August 2023 press releases

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Researchers discover evolutionary evidence in ultra marathon runners

The brains of ultra marathon runners taking part in gruelling long-distance races may hold clues about our evolutionary past, a new study has found.

Loughborough research on driver vision leads to Europe-wide safety changes to HGV design

Research by Loughborough University has led to the creation of a new European standard for HGV design which will help prevent hundreds of people from being killed or seriously injured each year.

Women’s World Cup: how better sports diplomacy can help women’s football grow

The 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup is set to be the biggest yet. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the event is projected to have over a million spectators and 2 billion television and digital viewers.
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Loughborough research helps protect 50 million young people in sport

Research conducted by Loughborough University has assisted global sports organisations in keeping over 50 million young people safe when playing sport.

Experts in Sport: Injury prevention and management in women’s football

As the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup makes waves around the world, the Experts in Sport podcast continues to highlight the many factors present in women’s football.

Experts in Sport: The future of women's sport

As the 2023 Women’s World Cup draws to a thrilling close, Loughborough University’s Experts in Sport podcasts concludes its ‘Women in Sport’ series with a look towards the future.
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Student designs sun cream monitor that takes the guesswork out of protecting kids' skin

Parents and guardians may soon bid farewell to the nagging worry of missed spots when applying sun cream to their children's skin, thanks to an invention by a Loughborough University student.

Recent Loughborough graduate Ben Pattison following his bronze medal win in the 800m meters. Image provided by PA / Alamy.

World Championships sees incredible success for Loughborough University athletes

Loughborough University athletes are returning home as heroes after producing some extraordinary performances at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

Experts in Sport: Metaverse topic

Experts in Sport: How will the Metaverse impact the sport industry?

The metaverse continues to be a decisive area in the ever-evolving world of technology, yet questions remain as to how the sport industry can capitalise on new virtual reality spaces.

How populism interfered with science communication during Covid – new study

“I don’t wear masks like him,” said Donald Trump of presidential candidate Joe Biden in 2020. “Every time you see him, he’s got a mask. He could be speaking 200ft away from them, and he shows up with the biggest mask I’ve ever seen.”

Testing the impact of extreme weather on urban sleep quality – new project

With global temperatures set to increase, a team of researchers at Loughborough University is looking at the impact of extreme weather on sleep.