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2 January 2018

Phishing emails

There have been a handful of reports of staff receiving phishing emails over the Christmas break.

2 January 2018

Fruit Routes Harvest Celebration saw biggest turnout yet, despite stormy weather

The annual Fruit Routes Harvest Celebration returned to the University in autumn and, despite the weather being a little on the grey side, it saw its biggest turnout yet.

2 January 2018

Staff Gym Offer

To kick off 2018 in style we're offering staff a special offer on gym memberships, with two week's use of Holywell Fitness Centre available for just £10.

4 January 2018

Set goals and succeed like an Olympian: How to inject staying power into your New Year pledges

Goal-setting makes Olympic champions, according to Loughborough University sport and performance psychologist Dr David Fletcher.

5 January 2018

You don’t need the gym to HIIT your New Year goals

Nowhere in the calendar do two months clash as much as December and January.

5 January 2018

New Year’s Honours for Loughborough alumni

Three alumnae, an honorary graduate and a Loughborough-based athlete have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list 2018 for services to UK Sport and Design.

8 January 2018

The basics of losing weight – a fool-proof way to shed pounds

You will never find a simpler, more effective way of losing weight than this… eat less, exercise more.

8 January 2018

Staff invited to bid for 2017/18 Inside Out Fund

The University is delighted to kick off the first round of the Inside Out fund, as part of the Community Donations Funds programme for the academic year 2017/18.

8 January 2018

Final swimmers added to England Commonwealth Games team

Team England have finalised their swimming and athletics squads for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast, taking the number of Loughborough swimmers to nine and athletes to 23.

8 January 2018

Community groups awarded University donations

The first round of Loughborough University’s Community Donation Open Fund 2017/18 has been awarded to a range of community groups.

9 January 2018

Loughborough academic listed as a finalist for the 2018 FDM Everywoman in Technology awards

Dr Will Whittow has been listed as a finalist for the 2018 FDM Everywoman in Technology awards.

9 January 2018

Reading Ahead Challenge launching Friday

The Reading Ahead Challenge is launching Friday 12 January.

9 January 2018

Support for your exam preparations

With exams approaching for many of you, here’s a reminder of the services and support available to you.

9 January 2018

Take advantage of #lboroexperts to support your New Year health plan

Have you made a New Year resolution to exercise more? You need to look no further than campus for the very best advice and guidance available.

10 January 2018

Semester 1 examinations: Updated timetable including seat numbers

An updated timetable for Semester 1 Examinations, including seat numbers (where appropriate), has now been made available via the LEARN server.

10 January 2018

Loughborough University joins Universities UK International campaign

Loughborough University has signed up to be part of a campaign called Go International: Stand Out, which has been developed by Universities UK International (UUKi).

11 January 2018

Top tips for a good night’s sleep

Many people don’t get enough sleep. Juggling work, family life and social activities can leave us in a constant state of tiredness.

12 January 2018

Simple ways to improve your child’s diet this New Year

Knowing what to feed your child to keep them healthy is only half the battle.

12 January 2018

University academics contribute to landmark handbook on physical activity policy and practice

Thirty current and former Loughborough University academics have contributed to a landmark publication on physical activity policy and practice.

15 January 2018

Don't forget: Staff can now apply for the Inside Out Fund

Don't forget: staff are welcomed to apply for the first round of the Inside Out fund

15 January 2018

Cross-sex hormone therapy could be the answer for treating eating disorders in transgender people

Hormone therapy could reduce eating disorder symptoms in transgender people, a new study has found.

15 January 2018

Suffering from the January blues? Help is at hand

The third Monday in January is often known as Blue Monday.

15 January 2018

Semester 1 exams: Don’t forget your student ID card

You must remember to bring your student ID card with you when you attend your exams. You will need to place it on your desk at the start of each exam so that it can be checked by an invigilator.

15 January 2018

Getting the best out of your fitness tracker

Most fitness trackers provide valid and reliable measures of physical activity, for example, counting steps and activity minutes.

15 January 2018

Imago Venues puts local suppliers at heart of food and beverage offering

Imago Venues is focusing more closely on local producers as it develops its food and beverage offering.

16 January 2018

Lawrence Couling De La Rosa

We are sad to have to inform you that Lawrence Couling De La Rosa, a student within the School of the Arts, English and Drama, has died.

16 January 2018

Most people do not understand willpower – here’s how to make it work for you

If you're only relying on willpower to stick to your New Year’s resolutions there's a chance you might be struggling right about now.

16 January 2018

How to use nanotechnology safely in construction and demolition

Self-cleaning windows, very high strength concrete and thin, lightweight, super-efficient insulation – just three examples of new building materials with impressive properties made possible by nanotechnologies that manipulate materials atom by atom.

18 January 2018

Dr Leslie Mustoe

We are sad to inform colleagues that Les Mustoe, a well- known retired member of staff from the School of Science, has died.

18 January 2018

Seven-time Paralympic medallist to present public lecture that highlights the importance of engaging all people with disability in sport

Seven-time Paralympic medallist Dr Cheri Blauwet will present a lecture at the end of the month that looks to emphasise the importance of engaging all people with an impairment in sport and physical activity as a means of promoting population health.

19 January 2018

Loughborough hosts first Royal Society Fellow

Dr Simone Michele has been awarded a Royal Society CNR International Fellowship to conduct research within Loughborough’s Department of Mathematical Sciences.

19 January 2018

Why is it important for young women to get involved with sport?

New year, new you, or so everyone says. Will 2018 be your year thanks to a change in diet or maybe a new exercise regime?

