News and events

News and events

We are keen to share 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.

For press enquiries, please contact Jamie Sharp, Operations Manager at University of Leicester on 0116 373 6754.

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 upcoming events, monitor this page or contact us by email at “[email protected]


Leicester rises in global sustainability world rankings

The University of Leicester has climbed more than 25 places in a league table which ranks the sustainable credentials of […]

Study finds ethnicity, mental health and age predict NHS workers’ plans to quit

Around 43 per cent of NHS workers who took part in a recent study have considered leaving their role or […]

AI analysis of urine can predict flare up of lung disease a week in advance

Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse patient urine samples and predict when symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease […]

Innovation clinics – supporting health innovation across Leicestershire

We are pleased to share the announcement of the newly launched “Leicestershire Innovation Clinics” – aimed to offer expert support to individuals […]

New Fungal Spore Calendar helps allergy and asthma sufferers plan for better health 

England’s first seasonal spore guide offers valuable insights into the potential rise of breathing problems in summer and autumn.  Leicester […]

How understanding communities helps us tackle health inequality in Leicester

Dr Ruw Abeyratne, Director of Health Equality and Inclusion, shared this blog on the NHS Providers website ahead of their […]

Research on pandemic health inequalities wins prestigious award

Dr Daniel Pan, Higher Specialty Doctor and researcher at the University of Leicester, has won a prestigious award for research […]

Burgeoning businesses born from VentureVersity programme are put to the test

An innovative programme creating new commercial ventures by transforming university ideas through collaboration with businesses recently brought together its participants […]

Hospitals appoint Group Director of Research and Innovation

Professor Nigel Brunskill has been appointed as Group Director of Research and Innovation at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS […]