March 2016 press releases

University arts project creates visual identity for Loughborough

A new visual identity for Loughborough has been created as part of an arts project by Loughborough University.

31 March 2016

Loughborough researchers to evaluate the best way to get school children more active

Loughborough University researchers are working with the national charity Kids Run Free and London Marathon to assess the best way to get school children more active.

31 March 2016

Loughborough Students Rugby suffer narrowest of defeats at Twickenham

On a cold March evening Loughborough Students Rugby suffered an agonising two point defeat at the hands of the University of Exeter in the BUCS Rugby Union Final.

24 March 2016

University receives funding to help boost the UK space industry

Loughborough University has been announced as one of three East Midlands incubation hubs to receive funding from the UK Space Agency.

23 March 2016

Birch makes it 10 from 10 as Loughborough Sport beat MK Badminton

The final match night of the regular AJ Bell National Badminton League season saw Loughborough Sport break not one but two records as they secured a 4-1 victory.

22 March 2016

Community groups invited to bid for funding through Open Fund

Community groups are being offered the chance to receive funding through the University’s Community Donations Fund Programme.

18 March 2016

Success at University Community Day

Over 1000 people enjoyed a day of fun filled activities at Loughborough University last weekend to celebrate British Science Week.

18 March 2016

Loughborough University best in the UK for student experience

Loughborough University has been named the best in the country for its student experience, the UK’s leading publication on higher education, the Times Higher Education (THE) announced today.

17 March 2016

Workshop explores the challenges of recycling in today’s ‘throw-away’ society

Students from Leicester took a day out of their normal lessons last week to work with University academics in a day of workshops designed to consider the environmental and social challenges of electronic products in today’s ‘throw-away’ society.

15 March 2016

Cycle-a-thon set to raise money for charity

Loughborough University staff and students are preparing for a 12 hour cycle-a-thon fundraiser next week to raise money for Sports Relief.

11 March 2016

Loughborough shortlisted for record nine out of ten Whatuni Student Choice Awards

Loughborough University has been shortlisted for a record nine out of ten 2016 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

11 March 2016

Bus drivers’ health at risk due to sedentary behaviour, Loughborough research reveals

Bus drivers are typically sitting for more than 12 hours a day due to the demands of the job – three hours longer than office workers.

10 March 2016

University funding helps staff involved in voluntary groups

Loughborough University has supported ten Charnwood community groups in its latest round of community donations funding.

9 March 2016

Loughborough University’s breakthrough railway technology on track for prototype development

Breakthrough railway technology masterminded by Loughborough University engineers has entered into the next stage of development with industry backing.

8 March 2016

Study shows exercise DOES curb your hunger

Scientists at Loughborough University have found exercising is more effective than food restriction in helping limit daily calorie consumption.

7 March 2016

University events set to inspire students

Loughborough University is running a series of ‘Inspiring Minds’ events to give Year 12 students a taster into University life and a range of different degree subjects.

4 March 2016

Community day will celebrate British Science Week

Loughborough University is running a community day this month to celebrate British Science Week.

3 March 2016

£3.8m investment to grow Loughborough’s research activity

Loughborough University will receive £3.8m investment in its postgraduate research training as part of major investment in science and engineering research announced today by Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson.

1 March 2016