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3D concrete printing
Revolutionising the construction industry

A safer construction industry
ConCA accident causality framework has far-reaching impacts on construction health and safety

Acoustic damping systems for leaner and greener aero gas turbine combustion systems
Ensuring Rolls-Royce product compliance with future emissions and efficiencies legislation

Enabling modern communication systems
Understanding the characteristics of metamaterials underpins the development of novel antennas

Protecting marine mammals
Underwater acoustics expertise prevents by-catch of cetaceans whilst supporting fisheries

Reducing compulsive exercise among eating disorder patients
Developing the world’s first clinical tool to assess and treat compulsive exercise disorder

Future-proofing global water and energy supplies
Informing freshwater management strategy and policy worldwide

CommAgility - world-leading developer of mobile technology
Award-winning mobile telecoms company is a world-leading developer of embedded signal processing and radio modules

Future-proofing NHS hospitals
Design and Delivery of Robust Hospital Environments in a Changing Climate

Developing AI to enhance process plant safety
Revolutionising design check procedures in the process industries

Developing football players and coaches
Loughborough research has major impact on the training of football players and their coaches.

Reducing non-domestic waste water bills and lowering flood risk
Dynamic Flow Technologies Limited

Driving UK high street recovery through consumer-based research
Our experts are developing evidence-based strategies to boost the resurgence in town centres

Fault diagnosis in unmanned aerial vehicles
Fast binary decision algorithms enable real-time in-flight diagnosis

Effective low energy buildings
Improvements in natural ventilation systems and reduced energy consumption

Enhancing industrial electronic soldering methods
Innovative efficiencies in the design of electronic products and their manufacturing processes

Next-generation low carbon vehicles
Improving low carbon vehicle technologies to marry green credentials with vehicle performance

Re-engineering the football
Revolutionising the design, testing and manufacture of cutting-edge sports equipment

EMOTIVE
Measuring emotion in social media to aid security monitoring

Enhancing new product development
Providing essential information on the use of sketches, drawings, models and prototypes during new product development

Enriching the lives of modern Quakers
Research exploring the history of the Quakers is transforming our understanding of the role of women

Improving HDV exhaust system efficiencies
A Loughborough-based lab will play a key role in developing word-leading NOx reduction technologies

Improving domestic energy use
Loughborough experts support ETI’s drive to improve domestic energy use

Developing a knowledge management strategy to improve organisational efficiency
Loughborough experts support ETI’s evolving knowledge management strategy

Facilitating change in complex social and commercial settings
Developing a new framework for validating, and improving, organisational change initiatives

Influencing reforms of financial regulation
Enhancing effectiveness, structure and consumer protection in financial regulation

Protecting the environment and sustaining water supplies
Research is safeguarding endangered habitats and securing freshwater sources long-term

International sport – influencing gender equity and anti-doping
Evaluation of sport governance policy and practice leads to important changes

Project HOTFIRE - the drive for greener cars
Developing a downsized, fuel efficient, low emissions, high power output car engine

Award-winning graduate designer of innovative products and furniture
Hugh Leader-Williams

Improving airfield safety worldwide
Aircraft accident modelling, developed by Loughborough experts, makes global air travel safer.

Improving athlete performance through sports clothing
Using environmental ergonomics and physiology to improve sports clothing design

Improving the quality of the UK NHS healthcare estate
Research contributed to the improvements in the management of NHS premises.

Influencing creative practice world-wide
Research into the relation between humans and objects is inspiring theatre practice around the world

Innovation in food waste processing
Loughborough experts are transforming how Unilever manages waste.

