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Wimbledon in focus: How Loughborough research is giving Alfie Hewett a competitive edge (VIDEO)

Alfie Hewett is a man who needs little introduction.

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‘Even one is too much’ – Loughborough University helps lead international effort to eliminate fatalities in construction

With construction topping the list for fatal workplace injuries in the UK, researchers from Loughborough University are calling for urgent action to achieve a zero-fatality target in construction.

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UNESCO’s global mission celebrated at Loughborough University event

Last week, Loughborough University hosted a special event to celebrate UNESCO’s global mission, bringing together researchers, students, policymakers, and leaders from the University, the UK National Commission for UNESCO, HM Government, and UNESCO itself.

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Brave Lightning defeated in Netball Super League Grand Final

Loughborough Lightning produced a brave performance but were ultimately edged out 53-45 by London Pulse in the Netball Super League (NSL) Grand Final at the 02 Arena.

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Loughborough student designs prostate screening device to replace traditional examination method

New Loughborough University Research Academy to be established

Clearer rules needed to keep home care robots safe, ethical and effective – new report finds

Upcoming events

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PGR Workshop: Academic Career Q&A with Associate Professor Cecilia González Tokman

International House

9 July 2025, 2pm-3pm

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We Are Loughborough: Impactful Women Exhibition

Edward Herbert Building Atrium

3 July 2025 - 10 July 2025, 8.30am-6pm (Monday-Friday)

Peckleton Church

University Choir Come and Sing Day 2025

Peckleton Church, Loughborough, LE9 7RA

13 July 2025, 9.30am-4pm

Trans Femme Futures: Abolitionist Ethics for Transfeminist Worlds

Five Leaves Bookshop, Nottingham, NG1 2DH

17 July 2025, 7pm-8.30pm

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Loughborough tennis stars set for Wimbledon

Environment

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

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