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• Leicester academic acknowledged by UN for contributions to peace and inclusivity

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/september/sarah-jane-fox

  Dr Sarah Jane Fox has been recognised for her work on using drones for peaceful purposes.

• Discovery of a new gene enables the diagnosis for patients with rare lung disease

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

  As part of a large international research collaboration, scientists at the University of Leicester have helped identify a new candidate gene involved in the development of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD).

• GP numbers associated with life expectancy in England, study shows

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/gp-numbers

  Patients with access to fully qualified GPs, higher funding of general practices and increased continuity of care, live longer according to new research by a University of Leicester academic.

• Sonata makes University of Leicester graduation history

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/january/graduation-sonata-gudaitiene

  A University of Leicester porter just a year into her job has made history after becoming the institution’s first female mace bearer at its graduation ceremonies.

• New research uncovers secrets of space’s mysterious black holes

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/april/black-hole-vs-white-dwarf

  X-ray: NASA/CXO/CSIC-INTA/G.Miniutti et al.; Illustration: NASA/CXC/M. Weiss;|Scientists have uncovered clues into the reasons why mysterious black holes grow in size, after discovering an amazing struggle between a star and a black hole 250,000 light years away.

• ‘Are Your Legs Killing You?’ – Vascular Research Team introduces new public health campaign

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/vascular-research-campaign-health

  Vascular researchers at the University of Leicester will be rolling out a new campaign in August 2025 to shine a spotlight on the long-term impact of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

• Leicester-led review shows around one in three hospital infections involve antimicrobial resistance

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/antimicrobial-resistance-amr-leicester-hospital-infections

  A University of Leicester-led study shows that in hospital settings antimicrobial resistance is common and independently associated with a higher risk of death.

• Declining local paper sales are a danger to democracy

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/october/local-papers

  Action needs to be taken to prevent a crisis for local democracy as a result of the dramatic decline in local press readership, a Leicester academic told BBC listeners this week.

• Statement from our President and Vice-Chancellor

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/november/statement-from-vice-chancellor

  A statement from President and Vice Chancellor, Nishan Canagarajah, outlining support for students and staff as we prepare to enter our second national lockdown.

• Pioneering research and innovation through the Nairobi Alliance

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/december/nairobi-alliance

  An innovative research partnership with the potential to transform lives and support communities across the world has been launched.