Loughborough

University of Leicester PhD organise 'Materiality and Intangibility: Contested Zones', an event for researchers and artists working with museums... 20 Nov 2009 Interactive event to challenge views on museum culture

10th Man to walk on the moon to lecture at the University of Leicester in a filled-to-capacity public event... 20 Nov 2009 An audience with Apollo 16 Astronaut Charlie Duke

Dr Eleanor Milne to speak about this timely work on Thursday 19 November at the University of Leicester ... 20 Nov 2009 The Carbon Benefits Project

Study day for the University of Leicester's Centre for the Study of the Country House on 24 November... 20 Nov 2009 Keeping up with the Joneses in the 18th century

Human Rights lecture taking place at the University of Leicester on 24 November. Free and open to the public... 20 Nov 2009 Labour rights: constitutional promises vs global realities

Loughborough graduate returns to University to drive regional innovation A Loughborough University graduate, James Reeves, has returned this month to become an Innovation Adviser at the Transport Innovation Network (iNet). The new team are tasked with boosting innovation among businesses in the aerospace, rail, marine, automotive and motorsport sectors.... 03 Apr 2009 Loughborough graduate returns to University to drive regional innovation

Director in DG Enterprise and Industry at the European Commission to view space technology research at Leicester... 26 Jul 2009 Regional space applications come under EU scrutiny1

Ground breaking innovations in healthcare receive prestigious awards Pioneering research to advance laser eye surgery and lab-based tests to assess individual patient response to chemotherapy, allergies and parasites were recognised last night at the 2008 Da Vinci Health Technology Awards. Organised by the Da Vinci Health Technology Innovation Network, the national awards recognise scientists, engineers and clinicians working together to save lives and improve patient care.... 30 Dec 2008 Ground breaking innovations in healthcare receive prestigious awards

University of Leicester to give young learners a hands-on experience of the science of exploring another planet and the search for evidence of life... 09 Mar 2009 Learning how to find life on Mars

University of Leicester scientist is amongst international researchers who have proven the existence of a third class of black hole... 02 Jul 2009 New class of black holes discovered

45k prize launched to raise the level of innovation in healthcare A prize fund of 45,000 is announced today to encourage innovation in healthcare technologies. The competition is open to partnerships of university researchers, healthcare practitioners and companies of all sizes.... 29 Dec 2008 £45k prize launched to raise the level of innovation in healthcare

Ground breaking innovations in healthcare receive prestigious awards Pioneering research to advance laser eye surgery and lab-based tests to assess individual patient response to chemotherapy, allergies and parasites were recognised last night at the 2008 Da Vinci Health Technology Awards. Organised by the Da Vinci Health Technology Innovation Network, the national awards recognise scientists, engineers and clinicians working together to save lives and improve patient care.... 30 Dec 2008 Ground breaking innovations in healthcare receive prestigious awards

Loughborough holds Facilitating Innovation conference Loughborough University will be holding a one-day conference on Facilitating Innovation on Wednesday, 25 February. The event, which is free of charge to attend, is being held by University research group The Manufacturing Organisation, which this year is celebrating its 20th anniversary.... 13 Jan 2009 Loughborough holds Facilitating Innovation conference

University of Leicester to give young learners a hands-on experience of the science of exploring another planet and the search for evidence of life... 09 Mar 2009 Learning how to find life on Mars

Exploring for Supermassive Black Holes " University of Leicester Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 1 " Thursday 12th March, 5.30-7.00pm ... 10 Mar 2009 Uncovering the mysteries of black holes

A SERIES of free graffiti workshops could help creative youngsters avoid a brush with the law. Charnwood Community Safety Partnership, of which Charnwood Borough Council is a partner, is staging the six-week programme of graffiti workshops in three neighbourhoods to give 11 to 16-year-olds an alternative means of expression rather than daubing slogans and images on buildings throughout the Borough.... 18 Jul 2008 Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood

Andy Reed MP today announced the giving away of chess sets to schools. The chess sets are available for schools as part of a scheme to provide a quarter of a million chess sets into the school network. Negotiations with manufacturers and distributors means that ten sets and boards can be offered to every school in England. ... 13 Feb 2008 Loughborough MP Announces Free Chess Sets for Schools

14 motorbikes and mini-motos have been crushed after they were confiscated by police in Loughborough during a crack down on young people who drive dangerously and inconsiderately on roads, parks and public places.... 02 Jul 2008 Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success.

