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How 7,000 steps a day could help reduce your risk of cancer

An opinion piece written by Dr Mhairi Morris from School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences for The Conversation platform.

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Loughborough awarded £20k to help fund a new Physics Technical Apprentice

Loughborough University has been awarded £20k to create a new technical apprenticeship role, helping to tackle the ageing workforce within the discipline of physics.

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“Nobody wants to think of Percy Pig or Colin the Caterpillar being embroiled in cyber crime” – Cyber security expert explains why there is never a quick fix following a cyber attack.

It’s been over two weeks since news broke that retailers Marks & Spencer and the Co-op, were dealing with serious cyber incidents. Both are still experiencing painful repercussions following the attack, with the latter still struggling to get shelves fully stocked in certain areas, and the former unable to process online orders and, more worryingly, announcing that customer data has been stolen. Many are now asking, ‘why hasn’t the situation been fixed yet?’.

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson to star at 2025 Loughborough International Athletics

British track and field star Katarina Johnson-Thompson has confirmed she will compete at this year’s Loughborough International Athletics (LIA), taking place on Sunday 18 May 2025 at Loughborough University’s Paula Radcliffe Stadium.

Celebrate creativity at the Design and Creative Arts Degree Show

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

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

‘Forging Ahead’ initiative to transform innovation and entrepreneurship across the Midlands

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Stage Society - 'Equus'

Cope Auditorium

16 May 2025, 7pm-9.30pm

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Community Fun Day

Students Union Lawn and Fountain Area

18 May 2025, 10am-4pm

IAS Seminar: A novel generation of sorbents capable of capturing carbon dioxide using ionic liquids

Hybrid - International House & Zoom Webinar

20 May 2025, 12pm-1pm

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Arts Scholars' Showcase

Martin Hall Theatre

20 May 2025, 12.30pm

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson to star at 2025 Loughborough International Athletics

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New AI model can measure weed growth – here's how it could help ensure global food security

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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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Severance: what the hit show can teach us about cybersecurity and human risk

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