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Beating the heat: England official prepares for FIFA World Cup 2026 with Loughborough Sport

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FIFA Men’s World Cup expansion risks making 2026 tournament “most polluting ever”, report warns

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England's toughest challenge at the 2026 World Cup may not be another team – it could be the heat, expert explains

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“World Cup late nights could lead to ‘dangerous’ sleepy driving,” sleep science expert warns

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Loughborough University joins new Defence Universities Alliance to support technological research

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“I’m so excited to compete for Gibraltar” – Asia Kent targets Commonwealth Games success

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“It’ll be amazing to complete the medal set”: Loughborough’s Dobson eyes Commonwealth glory

Can we map The Odyssey? How ancient geographers and modern researchers have traced Odysseus’s travels

Expert comments

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Why the Venezuela Earthquake caused so much destruction, from an earthquake engineering expert

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“Policy change takes time - the strongest effects of a social media ban will be felt by the next generation,” says online safety expert.

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“World Cup late nights could lead to ‘dangerous’ sleepy driving,” sleep science expert warns

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Child drownings spike during heatwaves – and it’s a serious climate justice issue

Featured experts

Andrew Peck

Cyber resilience PhD researcher

Dr Anna Fitzpatrick

Dr Anna Fitzpatrick

Lecturer in Performance Analysis and Skill Acquisition

Dr Johan Rewilak

Dr Johan Rewilak

Senior Lecturer in Sport Management

Dr Matt Maley

Senior Lecturer in Environmental Physiology and Ergonomics

The Conversation

Read the latest thought leadership pieces our academics and Doctoral Researchers have written for The Conversation.

Can we map The Odyssey? How ancient geographers and modern researchers have traced Odysseus’s travels

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Heatwaves: expert tips on redesigning UK homes to cope with hotter temperatures

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How the US has celebrated its independence over the years

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What the World Cup hydration breaks reveal about who governs men’s football

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Heatwaves: expert tips on redesigning UK homes to cope with hotter temperatures

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Updated guidance to help tackle overheating risk in homes, new report reveals

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Why the Venezuela Earthquake caused so much destruction, from an earthquake engineering expert

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How installation art can make plastic waste more tangible

Sport

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“I’m so excited to compete for Gibraltar” – Asia Kent targets Commonwealth Games success

Technology

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Loughborough University joins new Defence Universities Alliance to support technological research

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