News from 2026

A group of students stood in front of a solar panel

Researchers turn solar heat into green hydrogen in East Midlands Freeport Design and Build Challenge

First-year doctoral researchers from EnerHy, the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training, have developed an innovative system that turns solar heat into green hydrogen.

Professor Sandie Dann

Loughborough professor awarded a National Teaching Fellowship from Advance HE

Professor Sandie Dann, Head of Chemistry at Loughborough University, has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship by Advance HE, one of the highest honours for excellence in higher education teaching in the UK.
people pose for a photograph at the Royal Society of Chemistry event

National Biomaterials Chemistry group wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prize

A team featuring a Loughborough academic has been named the winner of the Inspirational Committee Award by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) for developing a sector-wide programme that builds community.