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Student nurse clinches prestigious award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/nursing
Amber Fletcher from the University of Leicester has won the Student Nurse of the Year Mental Health category at the 2024 Student Nursing Times Awards
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Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term health conditions, research reveals
https://le.ac.uk/news/2024/april/long-term-health
New research funded by an East Midlands research organisation shows that ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term conditions, despite being more likely to be affected.
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Deprivation is ‘driving’ Covid-19 ethnic disparities, claims new analysis
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/april/deprivation-driving-covid-19-ethnic-disparities
Deprivation is ‘driving’ Covid-19 disparities among minority ethnic groups and could be considered the main cause of disproportionate infection rates, hospitalisation and deaths.
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Engineering and Archaeology researchers to join forces against climate crisis at international conference
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/engineering-the-past
An interdisciplinary team of researchers will look to identify ways of tackling the climate crisis at an international conference hosted at the University of Leicester this March.
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University of Leicester supports Government pledge to end victim NDA use
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/end-victim-nda
The University of Leicester has supported a call to action from the Department of Education, by signing a pledge to end the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) when dealing with student and staff complaints of sexual misconduct, bullying and other unacceptable behaviour.
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University of Leicester hosts 100th birthday festival
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/october/changemakers-festival
The University of Leicester welcomed students, staff, alumni and guests from the local community on Saturday in celebration of the University’s Centenary.
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Targeted cancer treatment could provide new hope for mesothelioma patients
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/july/nero
A new clinical trial will test whether a type of targeted cancer treatment could improve survival for people with a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Mesothelioma develops in the lining of the lungs or abdomen, with most cases linked to breathing in asbestos fibres.
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Space images confirm England’s drought areas correlate with high land surface temperatures
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/august/space-drought-images
Earth Observation (EO) experts from the University of Leicester have highlighted the correlation between land surface temperatures and drought-affected areas of the United Kingdom using data captured from space.
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University of Leicester announced as British Science Festival 2022 principal partner
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/august/british-science-festival
British Science Festival-goers will be treated to some incredible events courtesy of globally renowned experts from the University of Leicester.
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Autumn attractions for all in arts centre’s 25th year
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/august/attenborough-arts-centre
A family rave, punk cabaret and a jaw dropping textiles installation are just some of the highlights of a very special autumn programme from a Leicester arts centre.