Innovative world-leading street trials bikes
Inspired Bicycles

Improving vehicle handling for Jaguar Land Rover drivers
Developing vehicle control systems to regulate handling and maintain vehicle stability

European Marine Energy Centre
Enhancing marine energy technologies

Guttridge Ltd
Capturing technical knowledge and improving quotations

Nissan Technical Centre Europe
Novel driving position underpins compact environmentally friendly vehicle designs

REPL
Innovative product development enhances brand and secures success

Scitek Consultants Ltd
Developing high-value products to complement an established business offering

SDB Contractors
Lean construction enables growth during turbulent times

SE Controls
Developing expertise in control system design and thermal modelling

LGC
Developing advanced biometal imaging technology

Managing radioactive waste safely
Loughborough contributes to international radioactive waste management policy

Manufacture of human stem cells to improve health and quality of life
Developing manufacturing systems to enable large scale production of human stem cells for therapeutic use

Multi-disciplinary and multi-scale systems
Using model-based systems engineering and advanced visualisation techniques to synthesise complex information

Next generation noise control
A new generation of sound barrier with improved environmental benefits and reduced costs

Reducing NHS costs and improving patient care
Revolutionising the design and use of ambulance and vehicle equipment

Improving open access to research publications
Influencing national and international policies on open access

Optical Engineering Research Group
Collaborative cutting-edge research revolutionises duel fuel engines – saving money and protecting the environment

PERFORMS – improving the diagnosis of breast cancer
Online self-assessment and training resource for breast screening radiologists

Pioneering fuel cell technology
Loughborough research initiates global spin-out company and creates a new technology sector

Improving police efficiency and effectiveness
Mobile technologies transform informational processes in UK and international police forces

Advanced polymers
World-leading research revolutionises polymer manufacturing – providing stronger more sustainable materials

Powertrain refinements
Innovative power train solutions result in improved vehicle refinement and better energy efficiency

Predicting PV performance
Knowing how a PV panel will perform underpins the uptake of this vital technology

Improving library and archive preservation management
Developing policy and strategy for physical and digital preservation of information archives

Preserving world-famous heritage and art
Laser cleaning has helped preserve world-famous artefacts from Ancient Greece to modern sculpture

Extracting critical information from sensor measurements
Developing signal processing algorithms to enhance radar and communications capabilities

Research-based performance bridges socio-political divisions
Man of the Heart celebrates the life of a renowned Bengali saint

Revolutionising design planning and management
Since 2008 projects valued at £20bn have been improved using the ADePT method

Revolutionising landslide detection and early warning
Slope ALARMS detect impending landslides and provide early warnings

Transforming river management practices
Research supports the conservation and administration of aquatic ecosystems

The UK’s leading website for students seeking placements
RMP Enterprise

Road safety data knowledge base
Confirmed by the European Commission as a new standard tool for the EU

Cutting-edge research revolutionises aircraft engine design
An ongoing partnership with Rolls-Royce is developing more fuel efficient and less polluting engine technology

Changing attitudes and systems in safety management
The Loughborough Safety Climate Assessment Toolkit improves safety across a range of sectors

Improving performance in Security Analytics
Academic research is transforming analytical practice in security

Pioneering research underpins national policy on sedentary behaviour
Childhood sedentary behaviour can have long-term effects on our health

An exciting online writing platform for budding – and established – creatives
The Student Wordsmith

Growth of shared service centres
Influencing policy, practice and professional education

Predicting the occurrence and behaviour of large waves
Modelling oceanic waves to enhance marine and naval practices

Exploring the potential of solar nano-grids in developing countries
Communal solar power systems could make clean energy available to millions of people

Reducing infections and monitoring stress in athletes
Improving the practice of sport science support personnel, coaches and athletes

Improving the processing and performance of materials
New methods to better explain the behaviour of specialist materials

Toyota Retail System
Transforming the world’s largest automotive manufacturer’s approach to customer engagement

Transforming both wired and wireless technologies
Innovative wireless solutions for monitoring and control technologies.

Transforming global steel operations
Our expertise has helped Baosteel save $19M and reduce CO2 emissions by almost 600,000 tons

Biomechanics of twisting somersaults
Understanding the biomechanics of twisting somersaults enhances coaching and performance

Vehicle marking research
Aiming to improve road and public safety through UK and international standardised design and implementation

Optimising vibro-impact systems
Developing safer and more efficient hand-held tools for industrial operators

Improving wheelchair athletes’ performance
Optimising wheelchair configurations and enhancing training strategies