December 2014 press releases
Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Parks partnership helps launch MeArm – a mini robotic arm for the masses
A pocket size robot arm to make robotics, electronics and programming accessible to the masses has smashed its Kickstarter goal. A miniaturised version of an industrial robot arm, MeArm is simple enough to build and use with primary school children, but also enables advanced levels of robotics education.
Issued on 23 December 2014
REF 2014: Updated methodology positions Loughborough as a top-10 university in England
The Times Higher Education has ranked Loughborough University 14th in the UK and 9th amongst English universities in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) for research intensity.
Issued on 19 December 2014
Competition highlights talented school poets
A poetry competition organised by Loughborough University has highlighted the writing talent of students in schools across the East Midlands.
Issued on 19 December 2014
School of Business and Economics secures Triple Crown accreditation with EQUIS
The School of Business and Economics has been re-accredited by EQUIS for a further three years.
Issued on 19 December 2014
Winners of Loughborough University photography competition announced
Stunning landscapes, ancient monuments and museum exhibitions all featured in the entries to the Loughborough University photography competition.
Issued on 18 December 2014
Large increase in research judged to be ‘world-leading’ at Loughborough University
Two-thirds of Loughborough academics deliver internationally leading research – 17th highest proportion in the sector, out of 154 universities
Issued on 18 December 2014
New network shines spotlight on Loughborough’s rich history and heritage
A new collaborative venture, the Loughborough History and Heritage Network, will be launched on Thursday 18 December.
Issued on 16 December 2014
Honorary degrees to be presented at Loughborough University’s winter degree ceremonies
At its winter degree ceremonies on 15 December, Loughborough University will award honorary degrees to Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer, and Simon Denyer, Joint Chief Executive Officer at digital media company Perform.
Issued on 10 December 2014
Loughborough awarded £5 million to develop state-of-the-art STEM facilities
Loughborough University has been awarded £5 million to enhance its teaching and learning facilities for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Issued on 8 December 2014
Loughborough University to host English Artistic Gymnastics Championships
The country’s top gymnasts are set to compete at Loughborough University next March at the 2015 English Artistic Championships.
Issued on 8 December 2014
Sport and students union activities at Loughborough rated highly in Which? University survey
Loughborough University has been rated highly for sport and students’ union activities in the Which? University student survey, published on 5 December.
Issued on 5 December 2014
Countdown is on to Loughborough’s winter woolly world record attempt
There are just a few days left to dig out your Christmas jumpers for the winter woolly world record fundraising event at Loughborough University on Wednesday 10 December.
Issued on 5 December 2014
National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine accredited as International Olympic Committee research centre
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) has been named as an International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health – one of just nine around the world.
Issued on 3 December 2014
New research project seeking participants for a study on genetics and health
Researchers are seeking participants for a new study aiming to provide a greater understanding about the interaction between exercise and genetics in regards to appetite and gastrointestinal hormones.
Issued on 2 December 2014
£0.5 million scholarship package announced for Loughborough University in London
Loughborough University is investing over £0.5m to support students studying at Loughborough University in London in 2015.
Issued on 1 December 2014