July 2016 press releases

Loughborough University research pinpoints most dangerous HGV designs

HGVs with high cabs have the most blind spots and pose the greatest risk to vulnerable road users, research by Loughborough University has found.

29 July 2016

Government official unveils IOC accreditation plaque at National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine

The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) has been officially recognised as an International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health – one of nine worldwide.

28 July 2016

Intense exercise during school day can boost adolescent brain function, study shows

Sprint-based exercises introduced during the school day can sharpen pupil minds in the classroom, new research reveals.

22 July 2016

High childcare costs hit working parents’ living standards, research reveals

New research from Loughborough University published today (20 July) reveals that childcare costs are leaving working couples £2,600 a year short of a decent living standard.

20 July 2016

First details of 2016 School Games at Loughborough University revealed

The first exciting details of the 2016 School Games National Finals – a major multi-sport event for elite young athletes - that will take place at Loughborough University from 1-4 September have been revealed today.

19 July 2016

Loughborough University secures 36th BUCS title

It’s finally official – Loughborough University is British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) champion for the 36th consecutive year.

15 July 2016

Struggling families crave stability in uncertain times, study shows

Over a third of families (more than 2 million households) in the UK are earning below the minimum income needed for an acceptable living standard.

15 July 2016

Super eight off to Rio

Double European 400m champion Martyn Rooney is one of the stars named in the Team GB athletics team heading for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, which get underway in just 23 days’ time.

14 July 2016

Loughborough University engineers selected to safeguard and develop China’s sustainable agriculture

A £1 million project to boost sustainable agriculture in China is being led by aerospace engineers at Loughborough University.

11 July 2016

Intelligent bee hive makes beekeeping easy

A self-monitoring hive that takes the hard work out of beekeeping could help reinvigorate the country’s declining honey bee population.

7 July 2016

Student’s solar powered livestock tag is first to remotely monitor flock welfare

An electronic tag that enables farmers to remotely manage livestock welfare via their smartphone could improve farming efficiency and reduce the number of deaths during birth.

6 July 2016

Student Street Support Scheme set to continue

The Student Street Support Scheme is set to continue in Loughborough.

4 July 2016