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Volume

Welcome to our online magazine, bringing together inspiring stories, showcasing our researchers' knowledge, sharing our students' experiences and providing an insight into life at our Loughborough and London campuses.

How do you tackle a pandemic?

Together.

Chair of Council

Sir Peter Bonfield, Chair of Council and Senior Pro-Chancellor at Loughborough University to be succeeded by Christine Hodgson CBE.

Can you really outrun cancer?

Meet the woman who is creating novel 3D models to try and find out

What is open research?

Can it enhance transparency, collaborative endeavours and research impact?

Harnessing The Sun

For the first time ever, from July to September this year, renewable energy sources provided more electricity to UK homes and businesses than fossil fuels.

Inside The Bubble

How is social media shaping our opinions?

‘He just pulled my hand in to his lap’

What it’s really like to be assaulted on the London Underground

Real Life Iron Man

World’s fastest jet-powered suit demonstration at Loughborough University Design Show.

Revolutionising how emergency services tackle life threatening incidents

Research led by Loughborough University seeks to tackle how emergency services should tackle nuclear incidents.

Robots At Your Service

Transforming the future of frontline service.

The tennis revolution taking place in Loughborough

And the vision that intends to keep British tennis at the top.

Key workers and vulnerable people struggled to buy basic goods when restrictions and panic buying hit supermarkets – new survey

22 May 2020

Being part of positive groups boosts resilience amongst RAF personnel, study finds

21 May 2020

Global warming now pushing heat into territory humans cannot tolerate

21 May 2020

Survey launched in a bid to understand how coronavirus restrictions affect osteoarthritis risk in over 60s

20 May 2020

Mar

Loughborough Works (online exhibition)

Apr

Getting your business online: An eight week online programme

24 Apr 2020 - 19 Jun 2020

Jul

Inspiring Minds Online: STEM taster event

More news and events

World-leading

Research

One of the top 20 research-led universities in the country, Loughborough is renowned for the relevance of its work, driven by society’s need for solutions to real-life issues.

Business and enterprise

Collaborations

Develop your organisation by partnering us in research, consultancy, new technologies and services and recruiting high calibre students and graduates for placements or employment.

World-class

Sport

Unrivalled sporting reputation offering excellence in research and teaching, and opportunities from recreational activities up to the highest levels of elite performance.