June 2021 press releases

Researchers probe electricity grid resilience using advanced batteries

A new research partnership will show how advanced lead batteries can support electricity grid energy storage and plug-in to more renewable and other storage requirements for low carbon energy systems.

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Textiles student creates playful installation for children with multi-sensory impairments as part of her final-year project

A final-year Textiles student has created an interactive play experience for children with special educational needs.

Loughborough Lightning lifting the trophy

Loughborough Lightning crowned 2021 VNSL champions

Loughborough Lightning made history on Sunday night claiming their first ever Vitality Netball Superleague title with a triumphant 49 - 32 victory over Team Bath.

Breakthrough in 3D scanning means results are 4500% more accurate

Scientists have created a new method for increasing the precision of 3D body scans by 4500%.
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Loughborough football merger creates new Lightning team

Two of Loughborough’s top-performing women’s football sides have merged to create a brand-new Lightning football team.

Loughborough receives international recognition for pioneering building project

A landmark building scheme has scooped a prestigious global award at a virtual ceremony.
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Bumble’s week off: employees suffering from burnout need more than an extra holiday

After a busy year involving a rise in customers, a stock market debut and all the pressures that come with a global pandemic, the dating app Bumble recently announced that all staff would be given a week off work.
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Did England's World Cup 2018 shoot-out win lift the penalty hoodoo? (VIDEO)

As England step up preparations for this evening’s Euro 2020 last-16 match against Germany, the eyes of the nation – and the world – will be on London's Wembley Stadium.

Loughborough-led project to help guide national rollout of Electric Vehicle chargepoints

A new Loughborough University-led study will be examining the use of existing Electric Vehicle (EV) chargepoint networks to help guide their widespread introduction across the UK.