Loughborough University research pinpoints most dangerous HGV designs

HGVs with high cabs have the most blind spots and pose the greatest risk to vulnerable road users, research by Loughborough University has found.

29 July 2016

Government official unveils IOC accreditation plaque at National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine

The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM) has been officially recognised as an International Olympic Committee (IOC) Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health – one of nine worldwide.

28 July 2016

Intense exercise during school day can boost adolescent brain function, study shows

Sprint-based exercises introduced during the school day can sharpen pupil minds in the classroom, new research reveals.

22 July 2016

Midlands academics awarded prestigious mathematics gold medals

Loughborough University academic Tony Croft, Professor of Mathematics Education, has been awarded a gold medal by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA).

22 July 2016

High childcare costs hit working parents’ living standards, research reveals

New research from Loughborough University published today (20 July) reveals that childcare costs are leaving working couples £2,600 a year short of a decent living standard.

20 July 2016

Participants wanted for study into the effects of being overweight on muscle growth

Scientists at Loughborough University are hoping to discover whether being overweight impacts on an individual’s ability to grow muscle.

20 July 2016

First details of 2016 School Games at Loughborough University revealed

The first exciting details of the 2016 School Games National Finals – a major multi-sport event for elite young athletes - that will take place at Loughborough University from 1-4 September have been revealed today.

19 July 2016

EU Referendum campaign analysis book launched at Westminster

An EU Referendum analysis and opinion book featuring contributions from Loughborough University academics has been officially launched at Westminster.

19 July 2016

Loughborough University students compete to create new technology for the visually impaired

Students from the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Embedded Intelligence (CDT-EI) participated in an annual Summer School challenge to create aids for the visually impaired earlier this month.

18 July 2016

Loughborough University secures 36th BUCS title

It’s finally official – Loughborough University is British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) champion for the 36th consecutive year.

15 July 2016

Struggling families crave stability in uncertain times, study shows

Over a third of families (more than 2 million households) in the UK are earning below the minimum income needed for an acceptable living standard.

15 July 2016

Super eight off to Rio

Double European 400m champion Martyn Rooney is one of the stars named in the Team GB athletics team heading for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, which get underway in just 23 days’ time.

14 July 2016

Student team win big in Unmanned Aircraft Systems challenge

A group of ten Aeronautical Engineering MEng students have won four out of ten awards at this year’s IMechE Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) challenge competition.

14 July 2016

Scientists trial fingerprint development method for Britain’s new polymer banknotes

New research into the most effective way of lifting fingerprints from polymer banknotes has been led by scientists at Loughborough University.

13 July 2016

Loughborough University’s Class of 2016 honoured at graduation ceremonies

Loughborough University will honour thousands of students in its summer graduation ceremonies this week.

13 July 2016

Students win top awards at New Designers

Five Loughborough University students have won top awards at the New Designers exhibition in London this month.

13 July 2016

Which? University survey rates Loughborough sport and students’ union among UK’s best

Loughborough University has been rated highly for its sports scene and its students’ union in the Which? University Student Survey 2016, published today (13 July).

13 July 2016

Academic report provides early EU Referendum campaign analysis

One hundred of the UK’s leading political and media experts have contributed to a publication that captures early reflections on the 2016 EU Referendum.

13 July 2016

LUSEP company receives Queen’s Award for Enterprise

CommAgility, the leading UK wireless technology company based on Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park, today received its second Queen's Award.

12 July 2016

Lord Coe honours nephew at opening graduation ceremony

Sebastian Coe returned to campus today to preside over the graduation ceremony of his nephew Gus Kennedy.

12 July 2016

London Weighting not high enough to meet extra cost of living in the capital

The average London worker is at least £2,000 worse off in pay supplements causing a drop in basic living standards, a new report reveals.

12 July 2016

Loughborough student helps Team Sky with wheel aerodynamics

Aeronautical Engineering student Harley Matthews has helped pro cycling’s Team Sky understand the aerodynamic benefit of their range of race wheels.

12 July 2016

Loughborough University engineers selected to safeguard and develop China’s sustainable agriculture

A £1 million project to boost sustainable agriculture in China is being led by aerospace engineers at Loughborough University.

11 July 2016

New mobile cooling device will ease vaccine transportation in developing countries

Vaccine transportation in developing countries could be drastically improved thanks to an innovative mobile cooling device designed at Loughborough University.

8 July 2016

Intelligent bee hive makes beekeeping easy

A self-monitoring hive that takes the hard work out of beekeeping could help reinvigorate the country’s declining honey bee population.

7 July 2016

Student’s solar powered livestock tag is first to remotely monitor flock welfare

An electronic tag that enables farmers to remotely manage livestock welfare via their smartphone could improve farming efficiency and reduce the number of deaths during birth.

6 July 2016

Student Street Support Scheme set to continue

The Student Street Support Scheme is set to continue in Loughborough.

4 July 2016

Textiles student takes the runway by storm

A Loughborough University student has won the Textile and Fashion Accessory Design Award at a showcase which celebrates the most talented fashion design students in the East Midlands.

1 July 2016