October 2017 press releases

Fruit routes harvest poster

Fruit Routes harvest returns to campus

The annual Fruit Routes harvest event returns to Loughborough University from 18 – 21 October with a range of enjoyable harvesting activities.

Father swimming with his child

Parents in Sport Week at Loughborough University

Loughborough University staff and students are supporting national Parents in Sport Week, which runs until October 8.
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Major legacy donation invested into new architecture programme

Loughborough University has received a £2.5million legacy donation from Reginald W.J. Hewson, the largest bequest the University has ever received.

Loughborough to play its part in the biggest sports-acceleration network in the world

HYPE Foundation, a global platform that connects and invests in sports innovation, has this week launched its “SPIN Lab”, a global acceleration program focusing on developing innovation in sports.
Students walking through campus

Loughborough amongst global elite with five-star plus rating

Loughborough University is one of only 15 universities in the world to be awarded a five-star plus rating – the highest available – in an independent assessment of its performance.
Adam Peaty swimming

First Loughborough athletes heading to the Commonwealth Games unveiled

A quintet of swimmers have become the first Loughborough athletes to confirm their places at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, as Team England unveiled their first wave of swimming selections today.

Loughborough Students Rugby pull off whirlwind victory against Hartpury in BUCS opener

Loughborough Students Rugby Football Club (LSRFC) secured an emphatic 36-15 victory in their opening game of the 2017/18 BUCS Super Rugby competition, beating defending champions and rivals Hartpury RFC in front of a brilliant home crowd.

Study finds that skipping breakfast does not lead to overeating later in the day

Girls who skipped breakfast as part of a study into energy intake and physical activity were found to consume 350 fewer calories *(kcals) a day.

You are twice as likely to develop dementia if you are single

Being single can almost double the risk for dementia, a new study has found.
Jon Walker with members of the community

Community groups invited to bid for University funding through the Open Fund

Community and voluntary groups in Charnwood are being offered the chance to bid for funding through the University’s annual Donations Fund Programme.
Hazlerigg Building

Loughborough holds onto 6th place in 2018 Times Higher Education ‘Table of Tables’

Loughborough has retained its 6th place ranking for the second year in the Times Higher Education (THE) ‘Table of Tables’, consolidating its position as one of the country’s top universities.

Unique study asks whether one extra hour’s sleep can help manage weight and reduce fatigue

A new study by sleep experts at Loughborough University is examining how sleep and weight management are related.

Playing sports like football and rugby at work could not only keep you healthy but improve your productivity as well

Workplace sport plays an important role in keeping people physically and mentally healthy as well as improving productivity, a new study has found.

Scientists discover new method for tissue regeneration inspired by nature

Scientists have found a way of mimicking our body’s natural healing process, using cell derived nano-sized particles called vesicles, to repair damaged tissue.
Children playing in woodland

Study reveals how Forest Schools can benefit children’s development

Forest Schools are a growing phenomenon in the UK, but what impact does getting children outside of the classroom have on their overall development? Researchers at Loughborough University hope to find out.
illustration of Elite Athlete Centre

£7m Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel to be added to Imago Venues portfolio from 2018

Loughborough University is creating a dedicated 4-star Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel (EAC) comprised of 44 bedrooms. The facility will be run by Imago Venues – Loughborough University’s dedicated hotel, conference and events provider.

The NHS should alter the way it investigates cases of serious failures involving patient care

Replacing the method by which serious clinic incidents, such as over-prescribing insulin, are investigated could reduce the chances of repeat mistakes being made.

Renowned expert on feminist art theory joins Loughborough University

Hilary Robinson has joined Loughborough University as Professor of Feminism, Art and Theory.

18 Loughborough athletes named in England Commonwealth Games team

An outstanding 18 Loughborough University linked athletes have been named on a 75 strong England team for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on Australia’ Gold Coast next April.
Loughborough's youth express Brexit opinions with art

Loughborough’s youth express their thoughts on Brexit through artworks

Loughborough University will be holding an exhibition and panel discussion that showcases the views of young people on the theme of Britain after Brexit. The event is titled ‘Our Nation’s Future: Loughborough Youth Creative Visions’.

Loughborough University to host European Under-17 finals

UEFA and The Football Association have named the venues which will host the UEFA European Under-17 Championship final tournament in May next year, with Loughborough one of six venues chosen.

Loughborough alumnus named as Sir Mo Farah’s new coach

Loughborough University alumnus Gary Lough has been unveiled as Sir Mo Farah’s new coach, with the four time Olympic champion returning home to the UK after six years in America.