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University-led programme helps young people build confidence and social skills

Young people from the local region say they have grown in confidence and social skills after taking part in a Loughborough University programme.

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New EDI Toolkit empowers researchers to build inclusive research cultures

A new online Equity/Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Toolkit has been launched to support researchers in embedding inclusive practices into their work. The open access resource has been developed by the Loughborough University led Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure, Cities and Energy (C-DICE) in collaboration with the Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham.

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Could the copper in your diet help prevent memory loss, as new study suggests?

An opinion piece written by Professor Eef Hogervorst from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation platform:

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"Even your mum knew who Hulk Hogan was": Wrestling researcher reflects on WWE star's legacy

Professor Claire Warden, a Professor of Performance and Physical Culture at Loughborough University, reflects on Hulk Hogan's legacy following the news of his death.

Loughborough University and Halo strike partnership

Loughborough swimmers set for World Championships

Loughborough and Volleyball England strengthen partnership

Year 10 students tackle sustainability challenges at Athena STEM residential

Upcoming events

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The 9th International Digital Human Modelling Symposium

School of Design and Creative Arts

29 July 2025 - 31 July 2025, 9am-5pm

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IAS PGR Workshop - Navigating the Academic Job Markets

International House

4 August 2025, 10am-11am

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IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning

International House

6 August 2025, 10.30am-12pm

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IAS PGR Workshop - The use of academic social media and a delve into citizen science

International House

8 August 2025, 10am-11am

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Loughborough swimmers set for World Championships

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Firms that emit more carbon face higher costs, reduced investor confidence, and greater financial instability

Comments and analysis

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Consolation, community, national identity: what is lost when pubs close – and how they can be saved

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Britain is already becoming an ‘island of strangers’ – but immigration isn’t the driver

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The prospect of a US pope was once viewed with suspicion – but Leo XIV could prove an important counter to Trump

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Israel’s peace movement offers a ray of hope amid the pain of Gaza conflict

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Decarbonising the modern world

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