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Molecules in processed foods could unlock key to healthier diets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/molecules-in-processed-foods-could-unlock-key-to-healthier-diets
Our favourite foods could be made healthier thanks to a new technique developed by researchers from the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences which has identified harmful bacterial molecules in certain processed foods such as burgers and ready meals.
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Lessons to learn from Leicester success in urban policy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/lessons-to-learn-from-leicester-success-in-urban-policy
With a Premier League winning football team and World Snooker Champion to its name, eyes have turned to Leicester as a force to be reckoned with in the sporting world.
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Major boost for Leicester spin-out company Haemostatix
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/major-boost-for-leicester-spin-out-company-haemostatix
UK-based Ergomed plc, a company specialising in services to the pharmaceutical industry and new drug development, has acquired Haemostatix Ltd, originally a University of Leicester spin-out company.
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Research degrees
https://le.ac.uk/health-sciences/study/research-degrees
We offer numerous opportunities for postgraduate research, leading to the award of MD, MPhil and PhD degrees both by full- and part-time study. Find out about our various areas of research.
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Talking points a range of topical issues tackled by academics 7 13 January
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/january/talking-points-a-range-of-topical-issues-tackled-by-academics-7-13-january
In an article for University Business, Professor Paul Boyle, President and Vice-Chancellor, reflects on his first year in post and ambitious plans for the future.
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People
https://le.ac.uk/gem/people
Professor Simon Conroy Simon’s ambition is to improve outcomes for frail older people by embedding evidence based medicine into clinical practice (‘campus to clinic’ translational research).
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University geneticist warns of pseudoscience in industries
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/university-geneticist-warns-of-2018pseudoscience2019-in-industries
A University scientist has joined leading scientists from across Europe in raising an alarm over the ‘pseudoscience’ concerning regulation of compounds used in agriculture, healthcare and industry.
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Student research stories featured by the BBC
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/student-research-stories-featured-by-the-bbc
Two student-led studies published in the Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics run by the Centre for Interdisciplinary Science have been featured on the BBC's '10 things we didn't know last week', which highlights research about interesting and...
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Student duo strike gold at British Universities and Colleges Sport events
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/student-duo-strike-gold-at-british-universities-and-colleges-sport-events
Two final year undergraduate students, Ryan Hunt and Lucy Hatton, have secured gold medals in their respective disciplines at two recent British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) events.
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News and events
https://le.ac.uk/psychology-vision-sciences/research/health-and-wellbeing/alarm/news-and-events
Find out about news and events for the ALARM project at Leicester.