News and Events

News and events

We are keen to share healthcare research news of Leicestershire & Northamptonshire Academic Health Partners (LNAHP) in the media and actively promote exciting and ground-breaking developments made within our Academic Themes and partner organisations.

Healthcare Research News

For press enquiries, please contact the team by emailing [email protected].

We also hold training and events throughout the year for staff from our partner organisations. We run and take part in events for our stakeholders and for members of the public to attend to find out more about healthcare research, research we are working on, and why research is so important for the local populations we serve. For further information on Healthcare Research News and upcoming events, monitor this page or contact us by email at “[email protected]


Award-winning digital tool helps people with obesity be more active

A new digital health tool has been shown to help people living with severe obesity increase their daily physical activity and, in a mission, to optimise their 24-hour movement behaviours, […]

Leicester’s Research Excellence Celebrated at Awards Evening

Leicester scientists and healthcare workers who have made a significant impact on patient care through their research efforts were celebrated an awards evening at the Grand Hotel on 4 September […]

University launches new centre for cardiovascular research

A new multi-million pound centre to turbocharge cardiovascular research has opened at the University of Leicester. The BHF Leicester Centre of Research Excellence aims to drive forward medical innovations so […]

Accelerating FemTech: Evaluate, a national programme dedicated to advancing women’s health innovation

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Accelerating FemTech: Evaluate, a national programme dedicated to advancing women’s health innovation. Delivered by the Health Innovation Network South London with funding from […]

Health Innovation East Midlands

Applications are now open for the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) 2026 cohort

The application window for the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) 2026 intake is now open! From 1 September to 12 October 2025 [23:59], healthcare companies and entrepreneurs are invited to apply for […]

Health Innovation East Midlands

East Midlands community breast pain service shortlisted for award

The East Midlands Breast Pain Pathway National Collaboration has been shortlisted for a HSJ Award in the Primary and community care innovation of the year category. The community Breast Pain Clinic […]

Liecester Diabetes Expert Celebrated with US Award

A world leading expert in diabetes from Leicester has been recognised for her remarkable contribution to the prevention and treatment of the condition at a ceremony in the USA. Professor […]

Healthcare Research News

LLR Health Inequalities Conference 2025

We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming LLR Health Inequalities Conference 2025, which will take place on Tuesday 24th June 2025, from 10:00am to 3:00pm This important event […]

NIHR

Diabetes research helps Paul take control of his health role   

“Taking part in the MiFoot research study has given me the information and confidence to look after my diabetes,” says Paul Young, 57, from Leicester.  Paul is one of over 100 […]