21 January 2018

Study spaces on campus

During the exam period some of the main study spaces on campus can get very busy. But remember there are other spaces available where you can revise and work.

22 January 2018

Deadline extended to apply for the Inside Out Fund

Don't forget: applications are open for the first round of the Inside Out fund.

22 January 2018

Holocaust Memorial Service

On Friday 26 January Loughborough University will be holding a Holocaust Memorial Service for staff and students led by our Jewish Chaplains.

22 January 2018

Coffee House Sessions is returning this term

Coffee House Sessions are returning to the Students Union this term, with regular performances from fantastic upcoming and established artists.

22 January 2018

Get your sleep sorted before you tackle diet and exercise – tips for nodding off

Your diet and exercise could be negatively affected if you don’t look after your sleep.

23 January 2018

Reminder - Staff Gym Offer

Take advantage of our special offer on gym memberships, with two week's use of Holywell Fitness Centre available for just £10 until Wednesday 31 January.

23 January 2018

Loughborough student wins national scholarship for engineering talent

Alfredo Stock, a first-year Mechanical Engineering student at Loughborough University, has celebrated success after receiving a Diamond Jubilee Scholarship.

23 January 2018

Loughborough to hold first ever Talk Sport Student Conference

Loughborough University is to hold its first ever student conference based around starting a career in the sports industry next week.

23 January 2018

SBE articles top the University’s download list for 2017

Papers by Dr Nina Michaelidou and Professor Thorsten Gruber from the School of Business and Economics (SBE) were the most downloaded from Loughborough University’s institutional repository in 2017.

24 January 2018

W & S refurbishment works

From Monday 29 January, work is due to commence on the removal and installation of new windows throughout the W&S building.

24 January 2018

Loughborough University PhD student to deliver keynote at international work performance and wellbeing conference

James Hewitt, a PhD student at the University, will be presenting a keynote at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting later this month.

24 January 2018

Loughborough students in the finals of ASOS trendsetter competition

Three Loughborough University students have been listed as finalists for the ASOS Campus Trendsetter competition.

24 January 2018

More than half of children now living in poverty in some parts of the UK

The End Child Poverty coalition has today (Wednesday 24 January) published a new Child Poverty map of the UK, using data compiled by Loughborough University.

24 January 2018

At a Glance available to order

An updated version of the At a Glance publication, which provides an overview of the University, is now available.

24 January 2018

Study spaces on campus

During the exam period some of the main study spaces on campus can get very busy. But remember there are other spaces available where you can revise and work.

24 January 2018

Why are females at a greater risk of knee injuries than men? Loughborough researchers are trying to find the answer

A difference in the distribution of muscle mass could well be the reason behind the greater risk of knee injuries in females according to the latest piece of research from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

24 January 2018

Arts event to mark launch of £1m project that explores how the 1947 Partition of India is remembered by South Asian communities in Britain

Loughborough University London and Radar – LU Arts’ contemporary programme that commissions artists to respond to academic research – are co-hosting an event to mark the launch of a £1m project that examines the 1947 Partition of India and its influence on community identity in the UK.

24 January 2018

University to mark Young Carers Awareness Day with informative event

To celebrate Young Carers Awareness Day, Loughborough University is hosting an event that looks to inform, inspire and equip senior leaders and those supporting young carers in Leicestershire schools.

25 January 2018

Free training for HVAC professionals

BISPA, Loughborough University’s dedicated training centre supporting innovation in building information modelling (BIM) and pipework systems, is offering free CPD workshops in pipework awareness from Tuesday 6 February - Friday 9 February, as part of the BSEE Building Services forum.

25 January 2018

Arthritis Centre with Loughborough expertise receives additional £2m funding

The Arthritis Research UK Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis has been awarded a further £2 million from Arthritis Research UK.

26 January 2018

Switch On Stand Out: Students to help local businesses as part of social media training programme

A Loughborough Students’ Union training programme is looking to support, advise and train local businesses in the benefits of social media marketing.

26 January 2018

Library Catalogue Plus update

The Library plans to launch its new and improved Library Catalogue Plus interface for the beginning of Semester 2.

29 January 2018

Director of Sport Advancement to deliver keynote speech at upcoming student conference

The University’s Director of Sport Advancement is to deliver a keynote speech at this years’ Talk Sport Student Conference 2018.

30 January 2018

Loughborough Sport and Kukri extend partnership

Loughborough Sport is delighted to be able to confirm a new long-term partnership with leading sports brand Kukri, who will supply performance and staff kit for the next three years.

30 January 2018

Four key exercises to help desk workers avoid back pain

Office workers often complain of back pain, a sore neck or just bad posture. Excessive desk time is undoubtedly bad for your body, even if your workstation is set up in the best possible way.

31 January 2018

Loughborough University and the British Heart Foundation partner for Valentine’s Day event that aims to increase cardiac arrest survival rates

Loughborough University, Loughborough Students’ Union and the British Heart Foundation are joining forces on the most heart-themed day of the year to try and increase cardiac arrest survival rates.

31 January 2018

Davos 2018: Was climate change a hot topic?

In the wake of the world's most richly-attended business get-together, in Davos, Switzerland, Loughborough University geographer Dr Richard Hodgkins looks at how climate change ranked among the hot topics.

2 February 2018

Get ready for the National Student Survey

The National Student Survey (NSS) launches at Loughborough next week, on Monday 5th February. The NSS is an annual, independent and anonymous survey, which offers final year undergraduates the chance to give feedback on their time at Loughborough.