University of Leicester Media Coverage in the Printed Press March 2007 Total press cuttings for March 2007: 122 Various stories achieved excellent coverage in both the national and local media this month. The following are the best examples: - Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys’, Genetics, nomination for a lifetime achievement award in the European Inventor of the Year Awards - Professor Mark Jobling’s, Genetics, discovery that President Thomas Jefferson had middleeastern heritage - Dr Clive Ruggles, Archaeology and Ancient History, research into the ancient solar observatory in Peru - Dr Douglas Tincello, Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine, work into bladder complaints Date Local Publication Local 1 Goole Times Summary Local Fatal trip for best friends 1 Holderness & Hornsea Gazette Green veg may help fight breast cancer University of Leicester 1 Leicester Mercury Drive begins for new researchers Prof.Robert Burgess, University Administration 2 Regeneration & Renewal New course in third sector management University of Leicester 2 The Argus Lite (Brighton) Evesham Admag 2 Yorkshire Post (Series) Ancient Obsevatory Preserving our fragile history Peruvian hilltop ruins could be early observatory 2 Stamford Mercury Does watching TV really ruin our children? 2 5 Leicester Mercury Leicester Mercury 6 Metro 3 Secrets of Temple Dawn on Scientists Stop picking on us! Science and Discovery in University Focus Local University Dr Clive Ruggles, Archaeology & Ancient History University of Leicester Dr Clive Ruggles, Archaeology & Ancient History Francis Braithwaite (student) Foreign Languages Prof.CliveRugglesArchaeology & Ancient History University of Leicester University of Leicester Brief 6 Leicester Mercury Leicester Mercury 6 Leicester Mercury 6 7 Leicester Mercury 7 Yeovil Times 7 Leicester Mercury 8 Leicester Mercury 9 Leicester Mercury Study aims to spot kidney disease early Wartime lecture AS-level open day opens door to a chemical career. Leadership issues on the agenda at university talk Lecture on PMs of 20th Century Botox trials fo bladder conditions Expert easyjet aid Ocean research brings surprise award for student Dave Dr.Kevin Harris, Infection Immunity & Inflammation University of Leicester Prof.Paul Cullis, Chemistry Prof.Robert Burgess, University Administration University of Leicester University of Leicester Simon Bennett, Institute of lifelong learning Dave Cornwell, Geology 9 Leicester Mercury Leicester Mercury 9 Leicester Mercury Students modernise the Bard A lifetime's work is on-line University rivals battle for victory 9 The Tes-Times Educational Supplement Nottingham Evening Post Feelgood factor is back All our Yesterdays 9 Romsey Advertiser Wine queen Jemma is back for a visit Jemma Hardman,(Student),University of Leicester Leicester Mercury Leicester Mercury Sunday Express Lecture on the gaps in maths Royal praise for university A new home draw Janet Ainely, School of Educaion 9 9 10 10 11 University of Leicester Mike Blandamer, Chemistry Martin Cullen, Students' Union University of Leicester University of Leicester University of Leicester University of Leicester 12 Colchester Evening Gazette 12 Leicester Mercury 13 Leicester Mercury 13 Leicester Mercury Botox for bladder disease Douglas Tincello, Cancer Studies & Molecular Medicine 15 Uttoxeter Advertiser Lincolnshire Echo (Series) 15 Tamworth Times Health chief praises changes Rare chance to see oriental opera was special occasion Sir Alec gets another honour Leicester graduate is Uttoxeter's new Chief Inspector University of Leicester Trent Valley's new police chief 15 Rutland Times Loughborough Mail Lecturer's notes online £1.2m kideny research grant 16 Wolverhampton Express and Star Nomination for Leicester Geneticist 17 Blackpool Gazette Leicester Mercury Nomination for Leicester Geneticist Inventor Awards 17 Southern Daily Echo Nomination for Leicester Geneticist Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, Genetics 17 Western Daily Press Nomination for Leicester Geneticist Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, Genetics 17 Birmingham Post Nomination for Leicester Geneticist Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, Genetics 17 Leicester Mercury Space Centre is star in best buildings poll University of Leicester 19 Financial Times (UK & Ireland Edition) Up close and very personal Prof.Gilly Salmon, University Administration 14 15 16 Sir Liam Donaldson, Trained, University of Leicester University of Leicester Sir Alec Jeffreys, Genetics School of Management University of Leicester University of Leicester Professor Mike Blandamer, Engineering Dr Kevin Harris Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, Genetics Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, Genetics Sir Alec Jeffreys, Genetics 19 19 Nottingham Evening Post 20 Brighton Argus Leicester Mercury 20 Leicester Mercury 21 Ashby Echo 21 21 Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph Leicester Mercury 21 Leicester Mercury Cracking the DNA code Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, Genetics New treatment for bladder problems Campus plan under fire An unusually close encounter, with much joyful energy Exciting sounds of Africa from gospel choir New department of Geology 'rocks' with students University is building links Campaigners celebrate campus plans thrown out Dr Douglas Tincello, Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine 22 Leicester Mercury Edgware and Mill Hill Press 22 Whitehaven News Second chance for Beagle? Tracking down the Stalkers Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society 23 Luton and Dunstable Herald and Post Leicester Mercury Nomination for Leicester Geneticist Gift for cancer research 23 Leicester Mercury 23 Leicester Mercury 24 Leicester Mercury 21 22 Sculpt or sing through the summer Reviews: Gwilym Simcock Space scientists design computers for University of Leicester University of Leicester University of Leicester Geology Dr Michael