The University's contributions to the fight against crime to be highlighted at Celebrate Leicester Day.

Academics and graduates of the School of Archaeology are invited to mark 50 years of teaching at the University of Leicester.

Everyone can play a part in reducing the spread of infections; After child immunisation, hand washing is the single most effective way of preventing the spread of infections, including diarrhoea bugs, colds, the flu virus and so-called ‘superbugs’ such as MRSA and Clostridium Difficile.

University of Leicester study shows underestimating your waist measurement could be a potential health risk such as diabetes.

Firms as diverse as Bloomberg and Eddie Stobart are among 26 employers attending the first Management, Finance and Business Fair on Wednesday February 27th.

Leading employers are converging on the University of Leicester as part of a Careers Week from 3 March-6 March.

New techniques for detecting emboli (harmful blood clots/air bubbles in arteries) developed at the University of Leicester have played a major role in dramatically reducing stroke rates after carotid endarterectomy. This is an operation designed to remove narrowings in the main arteries supplying the brain before they can cause a stroke.

Diana Wylie retires after nearly 10 years of service to the University in the Estates Office.

The University of Leicester is to celebrate the achievement of local people at a Certificate Graduation evening on Thursday 21 February.

The 2nd region-wide innovation Festival (iFestival) will take place across the East Midlands between 7th March 2008 (the start of National Science and Engineering Week) and 18th April 2008.

The University of Leicester's varied research into the causes and effects of obesity - in machines as well as humans.

A presenation to give an overview of the types of funding available through Cancer Research UK, and how to apply for grants.