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• New network launched to advance research into Huntington’s disease

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/huntingtons

  A new network has been launched by the University of Leicester to drive forward research, interventions and engagement for those living with Huntington’s disease

• School children ‘Ask the Astronaut’ with University of Leicester

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/april/tim-peake-aac-schools

  School children had the chance to submit their questions through the ‘Little Inventors in Space’ programme, led by the Attenborough Arts Centre in partnership with Little Inventors and Inspirate.

• New DNA origami technique promises breakthroughs in medicine

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/may/dna-origami

  Scientists have developed an innovative method to customise and strengthen DNA origami structures, which could lead to advances in medicine, biotechnology, and beyond

• University marks Prematurity Awareness Month by encouraging schools to take up the Prem Aware Award to support children born early

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/november/prematuritymonth

  Research undertaken by experts from the University of Leicester is helping to support parents and teachers of children born prematurely

• University of Leicester launches five new Research Institutes

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/october/research-institutes

  University of Leicester launches five new Research Institutes to change the world and tackle today’s most pressing challenges.

• Leicester celebrates Chinese New Year

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/february/leicester-celebrates-chinese-new-year

  The University will be celebrating Chinese New Year, and the incoming year of the dog, with an array of activities and performances this Friday 16 February. Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar New Year.

• More doctors to be trained in Leicester than ever before

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/march/more-doctors-to-be-trained-in-leicester-than-ever-before

  More much-needed doctors are to be trained at the University of Leicester following the Government’s announcement of the biggest ever expansion of undergraduate medical training.

• Trial success for less invasive life-saving cardiac procedure

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/may/tavi

  A nationwide study led by Leicester academics has shown that a less invasive procedure to treat a common heart problem is just as effective as open-heart surgery.

• BHM 2020: We are black history

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/bhm-2020-we-are-black-history

  The month-long celebrations will be used as a springboard to launch a longer-term campaign led by the University to celebrate Black history and culture throughout the year.

• End of term message from the President and Vice-Chancellor

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/december/end-term-message-from-president-vc

  As we come to the end of term and, where possible, look forward to spending time with loved ones over the Christmas holidays, I wanted to write to thank you all for your support throughout 2020.