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• New research centre to study the impact of the environment on human health

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/july/cehs

  The Centre for Environmental Health and Sustainability (CEHS) draws on experts from a wide variety of research backgrounds to investigate and mitigate the health problems from air pollution, environmental noise, and low-level chemical exposures.

• Webb Fellowship awarded for the study of giant planets

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/webb-fellow

  An early-career planetary scientist has been awarded the third-ever Webb Fellowship and will study the atmospheres of giant planets using the James Webb Space Telescope.

• The Belmont House Society and the Founding of the University

  https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2017/09/13/the-belmont-house-society-and-the-founding-of-the-university-of-leicester/

  The contribution of the Belmont House Society to the founding of the University of Leicester

• Rare chariot fittings from the Iron Age are among fascinating items in brand new exhibition

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/burrough-hill-exhibition

  University archaeologist curates an exhibition of finds from Breedon Hill and Burrough Hill, including objects excavated by University of Leicester Archaeological Services

• University of Leicester historian bestowed British Academy honour

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/clare-anderson

  A University of Leicester expert on imperial and global history has been recognised for their contribution to the humanities and social sciences.

• Pioneering study identifies over 100 genes linked to thyroid hormone levels

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/october/thyroid

  A new study has identified over 100 genes linked to thyroid hormone levels, shedding light on the causes of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism (underactive and overactive thyroid).

• 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

• Global study reveals major gaps in diabetes care targets

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/november/diabetes-care-targets-khunti-leicester

  A global study involving academics from the University of Leicester has found that only 12 per cent of individuals with the condition are achieving all three targets simultaneously, despite significant advances in therapies and updated clinical guidelines.

• Study to help prevent the development of diabetes

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/may/study-to-help-prevent-diabetes

  Diabetes experts are carrying out a study to find the best way of screening people with learning disabilities to prevent them from developing diabetes. They are also looking at developing an education programme to help individuals as well as their family and carers.

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