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• Genetic switch discovery could help to prevent symptoms of Parkinsons disease

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/february/genetic-switch-discovery-could-help-to-prevent-symptoms-of-parkinsons-disease

  A genetic ‘switch’ has been discovered by MRC researchers at our University which could help to prevent or delay the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

• Renowned street artist creates ghostimage of famous playwright Joe Orton in library

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/renowned-street-artist-creates-ghost-image-of-famous-playwright-joe-orton-in-library

  A renowned street artist has spray-painted a ‘ghost image’ of playwright Joe Orton in our Library – which he hopes will encourage people to reflect on the legacy of the writer.

• University shortlisted for two Royal College of Midwives Awards

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/royal-college-of-midwives-awards-shortlist

  The University of Leicester has been shortlisted in two categories for the prestigious Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Awards 2026

• Obituary: Vikki Orvice

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/07-vikki-orvice-obituary

  Vikki Orvice| The University is saddened to hear that alumna Vikki Orvice has passed away at the age of 56. Vikki studied a BA English and graduated in 1984.

• Margaret Rankin Pitt Scholarship

  https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/scholarships-bursaries-discounts/margaret-rankin-pitt

  The Margaret Rankin Pitt Scholarship intends to support female undergraduate Physics students in overcoming financial challenges.

• EDI Committee

  https://le.ac.uk/about/who-we-are/governance/committees/council/edi

  Terms of Reference 2024-25 Role On behalf of the People, EDI and Wellbeing Committee, to maintain oversight of and provide advice on matters relating to equity, diversity and inclusion.

• PGCE Primary (Lead Partners)

  https://le.ac.uk/courses/school-direct-primary-education-pgce/2026

  This is for you if... you have an undergraduate degree and you would like to train to teach 3-7 or 5-11 year-olds as part of the Lead Partners scheme.

• Whistleblowing and why it matters

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/copy_of_whistleblowing-2013-and-why-it-matters

  Update: a recording of the lecture by Professor Mark Stein is available here. Update: a webinar on whistleblowing with Dame Ruth Silver and Professor Mark Stein is now available.

• Improving patient safety

  https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/research/impact-case-studies/improving-patient-safety

  National Patient Safety Agency estimates avoidable harm from medication prescribing costs more than £750million each year, a significant portion attributed to medication and administering error.

• Technology, Organisation and People

  https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/research/technology-organisation-and-people

  Lead: Professor Zach Lee  The Technology, Organisation, and People (TOP) research group focuses on examining the interplay between technological innovations, data analytics, organisations, and people.