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]


Valuable webinar gives top tips on engaging with Refugees and Asylum Seekers 

As part of Health Innovation East Midlands’ (HIEM’s) Innovation Insights webinar series, HIEM partnered with Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum to host a webinar to share top tips for engaging Refugees […]

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Funding awarded to accelerate deployment of four health innovations

Four innovators have received awards from Health Innovation East Midlands (HIEM) to accelerate the adoption of their cutting-edge technologies within and beyond the East Midlands. As part of HIEM’s Health […]

Leicester team behind major study into the long-term impacts of COVID-19 is highly commended

A Leicester team behind a major UK study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19 on hospitalised patients has been recognised by the Medical Research Council (MRC). Led by the […]

UK and Chinese universities join forces to offer clinical and healthcare courses in China

Two universities have strengthened their links by launching the first Joint Education Institute (JEI) in central and western China to offer both British and Chinese degrees with a strong clinical […]

Lecturer clinches early career award for outstanding work in pharmacy

Dr Sion Scott, a lecturer in behavioural medicine and lead postgraduate tutor at the University of Leicester, is the winner of the ‘Outstanding Pharmacy Early-Career Researcher Award’ (OPERA) 2024.  The […]

Leicester’s league table rise shows students really dig their digs

Satisfied students who are impressed with their accommodation are behind the University of Leicester’s dramatic rise in a national league table. Leicester has risen 20 places to fifth in the accommodation […]

A global project to help those suffering from chronic lung disease could help millions, say experts

Experts leading a global project to help patients with lung disease believe that millions of people could benefit from their research. Over the past five years the RECHARGE project, led […]

Myth-busting and sharing experiences – encouraging cervical screening for people with learning disabilities

To encourage people with learning disabilities to come forward for cervical screening, two new videos are being promoted this week to dispel myths and provide reassurance as part of Learning […]

Leicester professor receives King’s honour for services to healthcare

A University of Leicester professor who has devoted her life to research into the health and wellbeing of babies and children has been honoured by the King. Emeritus Professor of […]