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EXCEED Study @exceedstudy.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

🎉🌴 The EXCEED team had a fantastic day at #LeicesterCaribbeanCarnival! We loved meeting local people and talking about genomics and health research. 🧬 Thanks to everyone who visited our stall and joined our quiz. 💙 #EXCEEDStudy #HealthResearch

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EXCEED Study @exceedstudy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

EXCEED was proud to join the Patient & Public Involvement Celebration at St Martin’s House, recognising contributors who shape health research through focus groups, workshops and more. Thank you for your time and expertise, as together we’re building research led by those it serves.

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EXCEED Study @exceedstudy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

EXCEED was proudly represented by the NIHR Research Delivery Network at the Peepul Centre mela on Sunday. The mela had an amazing turnout and vibrant community spirit throughout. Huge thanks to the RDN team and everyone involved for making it such a memorable event!

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EXCEED Study @exceedstudy.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

EXCEED was represented by the NIHR Research Delivery Network at the Heart Health and Research Fair on Saturday. It was a lively event with community interest throughout. Thank you to the RDN team, Kamini and Renzy, for their support in making it such a great day! 👏

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EXCEED Study @exceedstudy.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

⭐ Spotted in Leicester ⭐ Our posters are now brightening up parks across Leicester. Next time you're out enjoying the sunshine (should it ever return), take a moment to check them out! You can learn more about our study via our website: exceed.org.uk

A blue roan cocker spaniel dog sitting in front of a park display board in Leicester. The board features a number of posters.

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EXCEED Study @exceedstudy.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The EXCEED team had a great time discovering local health priorities at the Health Screening & Community Wellbeing event hosted by Shree Prajapati Association Leicester. Many thanks to @nihr.bsky.social for their support! #exceedstudy

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EXCEED Study @exceedstudy.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Community connections in action 💬✨The EXCEED team has been out in Leicester raising awareness of the study, with Catherine & Chiara enjoying informative and engaging conversations at the African Caribbean Centre. If you'd like to hear more about EXCEED, visit our website: exceed.org.uk/interested/

a photo of Dr Chiara Batini and Dr Catherine John standing next to a table showcasing the exceed promotional materials.

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EXCEED Study @exceedstudy.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

The EXCEED team visited the Shama Women's Centre today to launch our new phase of recruitment. Huge thanks to all that attended and supported. @chiarabatini.bsky.social @hitenmistry1.bsky.social

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EXCEED Study @exceedstudy.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

We are pleased to announce that recruitment to EXCEED is now OPEN. You can find out more about the study, including how to register, on our website: exceed.org.uk

A poster for the exceed study advertising who is eligible to take part and the ways in which participants can get in touch with us. EXCEED is a research study that wants to understand how your DNA, lifestyle and daily habits influence your health. You can take part if you are over 10 years old, live in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland, and you identify as from an Asian, Black, Arab or mixed ethnic background. You can contact the EXCEED team on exceed@leicester.ac.uk or by phone 01162525997. You can visit our website for more information on www.exceed.org.uk

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EXCEED Study @exceedstudy.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

And of course, any leftovers were offered to the rest of the Population Health Sciences group, who made short work of it!

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EXCEED Study @exceedstudy.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

This week, EXCEED's lead administrator celebrated 10 years in this role. Despite it being a busy week full of meetings, the EXCEED team can always find time for cake! 🍰Congratulations, Catherine!

A woman stands next to a desk cutting a small carrot cake into slices.

Four people, two men and two women, posing for a photo with a carrot cake.

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