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New plan to tackle unreliable research antibodies could save millions and improve medical research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/october/only-good-antibodies-leicester-improvements
Millions of pounds could be saved and research quality improved under a new action plan to tackle unreliable antibodies in studies of human and...
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Rutland students bring to life the power of philanthropy at University of Leicester campaign launch
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/october/rutland-philanthropy-2121-university-leicester-campaign-launch
The power of philanthropy was brought to life at a special event in Rutland, where two county students shared their experiences of being awarded a...
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Study finds reassuring signs for diabetic and weight loss drug use around pregnancy, but questions remain
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/pregnancy-weight-loss-diabetic-lancet
A study by an international group of researchers including Leicester finds popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs are not linked to pregnancy...
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Premature baby charity scoops prestigious award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/smallest-things-award-bapm-babies
A charity set up to support premature babies and their families after neonatal care has won a special award thanks to support from the University...
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Institute for Excellence in Healthcare sparks new ways to enhance patient care through research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/september/healthcare-patients-leicester-conference
The latest achievements in work to enhance patient care through research were celebrated at this year's Institute for Excellence in Healthcare...
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University of Leicester chemist joins charity in superbug warning for gardeners
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/chemist-charity-superbug-warning-gardeners
Science communicator and Great British Bake Off finalist Dr Josh Smalley discusses antimicrobial resistance for new Medical Research Foundation video
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Leicester-led research reveals long COVID’s lasting impact on healthcare workers
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/long-covid-health-workers-leicester-study
Major research has found that long COVID continues to affect a substantial proportion of healthcare workers, with serious consequences for their...
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Major national study launched to evaluate Martha’s Rule across NHS hospitals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/august/martha-rule-evaluation-leicester-nihr
Leicester researchers are among those conducting a major study to investigate how a patient safety rule introduced to ensure patients and their...
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University medics choose to stay local, boosting NHS workforce
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/july/medical-school-students-leicester
Two in every five newly qualified doctors graduating from the University of Leicester this year will begin their careers in the local NHS
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Leicester doctor’s voluntary work is recognised with university award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/july/leicester-doctor-ffion-davies-voluntary-university-award
An emergency medicine consultant has been recognised by the University of Leicester for her voluntary work which has benefited patients around the...