift’
Leicester, UK, 10-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Leicester stages conference to discuss issues relating to remote warfare Discussions will include the theory, practice and ethics of remote warfare Academics and journalists will talk about the benefits and the future … Read the full press release
An international group of scientists has proposed a start date for the dawn of the Anthropocene – a new chapter in the Earth’s geological history. Leicester, UK, 16-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Humans are having such a marked impact on the … Read the full press release
Research carried out by Medical Research Council’s Toxicology Unit based at the University of Leicester Leicester, UK, 16-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Research by scientists at the Medical Research Council’s Toxicology Unit, based at the University of Leicester, has identified a … Read the full press release
University of Leicester space scientists play key role in cosmic search Leicester, UK, 16-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Next-Generation Transit Survey (NGTS) has achieved first light at ESO’s Paranal Observatory in northern Chile. This project, involving the University of Leicester, … Read the full press release
International team led by University of Leicester publish new findings Leicester, UK, 15-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A study involving scientists from the University of Leicester has established a link between hypoglycaemia and increased risk of cardiovascular events and mortality in … Read the full press release
Leicester, UK, 15-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A team from the University of Leicester and Leicester’s Hospitals has played a vital role in identifying a new treatment for reducing the risk of death or emergency hospital admission among patients with serious … Read the full press release
Dr Frank Proudlock involved in study Leicester, UK, 20-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — This year’s Fight for Sight–Nystagmus Network Small Grant Award will fund a research project that aims to understand how involuntary eye movements – a condition known as nystagmus – … Read the full press release
Leicester, UK, 20-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ‘The increasing trend towards the adoption of formal procedures has continued so they are now almost ubiquitous but mediation is increasingly being used in disputes’ –Professor Stephen Wood, University of Leicester Study reveals: Adoption of … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Management, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Professor Stephen Wood, University of Leicester, workplace employment
University of Leicester clinical neuropsychologist develops assessment to help sufferers of damage to the brain A video showing Dr Burgess discussing SPANS is available to download and embed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKvWfocqDJc An image of the SPANS equipment available to download at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/89ld40dyypmnpgl/AABliTZ0LnEQxOaxayzfEoFXa?dl=0 New … Read the full press release
NERC invests £23m in Earth observation, supporting science and innovation, big data and space technology at the University of Leicester Leicester, UK, 21-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NERC is to fund the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) for a further five … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Financial, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged big data and space technology, Earth observation, Greg Clark, National Centre for Earth Observation, NERC, Professor Duncan Wingham, Professor John Remedios, Professor Paul Boyle, supporting science and innovation, University of Leicester
University of Leicester receives generous donation from the Freemasons’ Grand Charity and the Masonic Samaritan Fund for heart study Leicester, UK, 24-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A University of Leicester research project has received vital philanthropic funding for the second year from two … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Financial, Healthcare, United Kingdom
Tagged DREAM (Daily Remote Ischaemic Conditioning Post-Acute Myocardial Infarction), heart study, Helen Bradford, John Peberdy, Michael Turnbull, Professor Nilesh Samani, Rachel Selfridge, the Freemasons’ Grand Charity, the Masonic Samaritan Fund, University of Leicester
Leicester, UK, 19-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Since his death in 1990, Norbert Elias has been recognised as one of the greatest sociologists of the twentieth century, famous for his theories about social civilising processes and the development of human society – and … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Norbert Elias, Professor John Goodwin, sociologists, Stephen Pinker, University of Leicester
Leicester, UK, 14-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Leicester Department of Genetics is to hold an open day on Saturday 7 June where the technological impact of modern life on our natural body clock will be discussed. Today is the BBC’s Day … Read the full press release
RISE Awards announced by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Leicester, UK, 3-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Ten of the UK’s most inspirational scientists and engineers have been recognised by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The Council has announced … Read the full press release
Leicester, UK, 3-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Exhibition by University of Leicester research student to take place at Lamport Hall, Northamptonshire, between 20 April – 12 October 2014 Media/ photo opportunity: Exhibition opening 11.30am on Tuesday 8 April at Lamport Hall, Northamptonshire. Contact Megan … Read the full press release
National award for new University of Leicester research into preventing heart disease in dialysis patients Leicester, UK, 10-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A podcast recording of Dr James Burton explaining his new research project is available to embed and download at: http://soundcloud.com/university-of-leicester/james-burton … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Education, Healthcare, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Chronic kidney disease, dialysis patients, Dr James Burton, heart disease, kidney disease patients, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinician Scientist Award, preventing heart disease in dialysis patients, Professor David Wynford-Thomas, University of Leicester, University of Leicester research
University of Leicester academic Dr Ruth Page’s paper published on cultural differences in Wikipedia entries surrounding Meredith Kercher case Leicester, UK, 10-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A University of Leicester academic has encouraged people to look carefully at how articles are constructed on … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Internet & Online, Media, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Amanda Knox, cultural biases, cultural contexts, cultural differences, Dr Ruth Page, English Wikipedia articles, Italian Wikipedia articles, Meredith Kercher case, rarely as ‘neutral’ as it might seem, social media sites, social media ‘neutrality’, University of Leicester, University of Leicester’s School of English, Wikipedia articles
Neurodevelopmental disorders: syndromes or part of normal variation? 8-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The implications of using medical terminology to describe children’s neurodevelopmental disorders will be examined at the University of Leicester’s Annual Sluckin Lecture for the School of Psychology. Professor Dorothy … Read the full press release
University of Leicester Professor in study for early detection of disease 7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — National charity Pancreatic Cancer UK has today announced the award of a £72,000 grant to Professor Jacqui Shaw and colleagues at the University of Leicester as … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Financial, Healthcare, Non Profit, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Cancer, cancer research, charity, Dr Martins, Dr Neal, grant, grants, Jacqui Shaw, lethal disease, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cancer research, Pancreatic Cancer UK, Professor Manson, UK, University of Leicester
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