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• Student research helps to settle who the victor of a superhero showdown would likely be

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/student-research-helps-to-settle-who-the-victor-of-a-superhero-showdown-would-likely-be

  Natural Sciences and Physics and Astronomy students have been using simple calculations to explain the feasibility of the powers behind of some of the most prominent comic book superheroes known around the world.

• Leicester researchers develop novel heart pump to help people with heart failure

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/september/10-novel-new-pump-to-help-people-with-heart-failure

  SZ92jwoXe1k|Dr David Adlam, Associate Professor and Interventional Cardiologist in the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences and Piyal Samara-Ratna, Mechanical Engineer in the Space Research Centre, have joined forces to combine medical and space research to develop a pump...

• The Power Threat Meaning Framework - Psychology Cultures seminars

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/february/01-power-threat-meaning-framework

  Abstract illustration of a human mind|University of Leicester Psychology Cultures Seminars to explore alternative ways of understanding mental health. University of Leicester Psychology Cultures Seminars: Tuesday 5 February 2019, 2.30 to 4.

• Research in Leicester will test new treatment target for sepsis

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/march/20-sepsis-research-bhf

  New research undertaken at the University of Leicester and funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) could identify new treatments for a life-threatening condition.

• Leicester doctor awarded grant to reduce risks of heart attacks and strokes

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/october/31-saratzis-grant

  A vascular surgeon from Leicester’s Hospitals has been awarded a four-year grant worth over £1 million from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

• Pandemic’s Chief Science Advisor is honoured by the University of Leicester

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/january/patrick-vallance

  A scientist who played a pivotal role in shaping science policy during the pandemic has been honoured by the University of Leicester.

• Medical students meet best-selling author, comedian and NHS psychiatrist, Dr Benji Waterhouse

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/may/medical-students-benji-waterhouse-leicester

  It’s not every day you get to meet a best-selling author, comedian and NHS psychiatrist, but that's what Medical with Foundation Year Students at the University of Leicester did.

• University of Leicester creates five-week Black History Month celebration

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/october/bhm-round-up

  The University of Leicester is holding a number of events to mark Black History Month, alongside its Students’ Union and Attenborough Arts Centre.

• Our research in the fight against COVID-19

  https://le.ac.uk/research/stories/human-health/covid-showcase

  Our COVID-19 research has cemented our status as world leaders in the fight against coronavirus.

• Pete Fisher Unit

  https://le.ac.uk/gge/research/critical-creative-geographies/pete-fisher-unit

  Find out more about the Pete Fisher Unit at the University of Leicester.