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]


Leicester and Leicestershire can breath easy as University unveils pollen monitor

As hayfever sufferers feel the first symptoms of their seasonal condition this spring, researchers in Leicester have switched on a state-of-the-art air sampler which will allow them to monitor pollen […]

New website launches for Leicester Fertility Centre

A new ‘one-stop shop’ website for Leicester Fertility Centre is now live. The latest information and resources for patients, potential donors and healthcare professionals is presented on the user-friendly site […]

Visiting hours extended across Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust community hospitals and mental health services

Visiting times across Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust’s (LPT) community hospitals, inpatient wards and units have been extended to support patients’ and service-users’ health, wellbeing and care. Visiting can now take […]

NHS staff retention to be investigated in new study

At a time when staffing the NHS effectively has never been more important, a team of researchers are seeking to understand which ethnic groups are at greatest risk of leaving […]

Leicester-led study finds long-COVID leaves tell-tale traces in the blood

A study into the long-term health impacts of coronavirus, led by experts from the University of Leicester, has found long-COVID leaves tell-tale traces in the blood. Led by the NIHR […]

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Regulatory Workshop for HealthTech Innovators: MedTech, Software and AI Applications

Are you working on developing new MedTech, in-vitro diagnostic devices, digital health or wellness products? Do you need advice on regulations for your new innovation? The Institute for Precision Health […]

LAHP & IPH Event: Developing Partnerships for Innovation in Health and Life Sciences with the University of Leicester

We are delighted to announce that the Leicestershire Academic Health Partners (LAHP) and the Institute for Precision Health (IPH) have officially confirmed our upcoming event. ” Developing Partnerships for Innovation […]

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Coming together to improve safety in mental health  

Health Innovation East Midlands hosted a learning event during April to share experience around mental health issues.  The “Caring Together: Improving Safety Through Experiences” event brought together mental health clinical […]

New independent chair appointed to lead Health Innovation East Midlands  

Professor Phil Baker has been appointed the new Independent Chair of Health Innovation East Midlands, from April 2024.  Phil started his career within the NHS as an obstetrician and has […]