Research press releases

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A dash of salt could revolutionise drug delivery and bio-analysis, experts suggest after developing new mechanism that can trap submicron particles in minutes

A spoonful of sugar may make the medicine go down, but a new Loughborough-led study suggests a dash of salt is key to progressing important medical areas such as drug delivery and biological sample analysis.

Creating the next generation of Li ion batteries - new research

A breakthrough in the design of lithium ion batteries could lead to the next generation of safer more reliable solid-state power cells.
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Experts in Sport: Beat the heat at the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Next summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Japan are widely anticipated to be the hottest and potentially most humid to-date.

New project in Peru aims to reduce the impact of coronavirus as mothers struggle to feed their infants and young children

Mothers in some of the poorest communities in Peru are at risk of being unable to adequately feed their babies with nutritious foods because of the impact of coronavirus.

More years of obesity means higher risk of disease – new study

Blood pressure, cholesterol, and high blood sugar are worse for people who have been obese for longer, according to a new study.

Modelling shows sneezes and coughs are like “mini atomic bombs” and regularly exceed two metres

Keeping two metres apart might not be far enough to stop the spread of coronavirus from sneezes and coughs, according to a new study.

European Space Agency project will investigate how liquids behave in zero gravity

Understanding how liquids such as water, rocket fuel and blood behave in zero gravity is fundamental for improving conditions for astronauts and furthering space science research.

What a fear of maths does to children – new research

Maths anxiety is the feeling of tension and fear that many people experience when called on to work out a sum.

‘The asylum process broke my dream … now I have a new one.’ The refugee entrepreneurs

“This was never my plan. I love my country”. I was sat with Thomas (not his real name) in a bustling community centre where he volunteers with fellow refugees and asylum seekers. Thomas, in his 40s, is a tall, athletic man.
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IPC to provide free-to-air coverage of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in Sub-Saharan Africa

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is to provide free-to-air (FTA) coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of its efforts to raise awareness of Para sport and its athletes in the region.

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Only 12% of sexual offence victims feel police investigations are fair and proportionate, new study reveals

Only one in five victims of sexual offences in England and Wales were satisfied with their criminal justice experience, a new Loughborough-led study has revealed.

New £5m global initiative will challenge ideas of gender in disasters and conflicts

Loughborough has joined universities around the world to examine how gender influences the way disasters and conflicts are managed.
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IWBF appoints Loughborough University to lead on Classification research and development of a new Minimum Impairment Criteria (MIC) for wheelchair basketball

IWBF, the international governing body for the sport of wheelchair basketball, has collaborated with British Wheelchair Basketball to commission Loughborough University to undertake a research project on their new minimum impairment criteria (MIC).

Technology for screening fruit juice could provide rapid Covid screening

Loughborough University researchers are hoping a technology they developed to quickly screen liquids for microorganisms can be adapted to provide rapid testing for Covid-19.

Loughborough awarded £1m to research alternatives to single-use plastic packaging

Loughborough University has been awarded around £1m to help tackle waste plastic in the UK.
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UK Sport’s new leadership programme has Loughborough University backing

A new programme developed by UK Sport to increase female representation in high-performance coaching has the backing of leading sports specialists at Loughborough University.
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Loughborough University to play role in £1million+ Para Sport Against Stigma project that aims to change attitudes towards people with disabilities in Africa

A £1.89m collaborative project between Loughborough University, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the University of Malawi, Chancellor College will aim to overcome stigma and discrimination against people with disabilities in Africa.

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Elsevier and US-UK Fulbright Commission announce Loughborough University academic as winner of Early Career Researcher Award

A Loughborough University academic in the Department of Geography and Environment has been named as one of the 2020 winners of the prestigious Early Career Researcher (ECR) UK Awards.

Standing desks: School children choose to stand in class when given the opportunity, new study finds

Providing a standing desk to every primary school child in a UK classroom can reduce sitting time throughout most of the academic year, according to a new study.
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Electrophone: the Victorian-era gadget that was a precursor to live-streaming

As the battle against COVID-19 continues to rage, the plight of Britain’s theatres, which have suffered catastrophic financial strain thanks to lockdown, continues to rumble through the arts world.

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New study to explore the psychosocial impact of physical challenge

It is widely understood that the more a muscle is challenged, the stronger it gets.

Loughborough to play pivotal role in Government plans to improve the sustainability of the UK chemical and construction industries

Loughborough University will lead a new Government push to revolutionise the way resources are managed in the UK’s £32bn chemical industry to build a greener, more efficient economy.
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Loughborough academic behind novel film featuring 243 female mathematicians from around the world announced as Association for Women in Mathematics Fellow

A Loughborough University academic that put female mathematicians in the spotlight in a novel film has been announced as 2021 Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM).

New game aims to protect the cultural heritage of marginalised communities against disasters

A game has been developed to help people understand how cultural and natural heritage can be used for disaster risk reduction and sustainable development.

Twitter analysis shows Trump on course to win US election – but is bot activity skewing results?

In depth analysis of US public emotion on twitter has revealed that Trump looks set to win the Presidential Election – but the impact of bot activity cannot be ignored.