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]


Network aims to drive forward global empathic healthcare

An international network set up to drive forward empathic healthcare has outlined bold objectives for the future.  The International Network for Empathy in Healthcare unites key organisations and leaders worldwide to place […]

Hospital Hoppers named after local healthcare heroes

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

A student leads a physiotherapy session in the new clinic

New physiotherapy clinic launched at the University of Leicester

A new student led physiotherapy clinic is set to open next month at the University of Leicester.  The clinic will be open to the public, staff and students at reduced […]

Future health technology needs to take into account children and young people’s preferences, say researchers

Health technology should be easy to use, have the ability to be personalised, allow the user to choose how their information is shared and where possible, have in-built games and […]

£1.3 million research fellowship for Leicester Stroke Consultant

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

South Asian Heritage Month 2024

Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 2024: ‘Free to Be Me’  University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) is proud to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, recognising the diversity and contributions […]

Shortlist success in the HSJ Awards

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has been shortlisted for four prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards. The national awards celebrate and showcase healthcare excellence. The awards take place […]

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust hosts Annual General Meeting for staff, volunteers, and members of the public

Published 13 August 2024 // By Alexander Hodgkins-Jones // [email protected]

University Chancellor volunteers for BRC cardiovascular study

An NIHR Leicester BRC study seeking to discover the effect type 2 diabetes has on the heart has enrolled the University of Leicester’s Chancellor, Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE, as its latest […]