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Academic develops method for synthesising more reliable drug alternative to antibodies
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/academic-develops-method-for-synthesising-2018more-reliable2019-drug-alternative-to-antibodies
Professor Sergey Piletsky (pictured) from the Department of Chemistry has been instrumental in creating a new method to develop an alternative to traditional antibodies that is more reliable and can be made quicker.
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University academic part of new research into kidney disease
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/university-academic-part-of-new-research-into-kidney-disease
An academic at our University has been part of novel study carried out by an international team of researchers exploring the link between the immune system and kidney disease.
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MP highlights opportunities for Leicester graduates
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/mp-highlights-opportunities-for-leicester-graduates
On Friday 27 May, Member of Parliament for South Leicestershire, Alberto Costa, visited our University to meet with President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle and tour the campus.
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Study suggests athletes and military at risk of heat stroke could benefit from leaky gut therapy
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/june/study-suggests-athletes-and-military-at-risk-of-heat-stroke-could-benefit-from-2018leaky-gut2019-therapy
The health food product zinc carnosine may have value for athletes – such as those competing in the Rio Olympics - and prevent heat stroke in military personnel, according to research involving our University.
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Conditions for acceptance
https://le.ac.uk/medicine/about/body-donation-programme/acceptance
We endeavour to accept as many bequests as possible. However, some medical conditions make the study of anatomy difficult or interfere with the embalming process, and occasionally there are other circumstances which mean we are unable to accept donations.
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New treatment offers hope for patients with heart failure
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/november/new-treatment-offers-hope-for-patients-with-heart-failure
Leicester’s first His bundle pacemaker, a pioneering new technique, has been implanted at Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
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Leicester in top 10 for on-campus wi-fi
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/december/leicester-in-top-10-for-on-campus-wi-fi
Leicester is a top 10 UK university for on-campus wi-fi according to data compiled by StudentCrowd, an online review community for students.
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University of Leicester receives VIP visit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/january/university-of-leicester-receives-vip-visit
Our University has today welcomed a VIP from the United States of America. It is a common misconception that ‘VIP’ always stands for Very Important Person. Actually, sometimes it stands for Very Important Per.
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Street artist to install Orton artwork in Library
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/june/street-artist-to-install-orton-artwork-in-library
A renowned street artist will be at our University on Tuesday 20 June to create an image of celebrated playwright Joe Orton. British street artist Stewy intends to make his stencil of the Leicester writer while working both at the Little Theatre and the University of Leicester.
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Award for Leicester Law student
https://le.ac.uk/news/2017/july/award-for-leicester-law-student
A research student at our University has won an international award - the Best Graduate Student Award at the ESCAS-CESS Conference. Khalida Azhigulova, a postgraduate student in the Leicester Law School, was recognised for her outstanding work.