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William Darler
The academic profile of Dr William Darler, Associate Professor of Applied Analytics and Digital Economy at University of Leicester
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Leicester researchers aim to develop new education course to reduce risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in pregnancy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/august/leicester-researchers-aim-to-develop-new-education-course-to-reduce-risk-of-developing-type-2-diabetes-in-pregnancy
Leicestershire women with a history of developing diabetes are being invited to take part in a study led by Leicester researchers which is aiming to develop a new education course.
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Dr Rachel Winter has won the Royal College of Psychiatrists Higher Psychiatric Trainee of the Year Award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/november/rachel-winter
Dr Rachel Winter, honorary consultant in old age psychiatry at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust and associate professor in empathic healthcare and medical education at University of Leicester, has won the Royal College of Psychiatrists Higher Psychiatric Trainee of the...
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Leicester’s Graduate City project up for national award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/april/ise-shortlist
A pioneering work experience project designed to match skilled students with Leicester businesses has been shortlisted for a major national award.
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University to confront regional issues with Centenary Community Engagement Fund
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/october/community-fund
The University of Leicester is working with community partners across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to respond to some of the most pressing issues impacting the region.
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BRC Director chosen to receive international outstanding achievement award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/march/diabetes-ada-award-melanie-davies
Director of the NIHR Leicester BRC, Professor Melanie Davies CBE, has been chosen to receive a 2025 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
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Unique protein signatures linked to ethnicity and changes in physical activity observed in new study
https://le.ac.uk/news/2026/january/diabetes-ethnicity-protein-study-leicester
A Leicester study has shed light on why people of South Asian (SA) origin may face a higher risk of cardiometabolic disorders and respond differently to physical activity compared to White European people
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
https://le.ac.uk/lemid/strategic-areas/host-microbe-interactions/copd
COPD is a progressive-obstructive disease that is not completely reversible and is predominantly caused by smoking. COPD is characterised by intermittent flare-ups that commonly lead to bacterial infections. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are both features of COPD. Asthma.
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Josh creates Mission Bake showstopper to mark the 55th anniversary of moon landing
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/july/apollo
In a spectacular fusion of culinary art and space exploration, Great British Bake Off star Josh Smalley has teamed up with the National Space Centre in Leicester to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing.
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Breakthrough in diabetes management?
https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/human-health/changing-lives
Our world-leading academics are investigating how supporting weight loss can help control blood glucose.