February 2016 press releases

University celebrates International Women’s Day

Loughborough University is opening its campus for a week long schedule of events to coincide with International Women’s Day, 8 March.

26 February 2016

Loughborough Lightning to play on opening day of Women’s Cricket Super League

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the playing schedule and team names for the six hosts that will compete in the inaugural Women’s Cricket Super League (WCSL).

25 February 2016

Tongan children given a voice in landmark study

A Loughborough professor is leading an international study to support Tonga in developing its first ever safeguarding policies for children and young people.

23 February 2016

First British snowboarding and ski brand made for women by women seeks to break gender stereotypes

Loughborough University graduates Susie Beere and Sophie Kelly have officially launched the first British snowboarding and ski brand designed specifically for women.

23 February 2016

No evidence of a decline in A-level maths standards since the 1990s

New research shows A-level maths standards have declined since the 1960s – but appear to have remained consistent over the last 20 years.

22 February 2016

Student aims to solve global warming by riding his bike

Sports Technology student Joe Porter has received a £10,000 grant for his idea, PowerRide, which aims to stem global warming.

16 February 2016

Risk of falling below decent living standard continues to rise, despite record employment, research reveals

Six in 10 households (2.6 million) are struggling to make ends meet, despite having someone in work.

15 February 2016

New technology could signal the end of laser attacks

A protective eye strip developed at Loughborough University to protect police from laser attacks has significantly reduced the use of lasers during riots in Northern Ireland where it is used.

15 February 2016

Loughborough University London student projects impress business leaders

A Loughborough University London project which challenges students to help solve real problems set direct by businesses has been praised by company partners.

12 February 2016

Generating fuel for life – Loughborough shares renewable energy expertise with India

Loughborough University engineering experts are helping to improve lives in India by sharing essential knowledge of how to turn waste into clean energy.

11 February 2016

Brilliant Birch inspires Loughborough Sport comeback

Loughborough Sport produced the comeback of all comebacks to book their place in the AJ Bell National Badminton League Finals Day with one fixture still to play.

9 February 2016

Rejuvenating the High Street through Art

It was a rather unusual day of business for Loughborough newsagent, Ashby Square News on Saturday (6 February 2016). The shop’s entire product range was rebranded as part of Loughborough University’s Market Town project, an innovative art programme that invited artists to reimagine the high street.

8 February 2016

First International Conference on Geographies of Migration and Mobility set to take place at Loughborough University

With migration continuing to dominate the national media headlines and the agenda of politicians, Loughborough University is set to host an international conference to examine the issues around the subject from an academic perspective.

5 February 2016

New centre places Loughborough at heart of UK aerospace engineering and technology development

The Business Minister, Anna Soubry MP, has today announced £9.8 million of funding towards the establishment of a new facility that will position Loughborough University as a primary UK hub for aerospace engineering and technology.

5 February 2016

LU Arts to host seminar on the impact of the digital economy on communities

Loughborough University Arts is hosting a seminar which examines the positive impact of the digital economy on communities.

4 February 2016

University student recognised as engineering rising star

Loughborough University student, Miranda Rupp, has been awarded a Diamond Jubilee Scholarship from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

2 February 2016

PhD graduate encourages us to grow, connect and share with new venture

Loughborough Design School graduate, Dr Rose Deakin is on a mission to reconnect communities through the joy of growing with her new venture, The Crop Club.

1 February 2016

Loughborough launches first ever ‘Consent Week’

This week, Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) is launching the first ever ‘Consent Week’ in partnership with University academic experts in the field.

1 February 2016

Loughborough Lightning top Netball Superleague after Super Saturday

Loughborough Lightning got their 2016 Vitality Netball Superleague campaign off to the perfect start on Super Saturday as they secured a convincing 65-34 victory over Yorkshire Jets to go top of the league.

1 February 2016