April 2017 press releases

Will Edwards

Edwards signs full-time England Rugby contract

Loughborough University Maths student Will Edwards has today signed a full-time professional contract with the England Sevens squad, marking the next step in his blossoming rugby career.
For and Against

Loughborough festival explores relationship between art, politics, and the pamphlet

A two-day festival in Loughborough will look at the role of the pamphlet as both an art form and an influential means of political communication.
Man measuring the size of his stomach

People with a normal BMI who carry weight around the middle at greatest risk of death

People with a normal BMI who carry their weight around the middle are at the highest risk of death from any cause compared to those who are overweight or obese but carry their weight elsewhere, Loughborough research has found.
Students studying together

Loughborough top ten again in national ranking of 129 universities

Loughborough has consolidated its position as one of the best universities in the country with another top ten ranking in The Complete University Guide 2018.
Adam Peaty swimming

Peaty powers to double gold at British Swimming Championships

Olympic Champion Adam Peaty put on a swimming masterclass for the adorning crowd at the British Swimming Championships over the last two days as he won not one, but two titles, nearly breaking his own world record in the process.
Runner on treadmill during study

What’s the best technique for running a marathon? Loughborough University research provides the answers

Research from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences has shown that good running technique is both beneficial and important for running economy and distance running performance.
Students enjoying lunch together

Independent study shows Loughborough University provides ‘Best Return on Investment in the Country’

Loughborough offers students the best return on their investment in the UK having been named the ‘Best Value University in the Country’ in a new independent study.
Students studying together

Loughborough brings home two golds from Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2017

Loughborough University has won two Whatuni 2017 Student Choice Awards, picking up the top accolade for Best University Facilities and the new Giving Back category.
Soldier receiving treatment

Loughborough University and MOD join forces to tackle tendon injuries in the armed forces

Loughborough University has joined forces with the Ministry of Defence to try and help UK military personnel with tendon injuries.
Row of books

Competition gives aspiring poets a chance to be published

Loughborough University is offering budding poets the chance to have their work published.

Jon Walker with members of the community

Community groups invited to bid for funding through Open Fund

Community groups are being offered the chance to receive funding through the University’s Community Donations Fund Programme.
Beth Cobden

Loughborough Lightning in seventh heaven as they top the Superleague table

Loughborough Lightning have moved clear at the top of the Vitality Netball Superleague table after recording their seventh consecutive win of the 2017 season.
Enterprise Awards 2017

Enterprise Awards 2017: Voting opens for Loughborough University’s annual celebration of academic and entrepreneurial excellence

The innovative research and creative focus of Loughborough University’s most inventive individuals are being celebrated again at this year’s Enterprise Awards – with the public voting now open.
Brexit broken down

Brexit broken down: Real time analysis of negotiations, decisions and their impact

A new project to deliver blow-by-blow analysis of the UK’s Brexit negotiations will begin this month and aims to make sense of each stage of the United Kingdom’s complex departure from the European Union.
Businesswoman working

The Internet is not a level playing field for running a successful business… especially if you are a woman

Women who run online businesses are less likely to be given funding or be taken seriously despite expectations that the Internet would level the entrepreneurial playing field.

St Petersburg bombing: A call to arms for disbanded Jihadi fighters by Islamic State’s wannabe successors?

Russia has officially confirmed it is treating the April 3, bombing of St Petersburg subway as an act of terrorism, writes Dr Lewis Herrington - an expert in international security at Loughborough University.