Dr Eleanor Milne to speak about this timely work on Thursday 19 November at the University of Leicester ... 20 Nov 2009 The Carbon Benefits Project

Reports are coming in that Loughborough Town Centre was yesterday infiltrated by a giant robot. The robot which some eye witnesses say they saw in Market Place and Market Street at various times yesterday afternoon stood some 8ft tall, was metallic in colour, had blue glowing eyes and spoke in sound bites.... 27 May 2008 Robot in Loughborough Town Centre

Community Services29 October 2009Leicestershire County Council reveals results of groundbreaking archaeology surveyLeicestershire County Council today held a press conference at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre to announce the conclusion of a groundbreaking three year archaeological survey to locate the battle of Bosworth, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund grant. Battlefields Trust archaeologist, Glenn Foard, revealed an exciting collection of finds from the Battle of Bosworth of international archaeological significance.... 30 Oct 2009 Leicestershire County Council reveals results of groundbreaking archaeology survey

The popular, annual Charnwood Borough Council-organised event will open at 6pm on Wednesday, November 11th and run until Saturday, November 14th 2009.... 03 Nov 2009 Loughborough Fair

Police searching for missing man have found a bodyPolice searching for a 77 year old man from Loughborough, who has been missing since yesterday evening, have found the body of a man. Ernest Sanham from Park Road in Loughborough, was admitted to the Leicester General Hospital on Thursday 22nd October 2009 suffering from confusion.... 26 Oct 2009 Police searching for missing man have found a body

Information about being safe on Bonfire Night will be available for shoppers who visit Loughborough town centre on Wednesday.... 03 Nov 2009 Loughborough shoppers to benefit from Bonfire Night Advice

Street children in the third world and some of the most endangered animals on the planet are set to benefit from generous visitors the Great Central Railway. The award winning Leicestershire heritage line teamed up with two charities to raise money at special gala events.... 26 Oct 2009 GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY RAISES TWENTY THOUSAND POUNDS FOR CHARITY

A SERIES of free graffiti workshops could help creative youngsters avoid a brush with the law. Charnwood Community Safety Partnership, of which Charnwood Borough Council is a partner, is staging the six-week programme of graffiti workshops in three neighbourhoods to give 11 to 16-year-olds an alternative means of expression rather than daubing slogans and images on buildings throughout the Borough.... 18 Jul 2008 Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood

Andy Reed MP today announced the giving away of chess sets to schools. The chess sets are available for schools as part of a scheme to provide a quarter of a million chess sets into the school network. Negotiations with manufacturers and distributors means that ten sets and boards can be offered to every school in England. ... 13 Feb 2008 Loughborough MP Announces Free Chess Sets for Schools

Reports are coming in that Loughborough Town Centre was yesterday infiltrated by a giant robot. The robot which some eye witnesses say they saw in Market Place and Market Street at various times yesterday afternoon stood some 8ft tall, was metallic in colour, had blue glowing eyes and spoke in sound bites.... 27 May 2008 Robot in Loughborough Town Centre

14 motorbikes and mini-motos have been crushed after they were confiscated by police in Loughborough during a crack down on young people who drive dangerously and inconsiderately on roads, parks and public places.... 02 Jul 2008 Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success.

Radical changes to social care in Leicestershire will be outlined at a meeting next week. The County Council wants to personalise its social care and will update the Cabinet on the plans next Tuesday (29th July).... 22 Jul 2008 Radical plans to personalise social care in Leicestershire