University arts project creates visual identity for Loughborough

A new visual identity for Loughborough has been created as part of an arts project by Loughborough University.

31 March 2016

Loughborough researchers to evaluate the best way to get school children more active

Loughborough University researchers are working with the national charity Kids Run Free and London Marathon to assess the best way to get school children more active.

31 March 2016

Loughborough University awarded more than £750K to develop tomorrow’s low carbon vehicles

Three Loughborough University research projects have received a slice of a £38m Government funding grant to design low carbon vehicles of the future.

24 March 2016

Loughborough Students Rugby suffer narrowest of defeats at Twickenham

On a cold March evening Loughborough Students Rugby suffered an agonising two point defeat at the hands of the University of Exeter in the BUCS Rugby Union Final.

24 March 2016

University receives funding to help boost the UK space industry

Loughborough University has been announced as one of three East Midlands incubation hubs to receive funding from the UK Space Agency.

23 March 2016

Loughborough University subject areas rated among top 50 internationally

Two subject areas offered by the University have been ranked in the top 50 worldwide according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject.

22 March 2016

Birch makes it 10 from 10 as Loughborough Sport beat MK Badminton

The final match night of the regular AJ Bell National Badminton League season saw Loughborough Sport break not one but two records as they secured a 4-1 victory.

22 March 2016

Graduate launches first print edition of magazine following online success

Loughborough University graduate and Studio member, Ali Foroughi, has launched the first print edition of his quarterly magazine, Jungle.

21 March 2016

International Business student invited to Downing Street

Final-year International Business student, Dominic Matcham, was one of an elite group of young entrepreneurs invited to attend the 2016 Founders of the Future event at 10 Downing Street.

21 March 2016

Education Secretary visits Sports Technology Institute to emphasise importance of maths skills

The Education Secretary and Loughborough MP, Nicky Morgan, was at Loughborough University’s Sports Technology Institute today (18 March) to find out how triathletes and their coaches use maths as part of their training and development programmes.

18 March 2016

Community groups invited to bid for funding through Open Fund

Community groups are being offered the chance to receive funding through the University’s Community Donations Fund Programme.

18 March 2016

Success at University Community Day

Over 1000 people enjoyed a day of fun filled activities at Loughborough University last weekend to celebrate British Science Week.

18 March 2016

Community innovation at the heart of new Loughborough University research projects

Harnessing the power of the community is at the heart of two new Loughborough University research projects set to get underway following the award of funding.

17 March 2016

Loughborough University best in the UK for student experience

Loughborough University has been named the best in the country for its student experience, the UK’s leading publication on higher education, the Times Higher Education (THE) announced today.

17 March 2016

New identity launched for Loughborough Lightning women’s cricket team

Loughborough University’s new women’s cricket team, Loughborough Lightning, has today unveiled their brand identity for the Women’s Cricket Super League.

16 March 2016

University announces new partnership with Nissan to explore what makes football exciting for fans

Loughborough University has announced a new partnership with Nissan, the official global automotive sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, to launch the very first Nissan Excitement Index.

16 March 2016

Security and visitor expectation must be balanced to protect museums for future generations

The museum visitor experience is under threat from theft and damage, putting collections at risk, new research reveals.

16 March 2016

Workshop explores the challenges of recycling in today’s ‘throw-away’ society

Students from Leicester took a day out of their normal lessons last week to work with University academics in a day of workshops designed to consider the environmental and social challenges of electronic products in today’s ‘throw-away’ society.

15 March 2016

Loughborough research helps guide new adidas clothing for children

Loughborough researchers have been working with leading sports brand adidas to help develop sports tops specifically for children that help keep them cool during exercise.

14 March 2016

Cycle-a-thon set to raise money for charity

Loughborough University staff and students are preparing for a 12 hour cycle-a-thon fundraiser next week to raise money for Sports Relief.

11 March 2016

Loughborough shortlisted for record nine out of ten Whatuni Student Choice Awards

Loughborough University has been shortlisted for a record nine out of ten 2016 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

11 March 2016

Bus drivers’ health at risk due to sedentary behaviour, Loughborough research reveals

Bus drivers are typically sitting for more than 12 hours a day due to the demands of the job – three hours longer than office workers.

10 March 2016

Conference set to debate challenges of Global Food Security

The Centre for Sustainable Manufacturing and Recycling Technologies (SMART) at Loughborough University is set to host the annual Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Food conference on 23- 24 March.

10 March 2016

University funding helps staff involved in voluntary groups

Loughborough University has supported ten Charnwood community groups in its latest round of community donations funding.

9 March 2016

Loughborough University’s breakthrough railway technology on track for prototype development

Breakthrough railway technology masterminded by Loughborough University engineers has entered into the next stage of development with industry backing.

8 March 2016

Study shows exercise DOES curb your hunger

Scientists at Loughborough University have found exercising is more effective than food restriction in helping limit daily calorie consumption.

7 March 2016

University events set to inspire students

Loughborough University is running a series of ‘Inspiring Minds’ events to give Year 12 students a taster into University life and a range of different degree subjects.

4 March 2016

Textiles students’ success at international fashion show

Loughborough University Textiles students have sold their designs to various global companies following success at an international fashion show.

4 March 2016

World record success for bounce-a-thon held at Loughborough University

Students, staff, and members of the local community who took part in a ‘bounce-a-thon’ at Loughborough University have set a new world record.

4 March 2016

Community day will celebrate British Science Week

Loughborough University is running a community day this month to celebrate British Science Week.

3 March 2016

Loughborough University’s Executive Director of Sport defends RFU’s position on tackling in school rugby

Loughborough University’s Executive Director of Sport has today confirmed his support for the Rugby Football Union (RFU) recommendations on the safety of tackling in secondary school rugby.

3 March 2016

£3.8m investment to grow Loughborough’s research activity

Loughborough University will receive £3.8m investment in its postgraduate research training as part of major investment in science and engineering research announced today by Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson.

1 March 2016

Bespoke Masters Programme wins industry training award

A bespoke Masters programme developed by the Executive Education Team and Building Societies Association (BSA) has won as the ‘Best Training Initiative’ in the Association Excellence Awards.

1 March 2016