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‘SHIFT’ it: New research suggests health education, Fitbits, and cabin workouts can improve activity levels of lorry drivers

A targeted health programme, including health education sessions, Fitbits, and lorry cabin workouts, can improve the activity levels of long-distance heavy goods drivers in the short term - according to new research led by Loughborough University.

24 May 2022

Research by Loughborough finds families are facing increases in costs of £400 per month

Families with children are paying up to £400 more per month to meet the cost of basic items such as food, rent and heating. The impacts of inflation are being felt sooner and harder by those on the lowest incomes, who spend a higher proportion of their incomes on essential items.

23 May 2022

Loughborough University’s journey to advance race equity recognised with Race Equality Charter Bronze Award

Loughborough University has been awarded the Race Equality Charter Bronze Award by Advance HE, a charitable organisation that works with institutions to improve higher education for staff, students and society.

23 May 2022

A day of high drama unfolds at Loughborough International

Spectators witnessed an action-packed day of top-class athletics as Loughborough International (LIA) once again opened its doors to the public this Sunday (May 22).

22 May 2022