Green Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Burgess Dr Mark Sims, Physics and Astronomy University of Leicester Dr Mark Stephens, Archaeology and Ancient History Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, Genetics University of Leicester Louise Millburn, RAC RAC Dr Declan Bates, Engineering shuttles 24 Leicester Mercury Creating the ultimate cancer pill Citizens have their say on regeneration issues Abbey Meadows Science Park: a review Leicester academic to run 4th marathon for charity Patron saint of England is revealed as Palestinian Thomas Jefferson had Egyptian heritage Professor Will Steward, Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine 27 Leicester Mercury 27 Leicester Mercury 28 Leicester Mercury 29 Leicester Mercury 29 Leicester Mercury 29 Leicester Mercury 29 Leicester Mercury 29 Leicester Mercury 30 Leicester Mercury Rice bran can cut cancer risk Patron saint of England is revealed as Palestinian Hundreds demand safer Victoria Park Citizens have their say on arts and leisure Professional Security Magazine Whats New in the Building University Challenges University of Leicester Mar Coaching at Work Going from strength to strength University of Leicester Mar Leicestershire & Rutland Tree The Eye of Time arrives on campus Allen Mills, Geology Mar Mar Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Burgess University of Leicester Professor Ian Lauder, Medicine and Biological Sciences Historical Studies Professor Mark Jobling, Genetics Professor Andy Gescher, Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine Historical Studies Julia Coats, Student Union Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Burgess University Administration University of Leicester Mar Leicestershire & Rutland Tree Mar Midlands Business Insider Mar Leicestershire & Rutland Tree Mar East Midlands Biotechnology Focus Scientists pick up prestigious prize Biotech business to bloom with Biocity expansion The 2007 Peach Lecture Biotechnology Creates Its Own IP Cluster University of Leicester University of Leicester University of Leicester University of Leicester Publication National Summary National University Focus National 1 The Guardian British Asian student faced threat of deportation University of Leicester 2 The Times Higher Education Supplement Learn to perform like a Hollywood star 2 The Independent Ancient towers in Peru were a 'solar calendar' 2 The Times Higher Education Supplement New blood required 2 The Times Mysterious towers of Peru revealed as solar observatory Prof.Robert Burgess, University Administration Dr Clive Ruggles, Archaeology & Ancient History. 4 Scotland on Sunday Benefits of training are proving to be rather hit and myth David Ashton, Labour Market Studies. The Times Signals are go for the man with a transport dream Daily Mail Now Botox can ease troubled bladders Date National 5 6 Joanna Jemal,Assistant Teacher, University of Leicester Dr Clive Ruggles, Archaeology & Ancient History. University of Leicester Douglas Tincello, Cancer Studies & Molecular Medicine 8 The Guardian Caterer & Hotelkeeper Years of spiralling Premiership ticket prices means a generation of supporters have been lost Posting fake reviews University of Leicester University of Leicester 9 The Times Higher Education Supplement Changes to work law begin to bite University of Leicester 9 The Times Higher Education Supplement Research joy over rise in job security University of Leicester 9 African Echo Yorkshire found to share DNA with African tribes 13 The Guardian Chattering classes University of Leicester University of Leicester 7 14 Daily Express David Robson William Toff, Cardiovascular Sciences 16 The Times Higher Education Supplement Cry for help from tutor 'counsellors' University of Leicester 17 The Times Flower power's best when it’s home-grown 17 The Times Pioneer of DNA honoured 20 The Guardian 21 Guardian 22 Guardian The magnetic attraction of physics The countryside's changing face Two students jailed for robbing bank 22 Guardian Nasa closes its ideas factory THES Autonomy falls prey to performance culture TES Superheads: what happens when they move on? 23 23 University of Leicester Sir Alec Jeffreys, Genetics University of Leicester University of Leicester Computer Science Professor Martin Barstow, Physics and Astronomy Professor Gilly Salmon, Beyond Distance Research Alliance Professor Bernard Barker, Centre for Educational Leadership and Management Dr Mark Jobling and Turi King, Genetics Professor Barrie Gunther, Mass Communications Adrian White, Psychology University of Leicester Adrian White, Psychology 24 Times 24 Daily Telegraph 25 Observer 25 Sunday Times 26 TNT Can you speak teenager? World Map of Happiness Booming body parts black market World Map of Happiness Metro Yorkshire surname has rare African chromosome Dr Mark Jobling, Turi King, Genetics Daily Mail Asthmatics breathe easy on druge-free treatment University of Leicester Independent Graduate Teacher training Registry Vacancy List University of Leicester Financial Times Human Resouces Business school rival doesn't quite add up Any time, any place,anywhere School of Management University of Leicester 29 29 29 29 Mar History in our genese Better lifestyle linked to diabetes protection Mar Health Food Business Record Collector Mar Student BMA Buzzcocks Cash boost for Ethiopia link Mar The Biomedical Scientist Updated guide to IBMS-Accredited Honours DegreeLevel Biomedical Science Courses 2007 Mar News In Brief Haemostatix/Space University of Leicester University of Leicester Mar Geoscientist Innovative airborne camera to locate fault lines in densely forested areas Dickson Cunningham, Kevin Tansey, Geology Mar Harvard Business Review Call Centre Focus World Map of Happiness Can you trust your staff? Adrian White, Psychology University of Leicester Mar Mar University of Leicester University of Leicester University of Leicester Mar Business Confidential Leicester pioneers bladder treatment Dr Douglas Tincello, Cancer Studies and molecular Medicine