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Professor Nishan Canagarajah steps down as Chair of The Conversation UK

Professor Nishan Canagarajah, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester, is to step down as Chair of The Conversation Trust UK’s Board of Trustees at the end of 2025, after four years in the role.

The Conversation

I won’t apologise for The Lost King – Leicester University’s treatment of Philippa Langley is a profound injustice

I was sued over my film that gave a voice to the committed ‘amateur’ whose pivotal role in the search for the remains of Richard III was drowned out by louder voices in academia

The Guardian - UK

Producers pay damages to settle libel suit over movie about search for King Richard III

The producers of "The Lost King" have agreed to pay damages to an academic who sued for libel over his portrayal in the film

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Steve Coogan says Richard III film was ‘story I wanted to tell’ as he agrees to libel settlement

Case had been due to go to trial after judge ruled 2022’s The Lost King, which Coogan co-wrote, portrayed Richard Taylor as ‘smug and patronising’

The Guardian - UK

Steve Coogan to pay ‘substantial damages’ over Richard III film

A British academic was portrayed in the film as ‘smug and patronising’, judge rules

The Independent UK

Academic to receive ‘substantial damages’ over portrayal in Steve Coogan film

Richard Taylor sued Coogan and two production companies over his portrayal in the 2022 film The Lost King.

Evening Standard

Eating this common food could protect your lungs from air pollution

The anti-oxidents in fresh fruit could combat harmful air pollution, scientists have suggested

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Eating fruit could slash effects of air pollution on the lungs, study finds

Researchers from the University of Leicester compared diets, including intake of fruits, vegetables and wholegrains, with lung function.

Evening Standard

'Our hearts stopped': Scientists find baby pterosaurs died in violent Jurassic storm 150 million years ago

Researchers found storm injuries during a baby pterosaur post-mortem, solving a Jurassic mystery that was 150 million years in the making.

LiveScience

Do Israeli attacks on Iran risk nuclear contamination?

Israel has said it is determined to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities, while avoiding any nuclear disaster in the region

The Independent UK

Women and ethnic minorities less likely to be treated after diagnosis of deadly heart disease in England, study finds

Research shows disparity in care after detection of aortic stenosis, also affecting those living in deprived areas

The Guardian - UK

Women less likely to get life-saving care for deadly heart condition

Aortic stenosis leads to obstruction of the blood flow from the heart

The Independent UK

Trial to investigate if chemical in red wine can prevent bowel cancer

The study will use a purified form of the natural compound, with the trial also testing if drugs like aspirin and metformin can prevent the disease.

The Independent UK

Scientists discover ‘surprising twist’ on how pterosaurs became flying giants

They are the largest flying creatures to have ever lived.

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Scientists discover secret of largest flying animals to have ever lived

They has wingspans the size of small planes

Evening Standard

Londoners living near an airport more likely to experience disturbed sleep - study

Loud noise from aircrafts associated with disruption to daily sleep rhythms that cause poor health outcomes

The Guardian - UK

Edward Derbyshire obituary

Other lives: Geocientist at Keele and Leicester universities who carried out a prolonged study of landslides in China

France 24

Conquering the far side of the Moon: Breaking down China's historic lunar mission

China has become the first country to land a probe on the far side of the Moon and bring samples back to Earth. What does this new milestone mean for science, and how are geopolitics affecting human space exploration? FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to Martin Barstow, professor of astrophysics…

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The Guardian - UK

Steve Coogan and makers of The Lost King sued by academic over his portrayal in the film

The former deputy registrar of the University of Leicester claims the 2022 movie presented him as ‘dismissive, patronising and misogynistic’

Evening Standard

Steve Coogan facing libel claim over ‘weasel-like’ portrayal in Richard III film

Richard Taylor, formerly deputy registrar of the University of Leicester, is bringing legal action over a portrayal of him in the film The Lost King.

International Business Times UK

UK Invests £7.4 Million in Global Space Exploration Projects

The Space Science and Exploration Bilateral Programme will facilitate collaborations between British universities and international space agencies.

The Hindu

Apollo Hospitals Group signs MoU with University of Leicester

Apollo Hospitals Group signs MoU with University of Leicester to promote international cooperation, explore collaborative education & research programmes in healthcare management, healthcare & data science. Aim is to tackle global healthcare challenges & address shortage of skilled workforce in India & UK.

The Hindu

Apollo Hospitals Group and University of Leicester sign MoU to promote international cooperation and explore collaborative education and research programmes in healthcare

Apollo Hospitals Group and University of Leicester sign MoU to promote international cooperation and explore collaborative education and research programmes in healthcare.

Evening Standard

Hope for first drug treatment for life-threatening aneurysms

Abdominal aortic aneurysms kill 80% of people in whom they rupture and are linked to around 2,200 deaths in the UK each year

The Independent UK

Richard III academic suing over claims he was portrayed as a ‘sexist bully’ in Steve Coogan film The Lost King

Coogan co-wrote and starred in the 2022 film about the uncovering of the royal’s remains

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