News and Events
University students in heartfelt plea for funds
Volunteers are giving up their free time this weekend to collect money for new heart research centre at Glenfield Hospital.
University of Leicester in the News, 1 - 17 November 2011
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media.
Prestigious honour for Leicester anaesthetist
The National Institute for Academic Anaesthesia has made the University’s Dr Jonathan Thompson their Macintosh Professor of Anaesthesia for 2010-11.
Keep a closer eye on your BMI
An increased risk of heart disease and diabetes has led to Leicester researchers calling for a lower limit for obesity levels amongst South Asians.
Cardiovascular expert helps to understand the genetics of high blood pressure
University involved in breakthrough study that analysed genes in the kidneys
Aneurysm advancement by University cardiologists
A gene discovery is to pave the way for new methods to treat this fatal condition.
Triple award success for University researchers
Young Investigator Prize for Dr Will Nicolson is the latest in a series of accolades for the team working on heart health at Glenfield Hospital
Prestigious award combines University innovations with design know-how
Design Council Award will help transform four academic projects into viable commercial products
Genes for every occasion: links to heart and lung health identified
This last week has seen two high profile studies linking genes to prevalent illnesses by teams with expertise from the University of Leicester.
New blood test spots missed medication
The University of Leicester has been assisting our neighbours, De Montfort University, in developing a simple test that only requires a 5mm spot of your blood.
Genes that pile on the pressure identified
University of Leicester researchers have been involved in identifying six gene regions with links to high blood pressure.
University of Leicester involved in three new Biomedical Research Units
New partnerships focus on Cardiovascular Diseases; Diet, Lifestyle and Nutrition and Respiratory Disease.
Reaching the heart of the community
The University of Leicester’s appeal to raise funds for a new Cardiovascular Research Centre gets another boost from a local community.
Three nominations for Leicester in Times Higher Awards 2011
The shortlist for the most prestigious awards in the Higher Education sector has been announced and the University of Leicester has picked up a hat-trick of nominations
University of Leicester in the News: 8 August – 4 September 2011
A regular review from the Press Office of coverage of the University in the media
New futuristic 'sick bay' unveiled by University of Leicester
Star Trek’s Dr ‘Bones’ McCoy would feel right at home working with a new high-tech medical bed developed by a cross-disciplinary team from the University and the University Hospitals of Leicester.
Heart sculpture 'stranded' at Highcross shopping centre
The next time you go shopping, look out for the new sculpture installed in the Highcross – and why not contribute to our Cardiovascular Research Centre appeal at the same time?
Hypertension honour for Radek
The international Society of Hypertension has picked a Leicester student as its first ‘New Investigator of the Month’.
100,000 people take Leicester Diabetes Risk Score
Leicester academics hit milestone for simple diabetes test.
Cardiovascular Appeal launches text donation service
Easy way to support our Cardiovascular Research Centre fund-raising.
Two new professorships in Leicester Sociology
