October 2016 press releases
Revolutionary switch design could significantly reduce rail service disruption caused by points failures
Loughborough University’s Control Systems Group has today announced that a consortium led by Ricardo Rail Ltd will develop the first installation of a radical new track switch product.
27 October 2016
Universities Minister officially opens new multi million pound learning facility at Loughborough University
Jo Johnson MP – Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation – was joined by Loughborough MP Nicky Morgan at Loughborough University this week (24th October) to officially open a major new learning and teaching facility.
25 October 2016
Community groups invited to bid for University funding
Community groups are being offered the chance to bid for funding through the University’s annual Donations Fund Programme.
24 October 2016
Local businesses invited to attend workplace health seminar
Local businesses are invited to attend an exclusive breakfast seminar on workplace health next month.
21 October 2016
Loughborough University and Santander Universities UK confirm new agreement
Loughborough University and Santander Universities UK have today signed a new agreement worth £435,000 to support a further three year partnership.
19 October 2016
Loughborough Lightning victorious on opening night of National Badminton League
Playing under their new name, Loughborough Lightning badminton franchise scored a decisive opening night victory in the AJ Bell National Badminton League, away at Surrey Smashers.
18 October 2016
Expert Interview Opportunity: Toddlers and fussy eating
Dr Emma Haycraft, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, is available for interviews today following the report by University College London that states fussy-eating in toddlers is 'not the fault of parents'.
14 October 2016
Media materials: Jessica Ennis-Hill
Jessica Ennis-Hill has announced her retirement from athletics.
13 October 2016
Times Higher Education ‘Table of Tables’ consolidates Loughborough’s top ten university ranking
Loughborough University has risen six places to 6th in this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) ‘Table of Tables’, published today (12 October).
12 October 2016
Olympic legend opens building dedicated to improving the nation’s health
Five-time Olympic champion Sir Steve Redgrave officially opened the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine building at Loughborough University this week.
12 October 2016
Advanced Technology Innovation Centre drives rapid growth
The latest development on Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park, the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre (ATIC), has achieved over 95% occupancy within a year of its launch. With strong demand for start-up space and more developed companies rapidly expanding, ATIC is already playing a vital role in driving local economic growth.
6 October 2016
Reimagining China’s Terracotta Warriors exhibition coming to Loughborough University London
A unique exhibition of sculptures based on China’s world famous Terracotta Warriors has opened next to our Loughborough University London campus.
5 October 2016