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]


Long-term cognitive and psychiatric effects of COVID-19 revealed in new study

Many people who were hospitalised with COVID-19 continue to have cognitive and psychiatric problems even two to three years post-infection, according to a new study published in Lancet Psychiatry. Conducted by […]

Research participant, John Mackenzie.

‘Dramatic improvement in quality of life’ for John thanks to diabetes research

John Mackenzie, 64, who lives in Leicester, is one of the 4.4 million people in the UK who live with type 2 diabetes. John has diabetes-related foot ulcers that affect […]

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Leicester diabetes researcher’s success honoured at international conference

A professor from the University of Leicester has received a prestigious award in recognition of his in-depth research in diabetes. Professor Kamlesh Khunti has been presented with a Mohans Gold […]

National Conference Celebrates Record Attendance in Leicester

A remarkable 552 delegates gathered in Leicester for the 19th Annual UK Clinical Research Facility (UKCRF) Network Conference, setting a new attendance record for the national event.   The conference, […]

Ethnic minority groups underrepresented in long COVID research, study demonstrates

Leicester academics have highlighted that ethnic minorities are underrepresented in long COVID research.  Professor Kamlesh Khunti, Dr Rachael Evans and a team of academics from the University of Leicester have […]

Event explores developing partnerships for innovation in health

Scientists and healthcare experts from across the Midlands have come together to explore the transformative impact of partnerships for innovation in health and the life sciences. On Thursday (27 June), […]

Showcasing digital health innovations 

View this webinar to learn how five digital innovators are helping the NHS to address self-care in the community and tackle NHS waiting lists. The innovators are part of Health […]

East Midlands Patient Safety Collaborative (EMPSC)

Hosted by Health Innovation East Midlands, the EMPSC is funded by NHS England to deliver the National Patient Safety Improvement Programmes, which are key elements of the NHS Patient Safety […]

Reflections and vision from HIEM’s new independent Chair 

Two months into his new role as Independent Chair, Professor Phil Baker reflects on his experience at Health Innovation East Midlands so far and aspirations for the future in a new […]