October 2023 press releases

Campaigners launch graphic video to combat image-based sexual abuse

A hard-hitting video has been created as part of a campaign against image-based sexual abuse.

Coffy: how Blaxploitation star Pam Grier helped lead the way for strong resilient women in film

When Pam Grier’s breakthrough movie Coffy was released in 1973, American International Pictures was clearly confident that her eponymous character was a supercharged heroine who would excite filmgoers.

Every science lab should have an artist on the team – here’s why

I’ve been conducting scientific research with experts who specialise in advanced microscopy at Nottingham University for more than ten years. But I’m not a scientist – I’m an artist and lecturer in illustration.

Loughborough joins Turing University Network

Loughborough is delighted to announce it is joining the Turing University Network.

Paving the way for reintroducing beavers into England – new report

Returning beavers to England has as much to do with preparing the rural ecosystem as it does with priming the animals themselves.
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Experts in Sport: Technology in golf – all we need to know

After Europe regained the Ryder Cup over the US in stunning fashion, the technological planning of golf players’ technique and performance is likely up for debate among avid recreational players.

How Europe’s authoritarian populists maintain the illusion of a free press

Authoritarian leaders might be good at damaging democracy, but unless they are pure dictators they often still need to worry about winning elections. In the last few years, Europe has seen the rise of a number of authoritarian populists who rely on winning mass support among ordinary people – as opposed to just rigging the vote.
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Holly by Stephen King: a timely work of crime fiction about not judging a book by its cover

At the age of 76, with nearly 70 novels and short story collections behind him, American author Stephen King shows few signs of slowing down. His latest novel Holly, hefty in scale and elaborate in plotting, is the work of an energetic writer, not one who is getting tired.

A year of events to celebrate Canterbury’s forgotten daughter, Ahra Behn

A new project celebrating Aphra Behn, Canterbury’s most famous but most forgotten daughter, was launched last week, sparking a year’s worth of exciting events and activities.

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Project aims to help identify motorists with dementia who are unfit to drive

A new Loughborough University-led project aims to develop an effective screening test to identify individuals in the early stages of dementia who are unfit to drive.

Loughborough researchers behind “first of its kind” AI tool that aims to cut time needed to survey and maintain RAAC

A “first of its kind” AI tool, that aims to cut the amount of time and resources needed to survey and maintain Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in buildings nationally, has been developed by researchers at Loughborough University.
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Loughborough academics support “cutting-edge” project intent on improving home energy performance

Academics at Loughborough University will be supporting a newly funded project intent on helping improve the energy performance of our homes.
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The ‘male menopause’ – what you need to know

East Midlands Ambulance Service is reportedly giving men up to a year of paid leave for “andropause related issues”, which some are calling the “male menopause”.
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Scientists explain unique formation of ancient algae that evolved photosynthesis and oxygenated our planet

Scientists have for the first time revealed how blue-green algae – visible as the slippery ‘green slime’ in stagnant water, riverbeds, and seashores – weaves itself into large web-like structures.

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Labour’s plan to focus on early maths is solid – gaps in achievement start even before primary school

Politicians in the UK have maths on the mind. The Conservatives intend to extend compulsory maths education for young people until 18.
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Loughborough University partners with Darktrace to deliver new AI and cyber security focused doctoral research posts

Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, is partnering with Loughborough University to provide funding, resources and expertise for five new Doctoral Researcher posts at the university. This will focus on cross-disciplinary research in the intersection of artificial intelligence and cyber security, helping to ensure a future pipeline of talent in two vital areas for the UK’s tech and innovation economy.

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Experts in Sport: Strategies for weight management – simplifying small changes

In a culture fixated on weight loss and management, we often overcomplicate the topic more than necessary. But how can we achieve and maintain long-term changes to our lifestyle and habits for good?

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The book that haunts me – seven experts on the scariest thing they’ve ever read

A truly scary story never really leaves you. It lurks in long evening shadows, calls out through mysterious bumps in the night and blows down your neck whenever you feel a sudden shiver.
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Loughborough University’s cutting-edge sports research with adidas wins best UK industry-academia partnership

Loughborough University’s twenty-year partnership with global sports brand adidas was announced the winner of the 2023 Royal Academy of Engineering Bhattacharyya Award in recognition of their stellar academia–industry collaboration.

Doing laundry by hand sheds just as many microfibres as machine washing – new research

Between 6,500 and 87,000 tonnes of microfibres are shed during domestic laundering every year in the UK. Many of these minuscule fibres end up in rivers and oceans, with devastating consequences for aquatic animals and environments.

Youth project with morality at its core aims to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour

A unique youth-focused initiative aims to provide young people with a “moral compass” to help them make important life decisions.

Dame Katherine Grainger officially opens £9m sustainable SportPark expansion on Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park

Dame Katherine Grainger, Chair of UK Sport and one of Britain’s most decorated female Olympians of all time and the first British woman to win medals at five successive Olympic Games, has officially opened SportPark Pavilion 4 on Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP).