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University of Leicester sets up pilot scheme to support students escaping war, disasters and persecution
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/december/displaced-students
Medical students affected by war, natural disasters and persecution are now able to continue their education in safety as part of a University of...
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“If I can give something back, I will!” - Vascular patients are shaping research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/december/pad
The UK Vascular Research PPI Registry is led by Imelda Black from the University of Leicester
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Leicester expert presents esteemed lecture on health determinants among ethnic minority groups
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/kamlesh-award
An international award-winning University of Leicester professor has been selected to deliver a prestigious national lecture in recognition of his...
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Scientists investigate if red grape chemical can keep bowel cancer at bay
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/karen-brown
Trial led by University of Leicester scientists is giving participants resveratrol as a potential prevention drug for bowel cancer.
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Professor Phil Baker to leave his 'home town' University of Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/phil-baker
Professor Phil Baker, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research & Enterprise (PVCRE), will be leaving the University of Leicester to take up a new role as Pro...
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New research study launches to improve pressure injury care for children with dark skin tones in hospitals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/pressure-injuries
Researchers at the University of Leicester (UoL) are leading a clinical research study aimed at preventing pressure injuries in children and young...
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Study into common health condition compares surgery to less invasive treatment
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/dupuytrens
Researchers from the University of Leicester have compared the effectiveness of surgery over a less invasive injection for the treatment of a...
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America’s complicated relationship with healthcare explored in new book
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/transformed-states
The final book in Professor Martin Halliwell's series on healthcare in the United States will be published on 15 November 2024.
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Study finds tuberculosis changes liver metabolism and could promote diabetes
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/tuberculosis
Scientists from the University of Leicester have discovered that tuberculosis disrupts glucose metabolism in the body
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Children with multiple long-term conditions hospitalised with COVID are almost three times more likely to die, new study shows.
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/covid-children
Individuals with multiple long-term conditions are two and a half times more likely to die following COVID-19 infection than others.