Wolfson School PhD Open Evening

Announcing the first Wolfson School PhD Open Evening taking place on 21 February

21 February 2018

Loughborough academic listed as a finalist for the 2018 FDM Everywoman in Technology awards

Dr Will Whittow has been listed as a finalist for the 2018 FDM Everywoman in Technology awards. Dr Whittow, senior lecturer at The Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering has been named as one of three finalists for ‘The Male Agent of Change’ award. This brand new award will be presented to a male recipient who has shown a commitment to encourage and champion women to progress in the world of technology.

9 January 2018

Loughborough engineering student wins innovative Siemens challenge

Last week, a Loughborough University student travelled to Sheffield to take part in the 48 hour Sir William Siemens Challenge: MindSphere Live. Rebecca McGrother, a Mechanical Engineering student, teamed up with students from Sheffield and Birmingham to ultimately win the top prize.

7 March 2018

Alumna crowdfunds for new collection of sports apparel

Alumna Mari Thomas has launched her debut sports clothing collection under her new brand, MAAREE, designed to give women stylish and supportive workout apparel.

9 April 2018

Graduate needs your vote to pitch sports bras to Sir Richard Branson

Alumna Mari Thomas needs your support for the chance to pitch her range of sports bras to Sir Richard Branson.

16 April 2018

Alumnus bags deal with Firebox.com after success on Channel 4 show

Loughborough alumnus Simon Lyons has bagged a deal with online retailer Firebox.com after appearing on Channel 4 last night (Monday) with his innovative product Mobu: The World’s Most Versatile Cable Clip.

25 April 2018

Loughborough University academics win acclaimed award for technology that reduces harmful diesel emissions

A Loughborough University professor and a research associate that have developed revolutionary emission technology have had their hard work acknowledged in the Autocar Awards 2018.

16 May 2018

Alcuris – a start-up success

“We soon will have more older people than children and more people at extreme old age than ever before.” World Health Organisation, 2011.

21 May 2018

Loughborough students nominated for most influential woman at university

Nine inspiring women who are current students at Loughborough have been nominated in The Tab’s ‘Top 100 most influential women at university’.

21 May 2018

Loughborough hosts Electronic Lifeguard Design Challenge

Loughborough University is hosting a design competition that hopes to improve water safety for both athletes and recreational swimmers.

21 May 2018

Youngsters learn the basics of rocket science

Schoolchildren were given the chance to become rocket scientists for the day when members of the Loughborough University’s Space Society held a one-off aeronautics session.

21 May 2018

Loughborough students put wheels in motion for international racing car competition

Engineering students from Loughborough University will be competing at Silverstone this summer for the 20th anniversary of the Formula Student competition.

21 May 2018

Loughborough student engineers announced as winners of competition

Four University students and one alumnus have been named winners of the Mentor30Engineers competition.

22 May 2018

Loughborough students’ idea to help improve pharmaceutical productivity

Four Loughborough PhD students have come up with an innovative idea to reduce production line downtime and improve pharmaceutical productivity.

23 May 2018

Mechanical Engineering alumni receives Queen's Birthday Honours

15 June 2018

Wolfson student winner of employability award at LSU awards night

A number of ambitious students have had their achievements in enterprise and career development recognised at a recent Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) awards evening.

26 June 2018

Wolfson academic discusses testing the 2018 World Cup football

As football fever continues with England’s knock-out match against Colombia tomorrow evening, a Loughborough academic has been discussing the testing of the 2018 World Cup football at Loughborough University.

2 July 2018

New £1m solar research network will be led by Loughborough University

Loughborough University will lead a new national solar energy research network aimed at advancing expertise and knowledge of solar technology to boost the renewable energy industry.

27 July 2018

Harry Leck Memorial Medal

Professor Philip Eames to be awarded the Harry Leck Memorial Medal

6 September 2018

Loughborough academic recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering

Professor Roy Kalawsky in the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering / Airbus Chair as a result of his ground breaking research in digital and data engineering information systems. Academy chairs are awarded to world-leading academics who have a reputation for the very best research.

31 May 2018

Loughborough celebrates new partnership with Bajaj Auto

Loughborough University has signed a three-year partnership with Bajaj Auto, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of motorcycles and three-wheeled vehicles.

5 September 2018

Student bags renowned European design award for unbeatable noughts and crosses robot

A Loughborough University student has won a sought-after award for creating an intelligent robot that can play – and never lose – noughts and crosses

10 October 2018

Exciting expert panel to lead discussion on food waste

Loughborough University is to welcome key policymakers, charities, business representatives and a Member of Parliament next month for an important discussion on food waste.

28 September 2018

Loughborough University crowned University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times

Loughborough has been named University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2019.

16 October 2018

Academic says being awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair is "career highlight"

A leading Loughborough University academic has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair.

18 October 2018

Academics to help develop building materials that generate power as part of £36m government-funded project

Three Loughborough University academics have received research funding as part of a £36m project that looks to accelerate market adoption of new solar-powered building design.

31 October 2018

Happy 100th Year Anniversary to the Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering programmes

Not only is 2018 the Year of Engineering but it's also the 100th Year Anniversary for the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering programmes at Loughborough University.

16 November 2018

From BOGOF offers to single-use packaging, expert panel discusses different food waste issues

Key policymakers, charities, business representatives and a Member of Parliament joined Loughborough academics on campus last month to discuss the main challenges of food waste.

13 November 2018

Undergraduate students recognised for academic excellence at celebratory event

Over 20 students were invited to an event at the University to celebrate their academic achievements.

11 December 2018