October 2019 news
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Alumnus scores as new Welsh Rugby Union President
Gerald Davies has been elected as the President of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), taking up the prestigious role on 17 November.
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Diaper lands key role for Tokyo 2020
Nik Diaper, Loughborough University’s Head of Para Sport, will join The British Paralympic Association (BPA) on secondment for Tokyo 2020.
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How can sport balance risk and player welfare?
The physical risks undertaken by athletes are increasingly becoming a key talking point, as player welfare comes to the fore at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the Premier League and during this summer's Ashes series.
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Lightning overpowered by Harlequins at home
It was a game of two halves for Lightning as after a dominant first half they could not hold off Harlequins for the full 80 minutes.
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Lightning name line-up to face Harlequins Women
Lightning will make three changes to their starting line-up for this weekend’s Tyrrells Premier 15s clash versus last season’s finalists, Harlequins Women.
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Loughborough University strikes deal with Liverpool FC
Loughborough University has reached a new agreement with Liverpool Football Club, which will see the Premier League side play academy matches on campus.
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Loughborough joins forces with Asia counterparts
Loughborough University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korea Paralympic Committee Icheon Training Centre (KPC) as a commitment to developing research into Para sports science.
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National Tennis Academy opens its doors at Loughborough
The Loughborough University National Tennis Academy has officially opened its doors to the next generation of talented British tennis players.
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Research article cites Loughborough as top performing university for sociology of sport
A new research article has demonstrated that Loughborough University is No. 1 in the world for the sociology of sport.
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Lightning take the sting out of Wasps tail
It’s back-to-back wins for the Lightning in the TP15s after following up last weeks 91-10 hammering of Firwood Waterloo with a comprehensive 35-15 away win at Wasps.
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Holywell Fitness Centre reopens its doors after £1m investment
Loughborough University’s Holywell Fitness Centre has officially reopened its doors following a £1m redevelopment.
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Experts in Sport: Let’s talk about the menstrual cycle
The menstrual cycle has for too long been a taboo subject when it comes to sport.
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Hunter returns to the Lightning line-up
England international Sarah Hunter returns to the Lightning line-up ahead of their clash with Wasps this Saturday.
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New research reveals the key to resilience in elite level sport
As England prepare for their World Cup quarter-final tie with Australia, the ability to cope under pressure is sure to be front of mind for Head Coach Eddie Jones and his backroom team.
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Loughborough Professor publishes book on sports economics
Loughborough University Professor Paul Downward has published The SAGE Handbook of Sports Economics.
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Loughborough University to host the world’s first Elite Athlete Wellbeing Management Program
The world’s first Elite Athlete Wellbeing Management program to be held in the UK will be hosted at Loughborough University.
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Lightning players receive England call-up
Six Loughborough Lightning players have been called up to the England Women U20s squad for the 2019/20 season.
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Loughborough Lightning Netball are crowned 2019 Fast 5 All-Star Champions
Loughborough Lightning were named British Fast5 All-Stars champions on Saturday night after a sensational 61 – 35 win over reigning champions, Wasps.
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Lightning look to get back to winning ways
Loughborough Lightning will look to secure a second win of the season this Saturday as they welcome Firwood Waterloo ladies to Loughborough University.
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EU grant awarded to Loughborough University
Loughborough University has been awarded a share of a £400,000 EU research grant to investigate the prevalence of sporting-related match-fixing.
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Femi Akinsanya named as the new director of athletics at Loughborough University
Loughborough University has announced Femi Akinsanya as its new Director of Athletics.
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Bayman confirms full Fast5 line-up
Loughborough Lightning Head Coach, Sara Bayman, has today confirmed her full squad ahead of this weekend’s British Fast5 All-Stars competition.
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Loughborough Rugby reveals plans for centenary year
Loughborough Rugby has outlined a series of celebratory events to mark its centenary during the 2019/2020 academic year.
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Lightning name their side to take on Saracens Women
Loughborough Lightning will hand a debut to 17 year-old Morwenna Talling as they welcome reinging TP15 champions Saracens Women to Loughborough University this Saturday.
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How will Brexit impact the Premier League?
As the British government braces itself to leave the European Union on October 31st - unless something different happens before the end of the month - question marks remain over the true lasting impact, if any at all, that this will have on UK businesses and its assets.
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Harten Returns To Lightning For Fast5
Loughborough Lightning is excited to welcome England stalwart Jo Harten back to the side for this year’s annual British Fast5 All-Stars Competition.
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Loughborough student wins silver at Commonwealth Judo Championships
Second-year Human Biology student, Annie Boby, has won silver in both Junior and Senior categories at the Commonwealth Judo Championships in Walsall.